Vegan Buddies Discussion Forum - Animal Rights Zone2024-03-28T09:42:53Zhttp://arzone.ning.com/forum/categories/vegan-buddies-discussion-forum/listForCategory?feed=yes&xn_auth=noHow To Get Vegan Proteintag:arzone.ning.com,2012-04-29:4715978:Topic:935112012-04-29T06:37:58.295ZCarolyn Baileyhttp://arzone.ning.com/profile/CarolynBailey
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-7" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #993300;">How to get Vegan Protein</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #993300;" class="font-size-7">How to get Vegan Protein</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-3">It’s a myth that you cannot get all of your protein needs with a plant-based (vegan) diet. The issue exists with if when you ate animal flesh before and now you don’t, your protein needs to come from another source. Protein is essential for growth and development and necessary for everyone to be consuming in their diets. Animal protein isn’t as effective as plant-based protein due to the animal flesh needing to be broken down first before they are then reformed to form the amino acids needed.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-3">Years ago it was suggested to all vegans and vegetarians that they need to plant protein combine to ensure that they get all the essential amino acids (complete protein) in each and every meal they consume. If you are eating a well-balanced, varied diet with all the staples: fruit and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and pulses, nuts and seeds included you will not have any problems ensuring that you get all your nutritional requirements. If you are into body building there are even vegan protein powders available.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-3">There are many plant-based sources of protein:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-3">Chick peas (garbanzo beans)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-3">Green leafy vegetables</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-3">Lentils</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-3">Millets</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-3">Mung beans</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-3">Nuts (all except hazelnuts/filberts)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-3">Pumpkin seeds</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-3">Quinoa</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-3">Sesame seeds & tahini</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-3">Soy foods</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-3">Sunflower greens</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-3">My favourite alternative grain, quinoa is a complete protein, meaning that it has all of the essential amino acids. This is such a versatile grain and I speak of it over and over because I am so impressed with this wonderful grain. If you haven’t tried quinoa before, head to your local health food store or health food section in your local supermarket and cook something new tonight. The possibilities are endless with quinoa, just use as you would any other grain. There are many quinoa recipes in ARZone, or on vivalavegan.net for you to try, <a href="http://arzone.ning.com/group/veganrecipes/forum/topics/millet-and-tofu-croquettes" target="_self">or try this one.</a> </span></p>
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<p class="small" id="tagsList"></p> Pulses and Legumes: Information and How To Cooktag:arzone.ning.com,2012-04-26:4715978:Topic:931062012-04-26T03:28:07.272ZCarolyn Baileyhttp://arzone.ning.com/profile/CarolynBailey
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<p><span class="font-size-3">Legumes, Beans & Pulses are high in fibre, carbohydrates, protein, are a great addition to any diet and used in stir-fries, soups, pasta, salads, and dips. Beans need to be washed thoroughly, soaked overnight and then cooked. You can also buy cans of cooked beans, but be sure to read the labels. It may be tempting to save yourself some time, but you may be consuming salts and sugars, preservatives and chemicals with canned goods. Some beans are dyed to look the same. If you have to use canned beans, be sure to rinse them thoroughly before use. Dried beans bought in bulk are far cheaper, more nutritious and less wasteful.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">Soak beans in about 3 times their volume of water overnight. In the morning, rinse and change the water a couple of times as this will get rid of the indigestible complex sugars that create gas in your intestine. It also helping to cook the beans thoroughly. Cover the beans with twice their volume of water and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until soft. Cooking times vary, but see the list below for some general guidelines. Cook up a large batch as pulses freeze well making them suitable for future use.</span></p>
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<li><span class="font-size-3">Aduki beans 1-1 1/2 hours</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Anasazi beans 2-2 1/2 hours</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Black beans 2-3 hours</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Chick peas/Garbanzo beans 2-3 hours</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Kidney beans 2 1/2 –3 hours</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Lentils 1-2 hours</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Lima beans 1-1 1/2 hours</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Navy beans 3-3 1/2 hours</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Pinto beans 2 hours</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Soy beans 3-4 hours</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Split peas 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 hours</span></li>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">If you have a pressure cooker, this is an easy option for cooking beans and pulses. Generally, beans need to be soaked at least 4 hours before cooking, overnight is best though. The only beans that don’t need to be soaked when using a pressure cooker are lentils or split peas. Rinse the soaked beans well before cooking and cover with at least 2 inches of water or other liquid, do not fill past the half way mark. Add 1 tablespoon of oil per cup of beans to minimise foaming. Add seasonings after the beans are cooked. The list below uses the quick-releasing/high pressure. Beans should be finished using the natural release method.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Cooking times vary depending on your pressure cooker, heat source, quality and quantity and age of the beans. Use the list below as a guideline, if the beans are still hard after the recommended cooking times, continue cooking uncovered and if necessary add additional water.</span></p>
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<li><span class="font-size-3">Aduki beans 8 minutes</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Anasazi beans 8 minutes</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Black beans 12 minutes</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Chick peas/Garbanzo beans 14 minutes</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Kidney beans 12 minutes</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Lentils 7 minutes</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Lima beans 3-4 minutes</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Navy beans 10 minutes</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Pinto beans 12 minutes</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Soy beans 35 minutes</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">Split peas 10 minutes</span></li>
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