I recently became a vegetarian and am concerned I’m not eating enough protein.
I recently became a vegetarian and am concerned that I'm not eating enough protein. Do you know of any way I could find out how much protein my diet supplies me with?
The protein content of your diet depends on whether you are a vegan (no animal products) or a lacto - ovo (milk and...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with vegetarians?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with vegetarians?
The Vegetarian Nutrition dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association specializes in working with vegetarians. You can find a dietitian at the American Dietetic Association. Include your zip code or city/state and the type of service you want (individual consultation) with expertise in vegetarian...
It is impossible to design an amino acid deficient pure vegetarian diet.
Plants contain all the essential amino acids and any single starch or vegetable has levels that exceed Rose's Recommended Requirements (the values present in your dietetic books).
It is impossible to design an amino acid deficient pure vegetarian diet that is based around any single or combination of unprocessed starches and/or vegetables (assuming calorie needs...
What are the nutritional benefits of brown versus white rice?
What are the nutritional benefits of brown versus white rice?
Brown rice has the bran coating so it will be at least 10% higher in fiber, magnesium, and selenium. It is significantly higher in manganese. White rice, as well as grain products that have been processed, are fortified with folacin to reduce neural tube birth...
I became a vegetarian after my doctor told me I had high blood cholesterol.
I decided to become a vegetarian after my doctor told me I had a high blood cholesterol. All I'm eating is vegetables, grains, and fruits. How long will it take my cholesterol to go down from 290? My doctor tells me it has to get below 200.
Congratulations, you are doing something to lower your...
Do I need to compliment milk and egg to make a complete protein?
I've read the Q and A on milk, eggs, and protein and still have a question. First is milk protein a complete protein?
Do I need to compliment milk protein and egg whites to make a complete protein?
Is the powdered egg white considered "raw" and therefore a problem with biotin?
I can't seem to find my...
I have been avoiding animal products for the last two years with not much energy.
I've been avoiding animal products for the last two years? I think I eat a pretty healthy diet. Lately, I haven't had much energy. What are some energy foods?
When you say you avoid animal products, I think of no meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, cheese or butter. Also, I would think that you are...
We are putting together a resource for individuals who are vegetarian and are physically active/athletic.
My partner and I are nutrition students from the University of Saskatchewan and are trying to put together a resource for individuals who are vegetarian (various types, including vegan) and are physically active/athletic. We want to offer information that will help physically active vegetarians maintain and optimize health and performance through meeting their nutritional...
My daughter who is 14 is an ovo-lacto vegetarian and developed cracks in the corners of her mouth.
My daughter who is 14, is an ovo-lacto vegetarian. I support this and between the two of us, we try to make sure she receives the nutrients she needs. She has been eating this way for about 4 months.
Recently she has developed cracks in the corners of her mouth. My older daughter had the...
Recently my daughter discovered that meat comes from animals and refuses to eat it.
I came across your website after hearing about it on the 6:00 o'clock news. We have a 6 1/2-year-old daughter who is causing us some concern. Recently she discovered that meat comes from animals and refuses to eat it. I can accept that, but what foods can I give her in place of meats?
She...
