Comments on: On Protein and The Vegan Diet http://veganbits.com/on-protein-and-the-vegan-diet/ Sat, 12 May 2012 03:43:56 +0000 hourly 1 By: Lane http://veganbits.com/on-protein-and-the-vegan-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-1861 Lane Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:29:00 +0000 http://veganbits.com/?p=290#comment-1861 Hi Essie, We just got Becoming Vegan out of the library. We're both really behind on our vegan reading though. We've got 6 vegan books on the nightstand. Yes, we have a link to the veg*n food pyramid on our <a href="http://veganbits.com/vegan-resources/#Nutritional%20Information" rel="nofollow">Vegan Resources</a> page. Hi Essie,
We just got Becoming Vegan out of the library. We’re both really behind on our vegan reading though. We’ve got 6 vegan books on the nightstand.
Yes, we have a link to the veg*n food pyramid on our Vegan Resources page.

]]> By: essie http://veganbits.com/on-protein-and-the-vegan-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-1850 essie Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:55:05 +0000 http://veganbits.com/?p=290#comment-1850 The China Study is great. I've given it to several nonvegan family members already. I think Becoming Vegan by B. Davis & V. Melina is another essential book that answers allllllll the questions re: vegan nutrition, if you are interested in that. They've redone the "food pyramid" for vegans--I hung it on my fridge. (There are even sections on pregnancy, raising children, and how to be a vegan teen, and special concerns for seniors. It's terrific.) The China Study is great. I’ve given it to several nonvegan family members already. I think Becoming Vegan by B. Davis & V. Melina is another essential book that answers allllllll the questions re: vegan nutrition, if you are interested in that. They’ve redone the “food pyramid” for vegans–I hung it on my fridge. (There are even sections on pregnancy, raising children, and how to be a vegan teen, and special concerns for seniors. It’s terrific.)

]]> By: Lane http://veganbits.com/on-protein-and-the-vegan-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-1444 Lane Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:26:33 +0000 http://veganbits.com/?p=290#comment-1444 Hi Lee, It's really a good book. I have to say it's a tad dry though. There's a lot of data and text about the science... which validates his findings in my opinion, but it's not a book to read in bed. -- Unless your a science geek and this stuff excites you! ;-) Hi Lee,
It’s really a good book. I have to say it’s a tad dry though. There’s a lot of data and text about the science… which validates his findings in my opinion, but it’s not a book to read in bed. — Unless your a science geek and this stuff excites you! ;-)

]]> By: Lee http://veganbits.com/on-protein-and-the-vegan-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-1440 Lee Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:44:10 +0000 http://veganbits.com/?p=290#comment-1440 Thanks for the book recommendation, Lane. Even as a vegetarian, I get asked the protein question every time the subject comes up. It's ridiculous. I will pick the book up the first chance I get. Thanks for the book recommendation, Lane. Even as a vegetarian, I get asked the protein question every time the subject comes up. It’s ridiculous. I will pick the book up the first chance I get.

]]> By: Lane http://veganbits.com/on-protein-and-the-vegan-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-1395 Lane Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:35:02 +0000 http://veganbits.com/?p=290#comment-1395 Hi Nate, It's funny, Jane started us on this road for health reasons, but after watching <a href="http://veganbits.com/earthlings-compassion/" rel="nofollow">Earthlings</a>, we don't think we could ever go back to an omnivorous diet. Perhaps the occasional slice of pizza when we're in NY, but other than that... we're vegans. This book is serving to reinforce our health concerns. Hi Elaine, Yes, I'd agree that everyone needs to read this book. Jane's even considering buying a copy for our physician! Hi Nate,
It’s funny, Jane started us on this road for health reasons, but after watching Earthlings, we don’t think we could ever go back to an omnivorous diet. Perhaps the occasional slice of pizza when we’re in NY, but other than that… we’re vegans. This book is serving to reinforce our health concerns.

Hi Elaine,
Yes, I’d agree that everyone needs to read this book. Jane’s even considering buying a copy for our physician!

]]> By: Elaine Vigneault http://veganbits.com/on-protein-and-the-vegan-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-1393 Elaine Vigneault Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:10:33 +0000 http://veganbits.com/?p=290#comment-1393 Everyone must read that book. It takes a close look at animal derived protein and concludes that <strong>for people who have abundant plant sources of food, animal food (meat, dairy, eggs) is not only unnecessary, but actually dangerous.</strong> Numerous studies show that animal proteins tend to trigger disease such as cancer, diabetes (both types), MS, heart disease, and many others. There are multiple causes, but with the introduction of animal foods, the underlying risk factors (genetic predisposition, exposure to carcinogen, virus, etc.) barely matter. Someone who is predisposed to Diabetes (both types) is far less likely to get Diabetes if they eat a plant-based diet than if they eat an animal-based diet. Everyone must read that book. It takes a close look at animal derived protein and concludes that for people who have abundant plant sources of food, animal food (meat, dairy, eggs) is not only unnecessary, but actually dangerous. Numerous studies show that animal proteins tend to trigger disease such as cancer, diabetes (both types), MS, heart disease, and many others. There are multiple causes, but with the introduction of animal foods, the underlying risk factors (genetic predisposition, exposure to carcinogen, virus, etc.) barely matter. Someone who is predisposed to Diabetes (both types) is far less likely to get Diabetes if they eat a plant-based diet than if they eat an animal-based diet.

]]> By: Nate V. http://veganbits.com/on-protein-and-the-vegan-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-1392 Nate V. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:14:35 +0000 http://veganbits.com/?p=290#comment-1392 Good call! I'm a little over half way through this book and before this point I never considered a plant based diet to actually be healthier. I was under the impression that it was vegan for ethical reasons (the environment, animal treatment, etc.). But now . . . the data is pretty astounding. This is a vegan must read. Good call! I’m a little over half way through this book and before this point I never considered a plant based diet to actually be healthier. I was under the impression that it was vegan for ethical reasons (the environment, animal treatment, etc.). But now . . . the data is pretty astounding. This is a vegan must read.

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