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Originally Posted by Gemme
Protein does come in other forms. Garbanzo beans/chick peas in salad. Peanut butter on apples. Edamame with a dusting of Himalayan pink salt is delicious and chock full of protein. Nuts/seeds. Oats/oatmeal/wild rice. Eggs. Tofu/Seitan. Peas/beans/lentils. Quinoa. Breads made from sprouted grains. Soy milk. Veggies like broccoli, spinach, asparagus, artichokes, sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts all have solid protein counts. White fish is even considered a 'non-meat' protein source.
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I'm aware of the other forms of protein, although looking back at my original post I do sound flippant about it. I eat many other proteins. Part of the problem with them as one's only protein source, in my eyes, is that you have to eat them in specific combinations in order to come up with complete proteins. Being a vegetarian is work. But that is neither here nor there in my case, because if it's not some kind of animal product, it will not satisfy my hunger after a day or two.
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Originally Posted by Gemme
I'm not a vegetarian by any means, and I do love a good steak when I'm feeling carnivorous, but some days, when it's boiling at 95 degrees F and 89% humidity, the heaviness of meat is just too much for me. It sits in my belly like a rock.
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I also tend to stick to lighter things when the weather is hot. I'm especially fond of Jell-O salads (not vegan BTW; gelatin is an animal product). But I have no problem with some chicken or fish, either.
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Tonight I had:
- grilled trout (a total coincidence!)
- broccoli and rice casserole
- steamed green beans
- honey carrots