No Meat =
Healthy Protein From Other Food Sources. This article will show you
how.

No meat products for my family. No cow, pork, lamb, chicken,
turkey are consumed by us. However, it is important to mention that we do eat
fish for the past few years.


  • Where do we get protein from? What can you eat
    instead of meat and still get all the protein your body needs?

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  • First, let's explain in a easy way, what is
    protein and why it is so important.

    • The Building Blocks of Life:



    •  Protein is an important
      nutrient required for the building, maintenance, and repair of tissues in the
      body. Amino acids, the building blocks of protein, can be synthesized by the
      body or ingested from food. There are 20 different amino acids in the food we
      eat, but our body can only make 11 of them. The 9 essential amino acids, which
      cannot be produced by the body, must be obtained from the diet. A variety of
      grains, legumes, and vegetables can also provide all of the essential amino
      acids our bodies require. Excess protein has been linked with osteoporosis,
      kidney disease, calcium stones in the urinary tract, and some cancers. A varied
      diet of beans, lentils, grains, and vegetables contains all of the essential
      amino acids.

     



    •  Something everyone
      should know about protein: Every whole food contains protein! Carrots contain
      it, celery contains it. We do not have to restrict ourselves to nuts, seeds, and
      beans when thinking about protein. We certainly do not need to focus on animal
      products. The protein consumed from a balanced plant-based diet appears to be
      plenty. Many of us have been conditioned to worry about specific nutrients, such
      as protein. If we just consume the foods the human body is designed for, we
      don't have to worry about the nutrients and we should experience optimal
      health.

    Chances are you already eat complete
    proteins without even trying. Here are some tasty and healthy complete protein
    combinations



    • Beans on toast
      **
      Corn and beans **
      Hummus and pita bread
      **
      Nut butter on whole grain bread **
      Pasta with beans **
      Rice and beans, peas, or
      lentils **
      Split pea soup with whole grain or seeded crackers
      or bread **
      Tortillas with refried beans **
      Veggie burgers, or salmon burgers on bread
      **

    HEALTHY
    SOURCES OF PROTEIN:

    Legumes beans,
    lentils, peas ,
    Cereals ,** Whole grains ** AS- brown rice,
    wild rice, quinoa*, Amaranth* barley buckwheat*, Rye
    **
    Leafy green vegetables **, including spinach,
    Nutritional
    yeast*
    Nuts - almonds, walnuts, cashews, peanuts...
    Seaweed - spirulina*, kelp, arame, Nori,
    Seeds - hemp*, sesame, sunflower...
    Vegetables - Brussel sprouts, potatoes, yucca,
    Eggs ,
    Fish ,
    Yogurt ,
    Milk (see below) ,
    Cheese ,
    Healthy Salmon Burgers,


  • I know you maybe questioning yourself, but
    were are the Soy* products? After my research and personal experience, I don't
    think soy products are the healthiest choice, nor do I recommend them, and in
    the resources you'll find a link that will take you to a page where I explain
    why.

    • Resources

    Author's Bio: 

    Ana Sola is a Professional Labor Assistant, Breastfeeding Consultant,Hypno-Childbirth Educator, Wellness Consultant, Women's Spiritual Counselor, Motivational Speaker and an Author.

    Today, Ana Sola dedicate her life and work to educate women about the benefits of breastfeeding, natural family living, and preventive health care. She educates women about the importance of good nutricion and following a whole foods diet. As a wellness counselor she works with Women, Mothers and their Children.