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  • What do you think of animal vs vegetable protein?

    Obviously in bodybuilding animal protein is highly regarded for its Amino acids but is it really that much better than veg proteins?

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    Nutrition Without Meat.

    Many times the mention of vegetarianism elicits the predictable reaction, "What about protein?" To this the vegetarian might well reply, "What about the elephant? And the bull? And the rhinoceros?" The ideas that meat has a monopoly on protein and that large amounts of protein are required for energy and strength are both myths. While it is being digested, most protein breaks down into its constituent amino acids, which are reconverted and used by the body for growth and tissue replacement. Of these twenty-two amino acids, all but eight can be synthesized by the body itself, and these eight "essential amino acids" exist in abundance in nonflesh foods. Dairy products, grains, beans, and nuts are all concentrated sources of protein. Cheese, peanuts, and lentils, for instance, contain more protein per ounce than hamburger, pork, or porterhouse steak. A study by Dr. Fred Stare of Harvard and Dr. Mervyn Hardinge of Loma Linda University made extensive comparisons between the protein intake of vegetarians and flesh-eaters. They concluded that "each group exceeded twice its requirement for every essential amino acid and surpassed this amount by large margins for most of them."

    For many Americans, protein makes up more than twenty percent of their diet, nearly twice the quantity recommended by the World Health Organization. Although inadequate amounts of protein will cause loss of strength, excess protein cannot be utilized by the body; rather, it is converted into nitrogenous wastes that burden the kidneys. The primary energy source for the body is carbohydrates. Only as a last resort is the body's protein utilized for energy production. Too much protein intake actually reduces the body's energy capacity. In a series of comparative endurance tests conducted by Dr. Irving Fisher of Yale, vegetarians performed twice as well as meat-eaters. By reducing the nonvegetarians' protein consumption by twenty percent, Dr. Fisher found their efficiency increased by thirty-three percent. Numerous other studies have shown that a proper vegetarian diet provides more nutritional energy than meat. Furthermore, a study by Dr. J. Iotekyo and V. Kipani at Brussels University showed that vegetarians were able to perform physical tests two to three times longer than meat-eaters before exhaustion and were fully recovered from fatigue in one fifth the time needed by the meat-eaters.




    Difference Between Plant Protein and Animal Protein | Difference Between | Plant Protein vs Animal Protein



    Difference Between Plant Protein and Animal Protein


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    Plant Protein vs Animal Protein

    Foods are essential requirements for the human body to function and continue its processes. In this regard, there are three major food groups to consider and they are the GO, GROW and GLOW foods. The major area of concentration nevertheless is on the GROW foods. As the term implies, these are the protein food sources that the body needs for it to ‘grow.’ It’s no wonder why protein foods are regarded as ‘body builders.’ But do you know that one can get his or her daily requirement of proteins from various sources? May it be from plants or animals, protein is still protein; although they only differ in some key aspects.

    Fruit-eaters, vegetable-eaters and vegetarians alike all share the same concern, ‘can I get the same proteins my body needs without eating meat products?’ Well, the answer is a big YES! Proteins too can be harnessed from many plant sources. Even if you’re a vegetarian, you can have alternative protein sources from plant products. The trick is, plant proteins are said to contain almost the same protein value like the ones coming from animals. More so, plants are regarded as excellent sources of a plethora of vitamins, minerals, fibers and antioxidants that no animal source can match.

    In general, plant proteins have no cholesterol and fat (saturated fats) as opposed to animal sources. That’s why if you are going to compare a person who is taking his proteins from plants to the one who consumes proteins from animal sources; you would expect the latter to easily have diseases related to the heart and blood pressure. Plant proteins also have more Beta-carotene, dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, folate, Iron, Magnesium and Calcium.



    Animal proteins only have the upper hand on the number of amino acids present. Animal sources are said to be the best proteins because they have a complete set of amino acids. Although there is one plant protein (soy) that is more or less complete, still plant proteins are dubbed as incomplete proteins because even soy products lack methionine. In this connection, vegetarians are always asked to have a diet of mixed vegetable protein sources so as to complement the deficiency in some essential amino acid.



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  • #2
    You can get proteins from plant sources. It's just a little harder to hit the kinds of numbers you need for bodybuilding, but for the average person, it should be fine.

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    • #3
      You need complete proties all 8 eaa's, if you can mix beans with pulses and get it then fine, or add some amino acid tabs. Id like to see some example vegie bbing diets, I may give it a try

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      • #4
        The notion that one must get all AAs in the same meal has been shown to be false. as long as you vary your sources of vegetable protein you'll be fine.

        The reason you don't see too many BB diets that are plant based is that it is very difficult to have vegetable protein sources that don't also have a lot of carbs. In other words, a high protein low-carb diet is very difficult with veggie-only sources.

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        • #5
          bottom line in terms of optimal muscle growth, animal protein is superior to plant protein.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by THE BOUNCER View Post
            bottom line in terms of optimal muscle growth, animal protein is superior to plant protein.
            But isn't that only because of the number of amino acids? The article above claims that only a certain amount are absorbed anyway?

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            • #7
              Scrum,

              I am curious as to your diet. I serached the baord but couldn't seem to find it. What does your typical day look like?

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              • #8
                OK, here is a typical day for me:

                My maintenance calorie level is about 2000 - let's say I am shooting for maintenance or a bit under.

                Morning:
                1 cup coffee
                1 cup milk

                2 scoops protein shake
                1 slice 100% whole wheat bread with 2 spoons almond butter

                During the day (various times):

                1 cup lentils
                1/2 cup rice
                Lots of veggies
                2 cups cottage cheese
                2 scoops protein shake
                1 tbsp flax oil

                Dinner:

                Lots of veggies
                1.5 cups cottage cheese


                Grand Total: 1800 calories

                Macros: 50% protein, 30% carbs, 20% fats

                All my fats come from flax oil and almond butter

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                • #9
                  Damn, my stomach is growling just from reading that :D

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                  • #10
                    yea, i dont know how you do it scrum, that like an appetizer.

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                    • #11
                      I can't help it... at 135lbs, my maintenance is a shade under 2000 calories. I just have a small stomach, I guess... it's not like I am starving or hungry all the time.. :)

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