No legumes
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:25 am
Hello
I have a question about the McDougall diet, and I hope you can help me as I can't find any references to this issue online.
I can't tolerate any kind of legumes (peas, hummus, beans or soy products). It's not a digestive issue, but my heart rate slows down to an extremely low level (29 beats/min) when I eat legumes. I get dizzy and feel that I don't get any blood/energy to my brain. Consequently, I avoid eating legumes!
My question is this: Is it possible to eat the McCougall way if I don't eat any legumes?
My worry is not the protein contents as I realize that we don't really need that much protein (>5%). Rather, I am concerned that legumes contain some vitamins and minerals that are otherwise difficult to find on a vegan diet. Especially if I also avoid eating nuts and seeds.
Can fruit, vegetables and grains alone provide all vitamins and minerals necessary (save B12 and vitamin D) or is this diet just not for me?
Hope you can help.
Thanks.
Tine
I have a question about the McDougall diet, and I hope you can help me as I can't find any references to this issue online.
I can't tolerate any kind of legumes (peas, hummus, beans or soy products). It's not a digestive issue, but my heart rate slows down to an extremely low level (29 beats/min) when I eat legumes. I get dizzy and feel that I don't get any blood/energy to my brain. Consequently, I avoid eating legumes!
My question is this: Is it possible to eat the McCougall way if I don't eat any legumes?
My worry is not the protein contents as I realize that we don't really need that much protein (>5%). Rather, I am concerned that legumes contain some vitamins and minerals that are otherwise difficult to find on a vegan diet. Especially if I also avoid eating nuts and seeds.
Can fruit, vegetables and grains alone provide all vitamins and minerals necessary (save B12 and vitamin D) or is this diet just not for me?
Hope you can help.
Thanks.
Tine