Do you think it's possible?

Question

Ok, so I'd like to be vegetarian (and later vegan) when I move out of the house. I'm 13 right now. I still eat meat and dairy but not nearly as much as I did prior to learning about the conditions they keep the animals in and more about milk. My issue is that I'm having difficulties on finding a protein source. I'm allergic to nuts and I think I'm allergic to soy, so I can't figure out what I could eat for protein. Do you think it would still be possible to go veg?

Answer 1

Yeap, it sure is. I have not had read meat in over 20 years, but, as a bodybuilder I still need to consume about 300 grams of protein a day.

I eat chicken, fish, eggs and protein shakes and I get the best possible protein there is, no soy either.

If you are willing, I am sure you can do it, millions of us are doing it every day!!! Good luck!

ADD: WOW!!!!! The stupidity going on here is beyone comprehension...bass..I am well aware that fish and chicken are NOT vegetables...I said I do not eat red meat, I did not say I was an idiot to think that I can get complete nutrition and proteins out of salads and such.

People really need to wake up and learn before advising a 13 year old child to get her nutrition out of rabbit food!!!

Answer 2

It's entirely possible.  Legumes (including lentils, beans, peas, peanuts and chickpeas) are excellent sources of protein, as are whole grains.  Vegetables (especially dark green ones) are a good source.  Seeds as well; if you can't have nut butters, for example, you can try sunflower seed spread.   You can even have mock "meats" made without soy; seitan, or "wheat meat" is made from gluten, the protein in wheat flour - it's versatile, PACKED with protein, and you can even make it at home pretty easily.  As far as milk substitutes go, instead of soy milk, try oat milk, rice milk or hemp milk.

Answer 3

Are you allergic to all nuts, or only certain nuts?

Excluding nuts and soy, good vegetarian sources of protein are black beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), kidney beans, lentils, lima beans, pinto beans, and sunflower seeds.

It's definitely possible, just make sure you include beans in your diet!

Answer 4

cereal, soy free veggie burgers, bread, rice, beans-lentil beans, kidney beans, lima beans

I think that it is still very possible.

Answer 5

Absolutely it would, if you're committed. It's great you're thinking about this so early on too.

Beans, grains and even rice and potatoes provide more than adequate amounts of protein. As a general rule, as long as you're eating a varied diet and enough calories, it's actually virtually impossible NOT to get enough protein.

Make sure you do your research on this: veganhealth.org is a great place to start, and is written by a registered vegan nutritionist. This is especially important as you're entering puberty, which is a time of rapid growth and develoment.

Good luck!

Answer 6

There are many veg protein sources available, but I don't know if they'd be enough for your growing needs.

Call your doctor and ask if they can refer you to a nutritionist; I'd feel more comfortable if you asked a professional this question.

Answer 7

It's going to be harder than usual for you to become veg/vegan because what people don't realize is that a lot of legumes are part of the nut family and you could be allergic to those as well.  This depends upon, of course, the severity of your allergy.  What makes you think that you're allergic to soy?  Not that it's out of the realm of possibilities but if you don't know for sure, you should get allergy tests done, holistic if possible.  

It's still possible to get protein though, seitan are just two examples of nut free proteins.  You can also get proteins through your fruits and veggies.  It's just going to take a lot more research for you.

Answer 8

Almost everything you eat has protein.  Whole grains, beans, rice, veggies etc.

Answer 9

Greek man, Chicken and fish are not vegetarian.

All foods have protein in them. But if your still concerned, beans and grains are a good source. Get variety in your diet and you should not have any problems.

Answer 10

wow from all your other questions, i thought you were much older than 13, i give you a lot of credit for trying this.  the above are all giving you good advice, talk to your Dr and see a dietitian to help with the allegic problems will be your safest way to go. good luck.

Answer 11

I am sure its possible but it will be harder than normal.  I am not a veg. So its hard for me to comment, but you can do anything that you set your mind to.

Answer 12

Hello =)

Yes, It's possible for you to keep a vegan/vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Sources of protein include Pumpkin(muffins,pie baked etc.) Beans, Protein Shakes and more.

Here is a link of high protein foods you can take a look at, It does have meat listed, but of course my intention is to share the non-meat information.

Good luck =)