These are ways Vegetarians and Vegans Can Eat For Muscle Building
November 16th, 2008
My article earlier on eating clean sketches out simple nutrition guidelines for you. Nonetheless, I received an email from a vegetarian wanting some tips.
Protein is definitely one of the most important “macro nutrients” you need to build muscle and to help you recover from your strength training. Most experts recommend at least 1g per pound of bodyweight each day.
However, most of the advice for getting protein includes eating stuff vegetarians and vegans can’t – if that describes you, read this article for muscle building nutrition advice for vegetarians and vegans
In What Manner Do Vegetarians & Vegans Eat?
The majority eat loads of vegetables, legumes, fruits, tofu and soy. Selected classes consume eggs & dairy as well. But never animal flesh of any kind (meat, fish or poultry).
* Lacto-ovo Vegetarians. Does not eat beef, pork, poultry, fish, shellfish or animal flesh of any kind, consumes only dairy and egg products.
* Lacto Vegetarians. Eat dairy, but no eggs and no animal flesh.
* Ovo Vegetarians. Eat eggs, but no dairy and no animal flesh.
* Vegans. Eat no eggs, no dairy, no animal flesh and no honey.
Complications You’ll Encounter With Vegeterianism & Veganism.
Vegetables and fruits are excellent for fiber, vitamins and minerals. Green vegetables are great too because they increase your alkalinity levels and neutralize acidic foods like meat. Here’s a few “problems” you’ll run into eating like this though:
* Allergic reactions – As a consequence you can smash into lactose intolerance, acne, or other allergic reactions from all the dairy food if everything you eat is eggs and dairy products for protein
Low Testosterone – meats, eggs, and dairy products have saturated fat and cholesterol which enhance testosterone. If your T levels are down you’ll have a reduced amount of muscle, less strength, less energy, lagging libido, higher body fat, and less of an “ambition”
Good Sources of Protein for Vegeterians & Vegans
It’s simple when you’re lacto and/or ovo. Just don’t consume meat and follow my other eating nutritious rules to get your protein: whey protein, cheese, eggs, milk, and so on. If you’re vegan, there’s a few extra sources of protein:
* Beans. Kidney, fava, winged, mungo, lima, black, garbanzo, hummus …
* Legumes. Lentils, peas, cow peas, chick pea, snow peas
* Whole Grains. Brown rice, oats, quinoa, granola, breads
* Protein Powder. Rice protein, hemp protein, soy protein …
* Milk. Soy milk, rice milk, plant milk, coconut milk, almond milk …
* Soy. Soy cheese, deli-style soy meats, soy milk, soy beans, tofu …
* Nuts. Cashew, peanuts, peanut butter, walnuts, almonds …
* Seeds. Pumpkin, flax, sesame, hemp …
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