Saturday, July 26, 2008

vegans and protein


Protein, and I can almost hear the voice of my high school resonating in my head, is a basic building block of the human body. They are created by amino acids, 20 of them to be exact, and while some may be synthesized by the body, others may only come from food intake. The most common sources would be the common poultry products, meat, and fish.

So with the advent of Veganism, the most common question people ask is, "How do vegans satisfy their protein needs?" The truth is, studies show that vegans have just about RDA amino acids in their bodies as do non-vegans.Beans and grains and a whole list of plant products are actually rich in protein. In fact, all plants contain protein although some have a higher level than others. Studies are still being conducted to this day, and although a higher food intake is required for vegans, there are no significant signs that choosing such lifestyle would be detrimental to one's health.

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