Fast-5 Diet and Lifestyle: Re: [fast5] Re: Fast-5 and Atkins

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Re: [fast5] Re: Fast-5 and Atkins

Hi Laura,

When Jennifer said that other than fish, she doesn't eat protein, I just wanted to clarify for members who might not realize that plant foods contain protein too. I've been hearing a lot of people lately talking about meat, but rather than use the word meat they say protein, as if meat is the only source.

You're right about the grain measurements being the uncooked amounts, and the amount of protein in fruits is very small. But it is entirely possible to get enough protein without eating animal products.

Frances Moore Lappe started the idea that non-animal sources of protein are incomplete in her book, "Diet for a Small Planet" in 1971. In later editions of the book she says that was incorrect.

I don't know anything about insulin, but it seems like eating whole fruits, vegetables, and grains, which contain lots of fiber, would not cause an insulin rollercoaster. A vegetarian who eats mostly junk food would probably be in trouble.

I agree, the feeling of fullness from meat vs. vegetarian is very different. It is easier for me to fast after I've eaten meat too.

regards,

Faith

---- Laura Semmens <lsemmens@gmail.com> wrote:
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Those numbers for the grains are for uncooked...ex. a cup of cooked barley has only 3 grams of protein. Plus the protein is incomplete. Same for potatoes.

Fruit? I can't think of any fruit that has significant protein.

Protein and fat are what keep me not hungry. Carbs just put me (and most people) on an insulin rollercoaster.

On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 5:21 PM, <faith154@cox.net> wrote:

Really, no protein? How do you remove it from the grains, legumes, vegetables and fruit?

beef, poultry and fish have 7 grams of protein per ounce.

soybeans have 10 grams/ounce, lentils have 6.5 grams/ounce, potatoes have 5 grams/ounce.

as for grains - barley has 19 grams in a cup, couscous is 22 grams/cup, whole grain wheat is 16 grams/cup.

Animals are not the only source of protein!

---- gremlinpugs <gremlinpugs@yahoo.com> wrote:
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Hey Rick

Thanks for the info. I am pretty good about what to follow, though I didn't know about the website. I basically like to have a list for when I go shopping. 1. This keeps me honest, 2. It gives me ideas for what I want to cook, 3. I try and stay away from certain fruits and vegetables that normally are considered good for you, but are higher on the index (like red delicious apples, or carrots).

I don't eat dairy myself and other than wild caught fish (never farmed) I don't eat proteins. Just don't care for it. So, for me grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, etc are the mainstay of my diet. You know, you live it too. :)

Thanks again.

Sincerely

Jennifer Lupo, D.M.