High Protein/Lo Carbers...Recipes and info

[*Anya*]

Great website I found called Low Carb Yum. Great Recipes ffor side dishes, desserts, breads, etc.

Haven't tried any yet but I will:


http://lowcarbyum.com/recipes/

[Angeltoes]

I eat a lot of good carbs (like quinoa) because they contain essential nutrients. Maybe this has been discussed, but if we just look at the grams per serving, then foods like quinoa or chickpeas area bit high in carbs, but the effect on blood sugar is balanced by the fact that the carbs come primarily from dietary fiber.

Since I'm vegan so I need to get the calories somewhere and I eat a lot of carbs. But good carbs don't make me gain weight. I gain weight from either wheat-based products or products that contain added sugar. Here are some good sources of protein and calcium that don't come from animal products:



In a lot of dishes you can replace the bread with lettuce to lower the carbs. Maybe I should do this more often.

[Jesse]

Hi Angeltoes,

While I appreciate and respect that your lifestyle food choice is Vegan, which includes a lot of good carbs, this thread is intended for sharing information, recipes etc. for those who have more of a Paleo [gluten free] lifestyle when it comes to food choices. We choose to limit carbs, while consuming high protein, (including animal products) along with a high level of healthy fats.

I found the link to a healthy vegan thread here on the Planet that seems like it is more in line with your eating habits than this thread is. Hopefully it will be of help to you in your search. I am pretty sure there is another Vegan thread floating around as well, I just couldn't locate it.

http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/foru...ead.php?t=4500

Originally Posted by Angeltoes

I eat a lot of good carbs (like quinoa) because they contain essential nutrients. Maybe this has been discussed, but if we just look at the grams per serving, then foods like quinoa or chickpeas area bit high in carbs, but the effect on blood sugar is balanced by the fact that the carbs come primarily from dietary fiber.

Since I'm vegan so I need to get the calories somewhere and I eat a lot of carbs. But good carbs don't make me gain weight. I gain weight from either wheat-based products or products that contain added sugar. Here are some good sources of protein and calcium that don't come from animal products:



In a lot of dishes you can replace the bread with lettuce to lower the carbs. Maybe I should do this more often.

[Angeltoes]

That's absolutely fine. I did include a low carb, high protein example. Also, vegan does not mean one must consume a lot of carbs good or otherwise. I mentioned what I do, specifically. AND, I said, perhaps I should modify my diet by consuming less carbs hence the reason I posted a low-carb alternative. You're telling me that I should not post here if I'm vegan despite the fact that at no point did I suggest becoming vegan? I posted high protein alternatives to animal-based protein. I'm not sure why you find that offensive. It looks to me like you misunderstood my comment, completely. I mean, you can expect people to follow the theme of a thread, but you can't exactly control every word you happen to disagree with.

[Jesse]

Originally Posted by Angeltoes

That's absolutely fine. I did include a low carb, high protein example. Also, vegan does not mean one must consume a lot of carbs good or otherwise. I mentioned what I do, specifically. AND, I said, perhaps I should modify my diet by consuming less carbs hence the reason I posted a low-carb alternative. You're telling me that I should not post here if I'm vegan despite the fact that at no point did I suggest becoming vegan? I posted high protein alternatives to animal-based protein. I'm not sure why you find that offensive. It looks to me like you misunderstood my comment, completely. I mean, you can expect people to follow the theme of a thread, but you can't exactly control every word you happen to disagree with.

I am not and would not tell you or anyone else where they can and cannot post. I merely explained what this thread is about, and provided a vegan thread link because you said you are vegan. Of course you are more than welcome to post here. I do feel the vegan thread would be much more open to Vegan graphics and Vegan food suggestions and thought you were looking for a place where you could share that information. - J

[Angeltoes]

Well, no you wouldn't say it outright but you were clearly telling me not to post here. I'm not blind or stupid. It was not a mere suggestion & I *really* don't respond well to bossiness. I followed the theme of thread, but whatever.