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if you are already eating a vegetarian diet or if you are moving in that direction, then by simply eating enough food from a variety of sources (consuming sufficient calories for your energy needs), you will automatically be getting enough protein. why? because each and every plant food contains complete protein in varying amounts. some plant foods, including broccoli, asparagus, bamboo shoots, and brussels sprouts, are very high in protein. they contain a higher percentage of protein (as a percentage of total calories) than beef, milk or eggs.
although many people are under the misconception that they need lots of protein to be healthy, in fact, high-protein diets have been linked to several health related problems. excess protein is broken down by the liver and excreted by the kidneys as urea. urea acts as a diuretic, causing water and minerals to be lost from the kidneys. one of the most important minerals lost in this way is calcium because to counteract the protein onslaught calcium is pulled out of the bones. adding milk to get your calcium then becomes the mother of all nightmares. remember, the dairy industry sells dairy for profit, not for health.
calcium loss is related to osteoporosis - brittle bones that can break very easily. osteoporosis is a health problem affecting 10 million americans with another 18 million suffering with low bone mass. this accounts for approximately 10% of the population.
osteoporosis, however, does not appear to be a problem in countries where protein needs are met from the more traditional plant based meals, such as the rice and vegetables of china; the beans, rice and tortillas of mexico; and the vegetable curries and pea dahls of india. because this changes as these cultures "westernize" their diets, many doctors, scientists, and researchers conclude that the animal based, high protein diet of the western countries may be responsible for the high rates of osteoporosis.
other problems associated with high protein diets include kidney stones, reduced kidney function, gout, arthritis, and cancer of the breast, prostate, pancreas, colon, rectum and uterus.
a flesh based diet contains too much protein, which is not good for our health. a vegetarian diet is usually lower in protein, provided you are not overdoing protein rich dairy products or eating too many legumes. more than one meal a day of high protein legumes, such as beans, peas and lentils, can lead to protein overload, even in a vegetarian diet.
rather than worrying about not getting enough protein, we should be more concerned about our source of protein. if coming from animal sources, not only are you getting too much, but you are also getting cholesterol, saturated fat, no fiber and no carbohydrate. each of these "extras" can cause major health problems in their own right.
despite meat being a decent source of iron, vegetables are way better. this is because they have an excellent vitamin c content, are absent in flesh, dairy, eggs, fats and sugar, and assist in the absorption of iron. great sources of iron are green leafy vegetables, dried apricots, prunes, peaches, raisins, dates, legumes, nuts, whole grains, blackstrap molasses, tofu, alfalfa sprouts, peas, pumpkin seeds, wheat germ, bran and soy milk. also, excellent plant based sources of b12 include tempeh, miso, fortified soymilk, seaweed, mushrooms, sourdough bread, parsley and brewer's yeast.
the main point here is to be relaxed enough about nutrition to enjoy vegetarianism. take a walk on the wild side and go "through the looking glass". it's a ride you will come to love!
aloha!
Source :NaturalNews.com
Date :
29
March
2010
Category :
Food And Health
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research by some canadians published this week by the journal of the american medical association suggests that when it comes to lowering ldl levels (the so-called ‘bad cholesterol’), what you eat is more important than what you don’t eat. certain cholesterol-friendly foods can be more effective in lowering levels of ldl, or ‘bad cholesterol’ than foods merely low in saturated fats, according to the canadian researchers.
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high-protein diets have no proven effectiveness in long-term weight reduction and pose potential health threats for those who adhere to them for more than a short time, according to a report from the american heart association\'s nutrition committee. the report specifically targets popular \"quick weight loss\" regimes such as the atkins, zone, protein power, sugar busters and stillman diets, and offers guidelines to health care professionals for evaluating these diets.
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nearly one million people fall victim to heart disease every year. the vast majority of these people are unaware that this devastating condition can be prevented with a natural approach to diet. researchers from the european epic (european prospective investigation into cancer and nutrition) study have developed a plan that can reduce the risk of coronary artery disease by 81%. medical researchers understand that heart disease begins early in life and progresses to threaten life as we approach our senior years.
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consumers in the us are increasingly turning to soy as a healthy choice as they constantly change their eating habits to improve nutrition, according to a study from the united soybean board. soy is popular for its potential health benefits and versatility and 85 percent of consumers view soy as healthy, the survey showed. this is an increase of 26 percentage points compared to 1997.
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elevated blood pressure exerts a health threatening effect on every organ in the body as it slowly acts to cause our veins and arteries to deteriorate. small cracks develop as a result and must be patched quickly to avert disaster. in an attempt to ensure our survival, oxidized ldl cholesterol and calcium are used as a biological caulk to patch the damage and prevent us from bleeding to death. this mechanism will help to avoid immediate catastrophe but eventually our arteries will narrow and a deadly clot will form as a result.
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