I used to think veganism would be too complicated, that I wouldn't get enough protein and that I would have to plan, mix and match and even carefully time when I ate certain foods. I learned that is old thinking, now debunked. Neal Barnard, MD on Y Tube teaches all plants are complete proteins (chains of amino acids, 20 in all, like beads on a necklace that get broken off during digestion and sent to parts of the body that need them). Some plants have more or less of specific amino acids and that's why vegans should eat a wide variety to get enough of all of them. We can get more than enough protein as long as we're getting enough calories and also choose widely from the four pillars (legumes, whole grains, fruits and vegetables). Also overweight vegans exist and this is largely due to including olive oil (and other oils) in their cooking (you can brown onions in water) and on salads. All vegetables contain small amounts of oil, so much so that it is even bottled and on shelves in grocery stores. We can get all the oil our bodies need via eating only plants. With no fats in my diet and very small amounts of oils, I am still losing weight and I eat constantly; I'm never hungry. Delicious!
It's inspiring to hear how you've shifted your perspective on veganism and nutrition. It's true that the old thinking around vegan protein sources and the need for careful food combinations has been debunked. Neal Barnard's approach simplifies it by emphasizing variety and calorie intake, and it’s great that you’ve found a balance that works for your body while also enjoying the process. Your focus on eliminating oils and still feeling satisfied shows how adaptable and effective plant-based diets can be for overall health. Keep thriving!
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Thank you, Michael, for highlighting the urgency of this cause to everyone so eloquently. The urgency cannot be overstated.
I used to think veganism would be too complicated, that I wouldn't get enough protein and that I would have to plan, mix and match and even carefully time when I ate certain foods. I learned that is old thinking, now debunked. Neal Barnard, MD on Y Tube teaches all plants are complete proteins (chains of amino acids, 20 in all, like beads on a necklace that get broken off during digestion and sent to parts of the body that need them). Some plants have more or less of specific amino acids and that's why vegans should eat a wide variety to get enough of all of them. We can get more than enough protein as long as we're getting enough calories and also choose widely from the four pillars (legumes, whole grains, fruits and vegetables). Also overweight vegans exist and this is largely due to including olive oil (and other oils) in their cooking (you can brown onions in water) and on salads. All vegetables contain small amounts of oil, so much so that it is even bottled and on shelves in grocery stores. We can get all the oil our bodies need via eating only plants. With no fats in my diet and very small amounts of oils, I am still losing weight and I eat constantly; I'm never hungry. Delicious!
It's inspiring to hear how you've shifted your perspective on veganism and nutrition. It's true that the old thinking around vegan protein sources and the need for careful food combinations has been debunked. Neal Barnard's approach simplifies it by emphasizing variety and calorie intake, and it’s great that you’ve found a balance that works for your body while also enjoying the process. Your focus on eliminating oils and still feeling satisfied shows how adaptable and effective plant-based diets can be for overall health. Keep thriving!