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Find Out How Vegetarians and Vegans Can Eat For Muscle Building!

My previous article on eating clean outlines simple nutrition guidelines for you. But then I got an email from a vegetarian wanting some tips.

Protein is certainly one of the most essential “macro nutrients” you need to build muscle and to help you pull through from your strength training. Nearly all experts suggest no less than 1g per pound of bodyweight each day.

But most of the opinion for getting protein involves consuming stuff vegetarians and vegans can’t - if that describes you, read this article for muscle building nutrition advice for vegetarians and vegans…

In What Manner Do Vegetarians & Vegans Eat?

Most eat lots of vegetables, legumes, fruits, tofu and soy. Certain types eat eggs & dairy products too. But never any animal flesh (meat, fish or poultry). Here’s a (not complete) list of types of vegetarians:

* Lacto-ovo Vegetarians. Eat eggs & dairy, but no animal flesh.

* Lacto Vegetarians. No eggs as well as animal flesh. Consumes dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, and cream.

* Ovo Vegetarians. Eat eggs but not meat or dairy products.

* Vegans. Does not eat any animal products or byproducts.

Teething Troubles You’ll Come Across With Vegeterianism & Veganism.

Vegetables and fruits are great for vitamins, minerals and fiber. Green vegetables are also good since they boost your alkalinity levels and stabilize acidic foods like meat. Here’s a few “problems” you’ll run into eating like this though:

* Allergic reactions - As a consequence you can smash into lactose intolerance, acne, or other allergic reactions from all the dairy food if everything you eat is eggs and dairy products for protein

Low Testosterone - meats, eggs, and dairy products have saturated fat and cholesterol which enhance testosterone. If your T levels are down you’ll have a reduced amount of muscle, less strength, less energy, lagging libido, higher body fat, and less of an “ambition”

High-quality Sources of Protein for Vegeterians & Vegans

If you’re lacto and/or ovo it’s trouble-free. Just don’t eat meat and follow my other eating healthy rules to get your protein: cheese, milk, whey protein, eggs, and all that. If you’re vegan, there’s several fresh sources of protein:

* Beans. Black, garbanzo, hummus, kidney, fava, winged, mungo, lima

* Legumes. Cow peas, chick pea, snow peas, lentils, peas …

* Whole Grains. Breads, granola, quinoa, oats, brown rice …

* Protein Powder. Hemp protein, soy protein, rice protein …

* Milk. Almond milk, coconut milk, plant milk, rice milk, soy milk …

* Soy. Soy cheese, deli-style soy meats, soy milk, soy beans, tofu …

* Nuts. Cashew, peanuts, peanut butter, walnuts, almonds …

* Seeds. Sesame, pumpkin, hemp, flax