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Just want to put in my two cents that protein is not just found in meat! As someone who doesn't eat meat or consume dairy products, I get my protein from beans, nuts, seeds, other legumes, vegan protein powders, like hemp protein powder as one example, and whole grains like quinoa contain protein as well!
Read the links provided by Jis4Judy, but if you want to have fun and are of college age, why not sign up for a basic nutrition class at a community college? I took a class about 10 years ago I found it to be fun and informative...and I've never forgotten all the info! You won't regret it!
Also, you got the right point, it all seems soooo complicated these days! Personally, I don't worry about "how many grams of carbs should I have," or "should I eat or drink juice after 7pm." I just simply focus on eating real, whole foods...and I try to include the big three--carbs, fat, and protein with each meal...it's good for maintaining weight, blood sugar levels, energy levels, etc. Also figuring out how many calories you need to lose or maintain weight is always good to do, just don't go overboard and become obsessed with counting calories! Have fun and enjoy good food!
Examples of a meal and 2 snacks with carbs, fat, and protein:
A quinoa and bean bowl:
Quinoa- contains mostly carbs, little fat, and some protein!
Avocado slices- contains mostly fat and some carbs.
Beans- contains mostly carbs and good amount of protein.
Tomatoes and salsa- contains carbs.
A mid morning snack:
Apple- contains carbs.
2 Tbsp sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds- contains fat and protein.
A mid afternoon snack:
Orange- contains carbs.
1/4 cup mixed nuts- contains fat and protein.
Hope this helps!View Thread

Hemp protein powder (high in fiber! good amount of protein...and NO you will not get high!)
Whey protein powder (no fiber; considered dairy, but very easy to digest and has a great amino acid profile)
Any protein powder or protein powder blend, in general! The vegan ones I like are pricey, but I love getting them every once in a while: http://myvega.com/ . (I personally stay away from soy because it's hard to digest and causes stomach upset in me)
Then, blend it with the following:
Almond milk (I love unsweetened vanilla flavor; found in the dairy section of your supermarket in half gallon containers)
Hemp milk (found in shelf stable cartons at health food store; I actually love the taste of this!)
Coconut milk (found in half gallon containers at supermarket's dairy section)View Thread

I know this is an old post too, but wanted to add about iron deficiency, which the original post talks about...calcium supplements and dairy products taken or consumed with iron-rich foods can block the absorption of iron! So eat iron rich foods separately than dairy foods or calcium supplementation. Also, if you are eating calcium rich foods, there may be no need for calcium supplements, if indeed you are taking.View Thread

All of the above may be lower in fat because it's not animal fat, but they are high in calories because of sugar, oils, pasta, etc.
So...to be a "fit" vegan, it is wise to adopt a "whole food, plant based diet!" Keep pastries and pasta and sweets and processed foods out of the diet as much as possible.View Thread

logicalremedies said, "you're designed with everything you need to rip weight faster than any supplement can" regarding VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS, which is what you had mentioned; nowhere in the response did logical mention diet pills! logical's opinion is that you don't really need vitamins, your body is naturally designed for weight loss...and added an encouraging, "trust me...i'm doing it."
Also, if you read other posts by logical, he/she ends EACH post with that catchphrase; it's in no way intended to be condescending at all!
More and more misunderstandings are happening in this day and age because more people are communicating via the internet and cannot gauge people's true emotions or intentions through writing! So always clarify, clarify, clarify! And if you have something important to tell a loved one...CALL them or meet face to face!
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As a vitamin-taker myself, I know that vitamins provide extra nutrients just in case we're not getting enough from food, sort of like an "insurance" policy; VITAMINS DO NOT provide energy.
Only food provides energy, so to prevent your dizziness, eat a varied diet of complex carbohydrates, not just oatmeal and some veggies. Add brown rice, quinoa, potatoes or sweet potatoes, green veggies, fruits like apples and bananas, beans, etc, to your daily diet for optimal strength and energy.View Thread

There is some controversy over whether daily low caloric intake can increase life span...however, people who adhere to the "calorie reduction diet" generally consume waaaay more fruits and tons and tons of veggies than your diet entails, and no sausage or jerky; they will consume more plant-based protein.
Also, usually, eating way less than you should can cause your metabolism to slow down, making it nearly impossible to lose weight. So if weight loss is your goal, perhaps try eating more...and make those extra calories good old fashion, disease-fighting, longevity-inducing VEGETABLES. Sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, onions, tomatoes, avocados, carrots, cucumbers, LEAFY GREENS (this is the jackpot when it comes to fighting diseases and extending life) like broccoli, kale, and salad bags from Trader Joes...pick up some olive oil while you're there...one or two tablespoons on a salad is a good way to up your calories especially if you aren't really hungry for large quantities of food. Good luck!View Thread

Eat a whole food, plant based diet! Lots of fruits and vegetables! Lots of nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, peas, and whole grains like quinoa and brown rice!
http://www.thedoctorstv.com/GreenFish/posts/14919-Forget-the-Food-Pyramid-Here-s-the-Power-Plate -
http://www.thedoctorstv.com/GreenFish/posts/14810-More-tips-on-following-a-whole-food-plant-based-diet -View Thread

That's why I give the advice...IF you are going splurge on dessert, do it when you're out with friends/relatives/significant other!!! Don't binge on junk food alone...kind of like the alcoholic who drinks alone in the morning hours...

I agree that when people say they're emotional eaters, they're actually lonely and craving social interaction...I was an emotional eater at one point or another...PLUS to add to that, they may be addicted to processed foods at this point...so it's one part emotional eating and one part addictive eating!View Thread

They eat to socialize and eat for sustenance...and they stop eating when they are no longer hungry. They exercise for health, not necessarily for weight loss.View Thread
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