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...
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...
I know that the vegetarian and vegan are is the only really healthy diets.
This is not a question but a comment. I have just read what you have to say on a vegetarian diet and frankly, I'm disappointed by your advice. No, I'm not a dietitian, but even I know that the vegetarian diet and better still vegan diet, is the only really healthy diet. The idea...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Are veggie chips actually healthy ?
Are veggie chips actually healthy?
If you define healthy as fried chips, then no because of the added fat. However some veggie chips are baked, but then so are some potato chips so maybe if they fit in your healthy eating plan. The difference is veggie chips may be starchy like sweet potatoes which is...
Is any particular form of soy more beneficial than others?
Thank you for your wonderful column!
I am a vegetarian and use soy products as my main source of protein. I have read about the nutrient value of soy and the benefits of isoflavones. I have never seen anything written about the effect cooking has on the nutrients in soy products. I use soy flour,...
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...