Do you think you can get all your proteins just by eating veggies and fruits?

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There was a discussion on FB about veganism and people who eat meat. Some vegetarians and vegans said that a person can easily get their proteins from veggies or fruits and eating meat is not necessary to get the proteins, you can be healthy and fine by consuming proteins just from veggies and fruits. So there was a lady in a FB discussion who is 62 and commented this:

Im not vegan but I dont eat red meat at all or any of dairy either (the lady do not consume any type of dairy either) beause I believe they are not benefitial or healty for my health. I eat salmon, fish and just some tiems chicken, legumes and some grains. Im 62 and Im very healthy. I believe there are foods that people call grass that has everything necessary without consuming supplements. Of course as the years goes by we do need some vitamins. Im hapoy eating healthy and not meat at all or red meat".

I mean some vegans go to the extreme in order to defend environment and animals at all cost. I just say that is part of the human cycle and chain food, you have to eat meat at some point. I mean do cave men eat just veegies and grass and frutis? Of course not they had to go out and hunt for animals to survive. Of course all excess is bad for anyone. You have to eat everything for good health and nutrition.

Your thoughts?

NamerOfStars · Accepted Answer

Can you? Yes. Can you easily? Eh, not really. It gets much simpler if you expand from "fruits and vegetables" to just avoiding meat, though.

There are two key catches, though: the first is that vegetarians, over time, lose the ability to digest meat- a long-term vegetarian eats a burger, they're likely going to throw up from the massive protein hit. This can be recovered from, of course, but it's a blow to our survivability in an emergency situation- and that flexibility is the primary reason we survived Toba and everybody else didn't.

The second is that if we stop raising meat animals, a LOT of species are going to die out; selective breeding means that many of the creatures we eat can't survive without our intervention. It'd take centuries of a total lack of human activity for nature to bridge the gap, and the meantime would see a horrible lack of biodiversity. That obviously only applies on a mass scale, though.

DavidRaul · Accepted Answer

You can get protein from veggies but you need to eat a lot of it. Only then you can fulfill your needs. For a normal person it would be enough but for a person who workouts in the gym having a daily requirement of 190gms of protein, he needs to eat a lot of veggies. Which is think would be impossible. Also non vegan diet has some good fats, such as in fish which is good for keeping the body healthy. Also omega3 fatty acids present in eggs takes care of our heart. People who are vegan and into bodybuilding, take plant based supplements to fulfill their needs.

BlacklightShade · Accepted Answer

You don't need to eat meat. Humans don't miss any nutrients by eating only fruits and vegetables. You just need to pick a balanced non-meat diet. There were campaigns created by meat and dairy lobbies years ago that pushed the "food pyramid" into schools and it's hard to shake the belief.

Nutrients Found in Meat That You Can Get From Plants Instead

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sheikalana · Accepted Answer

I think this varies from one person to another. I rarely eat meat even as a kid I didn't use to like meat. I can spend months without eating meat so I eat mostly vegetarian. My health is perfectly fine and this is the type of diet that suits me.

LiamSawyer · Answer

I'm an omnivore I eat everything and enjoy meat of all kinds I do know that peanuts are packed full of protein, beans such as kidney beans" navy beans, pinto beans and more sre also packed full of protein. Tofu which is made from soybeans is very high in protein and you can get suffuicient protein from these beans and peanuts without eating meat but I love salmon as it's full omega 3 fatty acids that are good for your heart. I also enjoy a good steak once in awhile but I don't eat as much red meat as I used to.

genericname85 · Answer

I'm sure you can. But there's a reason why vegetarians will never be at the top in sports. I'm sure you can sniff copium all day and tell yourself that vegetarian or vegan diets are as healthy as mixed diets. But it's just not true.

There's certain nutritional elements you only get from meat and no other source. You being 62 and healthy is not a counter argument. There's 90 year old chain smokers who never got lung cancer. But if it works for you, nothing wrong with it.

Having said that, most people who eat meat, eat too much of it.

TonyV · Answer

I'm sure you can, I think broccoli has a good amount of protein. I think chickpeas are good protein source too.

Never looked into it much cause I like meat, don't really like any fruits and as far as veggies go I really only eat broccoli and Brussel sprouts, well potatoes too but that's more of a carb, dosent really count.

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

You can get most of the proteins and vitamins from plants, the only exception is Vitamin B12. And you may need to look out for iron espacially as a woman.

With a Vegan lifestyle you don't live more healthy by default, but its not unhealthy either.
Same for a omnivore diet, in the end it comes down to what exactly you are eating in detail.

Chips and beer are vegan, but not healthy. Eating 4kgs of meat a day isn't healthy either.

ArrowheadSW · Answer

To get enough protein through vegetables would take a lot of planning, but it could be done. Not only does someone need the protein, but they need all of the essential amino acids to make up the protein that can be utilized by the human body. So they would have to eat the right combination of vegetables to complete the protein.

Anyway I am not a vegetarian. All meats and dairy products have the complete protein.

AviatorTom · Answer

That woman gets her proteins from "salmon, fish and... chicken". That's not "just... veggies and fruits".

Humans are omnivores, meaning that our bodies are conditioned to eat both plants and animals.

I know some vegans and they take vitamin and mineral supplements... to make up for what they don't get eating only fruits and vegetables. I often wonder if they're aware that many of the ingredients in those supplements come from animals.

padreflint · Answer

Can you? Yes absolutely. You will need to eat more and have quite a diverse diet in order to get the right amount to remain healthy.
Meats are a readily available source of a variety of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and amino acids. Which means you need to eat less in pursuit of a healthy diet. Unfortunately western society eats a lot more, of most things, than we need to.

USMC-Crossroads · Answer

I eat red meat at every meal, and addition to other well-rounded diet staples. What I love best, is when a Leftist says to me: "You are what you eat", to which I always reply with: "... so tell me more about your vegetables.'

Dazed0N0Confused · Answer

You can absolutely get all your daily requiremwnt from vegan foods & dietary supplements. I don't like dairy & only use it in my cooking & baking, it just doesn't taste or act the same with milk substitutes.

dustybiker · Answer

Absolutely not (personally). Everyone is different mind. My body crashed after 18 months of a solid, balanced vegetarian diet. Can only imagine one of just veggies. I wish.

Apple1996 · Answer

Yeah I've never eaten meat in my life and never had any issue getting protein. Just gotta learn the right things to eat.

FreyaRed · Answer

Nope. Maybe with dairy products it's achievable

Guy13 · Answer

There is very little protein in those vegetables. Soy and “Mexican foods beans”.

Whatthefluff · Answer

Can beans or legumes be considered toward this? These are very good sources of protein.

AsaKyo · Answer

You probably can, but it might take more effort, I guess?

Shamalien · Answer

I see you have a strong opinion on this… but short answer yeah, you can, it just requires a bit of research

Twalli · Answer

You can get protein from nuts and soy. I can't, but most people can.

OnTheLevel · Answer

Apparently, the lack of animal protein made that woman a very poor speller. 😂

Anonymous · Answer

Nope. You will starve and substitute it with sugars and unhealthy foods.

pizzalovershouse · Answer

You probably still need vitamins

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