Almonds instead of meat?

Question

I really don't like meat at all,

& I know theres other ways

of getting the vitamins from meat that you need.

How many servings of nuts/almonds should I have a day?

Oh I'm a 16 year old girl, 5'4'', 104lbs.

I don't want to gain any weight from it.

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Answer 1

Actually, you want be able to get all the protein and nutrients you need in a day from JUST eating almonds. You shouldn't have more than whatever can fit in your palm comfortably a day.

Try tofu, beans, etc. for other protein sources. ;)

Answer 2

In general, 1 ounce of meat, poultry or fish, ¼ cup cooked dry beans, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, or ½ ounce of nuts or seeds can be considered as 1 ounce equivalent from the meat and beans group.

Answer 3

The only thing meat provides that plant foods don't is cholesterol.  You can get protein and all sorts of nutrients from a variety of plant foods.  You do want to go easy on the nuts as they are high in fat (although it's good fat).  I think it's two to three servings a day, but I forget the size of a serving.

If you're really worried, it can't hurt to take a vegetarian multivitamin to be on the safe side.

Answer 4

Meat does not provide anyone with vitamins. It gives people proteins that are compromised with steroids, pesticides, growth hormones, and antibiotics, as well as fear and anger too. It has no natural fiber and can take up to two full weeks to clear the colon leaving residue behind to block the absorption of nutrients.

Nuts and seeds, especially flax and hemp seeds are an excellent source of Omega fatty acids and proteins. However, they are not easily digested and can be a source of weight gain if you over indulge. You can eat two dry roasted unsalted almonds every two or three hours to maintain healthy blood sugar levels with good proteins however.

To substitute for meat use traditional combinations of  organic whole foods like rice and beans, barley and chic peas, wheat and legumes (dal, lentils, beans), wheat and dairy (mac and cheese), tofu and rice, corn and beans, etc. Quinoa is a grain -- the only one -- that has all of the essential amino acids in it. And they make it into a gluten fee pasta now too.Do not neglect to eat a wide variety of fruit and vegetables either. Balance is important.

For really awesome recipes check out

http://www.your-vegetarian-kitchen.com/h...