The Protein Myth
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:45 pm
I’ve read Dr McDougall’s newsletter’s on protein. They are outstanding. I also own the book Becoming Vegan by Brenda Davis. I’ve also read The China Study. Intellectually I believe that humans can get enough protein from plants. I’ve been eating a 95% plant based diet for one year.
I admit, however, that I’m still carrying around a psychological burden, that it is only a matter of time before I develop some hideous protein deficiency. I’m fine with the quantity of protein. I understand that a diet of whole grains, beans and vegetables gives a person plenty of protein. I’m hung up on the protein quality myth, the argument that plants contain inadequate amounts of some essential amino acids.
I’m well read on the subject so I’m not looking for the scientific data. I’m looking for real people who can tell me they’ve been healthy for years on this kind of diet. I’ve never met a real life vegan so I’d like to hear from the people who have been living this lifestyle for 5, 10, 20 years and more. It might help me to relax about it.
I admit, however, that I’m still carrying around a psychological burden, that it is only a matter of time before I develop some hideous protein deficiency. I’m fine with the quantity of protein. I understand that a diet of whole grains, beans and vegetables gives a person plenty of protein. I’m hung up on the protein quality myth, the argument that plants contain inadequate amounts of some essential amino acids.
I’m well read on the subject so I’m not looking for the scientific data. I’m looking for real people who can tell me they’ve been healthy for years on this kind of diet. I’ve never met a real life vegan so I’d like to hear from the people who have been living this lifestyle for 5, 10, 20 years and more. It might help me to relax about it.