Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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It's weird for me anyway. No, I'm not pregnant.

Anyway, the problem is that I have issues with both eggs and casein, so eggs are out. This leaves me with vegan fare, and all the paleo stuff is inadequate in protein. I know some people are good with edamame, but I can't eat that more than maybe twice a week as I have a mild allergy to it too.

Yes, it sucks to be me. :D

I'm eating some meat, but nowhere near as much. So, what vegetables actually have the most protein? What nuts are highest in protein? I believe it's peanuts, but they aren't a nut!

Any clever ideas for a probably temporary meat aversion?

flag	asked Sep 22 at 14:13 Nicole 2,062●3●10

	can you eat bivalves? look into bivalve veganism :) – smartcookie Sep 22 at 16:39
	Fish or seafood? If you're really desperate there are protein shakes made from all kinds of protein, including vegetable protein. – UncleLongHair Mar 29 at 17:45

aseafish · Answer 1 · 2012-09-22 15:21:57Z UTC

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How long has this been going on? If it's short-lived, you won't need to worry so much about protein sources. Have you tried more fish or meats you don't usually eat? I know sometimes I get tired of meats I've always loved, possibly due to eating them so often. Good luck.

answered Sep 22 at 15:21

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	About a week - it's just really thrown me off. Nothing made of meat appeals for some reason. I usually like shrimp, but eat them rarely and I don't want them either. – Nicole Sep 23 at 13:46
	I'm thinking it's likely to pass. Try looking at food blogs or FB paleo pages. Sometimes just the photography or playful descriptions can help. I have been in that position, and I know it's both scary and miserable. We've eliminated so much, and we have to eat something. – aseafish Sep 23 at 16:55
	I have had aversions to meat after eating way too much of it for a week or two. Usually I just skip meat for a few days and eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables, and have yogurt and kombucha, and I return to normal in a few days. – UncleLongHair Mar 29 at 17:58

arugula · Answer 2 · 2012-09-22 14:25:57Z UTC

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Zinc deficiency can cause taste abnormalities.

answered Sep 22 at 14:25

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ODing zinc kills taste and olfactory senses. – Matt Sep 22 at 16:34

crightfunnylol · Answer 3 · 2012-09-22 15:16:40Z UTC

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kale, brocoli, spinach... and i belive hemp seeds and quinoa are high in protein(both seeds) nuts arent very high in protein i hope this helps

answered Sep 22 at 15:16

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Kale for example has protein, but 1 cup of kale has 33 calories and 2.2g of protein. A modest-protein diet with 2000 calories would have 75g of protein which is 34 cups of kale and more than half your daily calories. A high-protein diet would require 1.5-2.0x that. You'd spend your entire day chewing trying to get enough protein from that. – UncleLongHair Mar 29 at 17:47

Matt · Answer 4 · 2012-09-22 16:35:12Z UTC

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I'd be very surprised if you're deficient in protein. Most folks, even vegan folks, aren't.

answered Sep 22 at 16:35

Matt
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	Yeah, but vegans eat grains and legumes and both contain some protein. Certainly enough for them to hit the RDA, which is quite low. On the days I don't eat meat, I'm am definitely under it. – Nicole Sep 23 at 13:45
	How do you know vegans are not protein deficient? – UncleLongHair Mar 29 at 17:48

ilovepaleo · Answer 5 · 2012-09-22 17:35:54Z UTC

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What about fish? Sometimes I prefer a lighter fish as opposed to eating tons of red meat. Make it with a nice paleo pesto sauce with olive oil, garlic, basic, etc

answered Sep 22 at 17:35

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Limey · Answer 6 · 2013-03-29 16:28:20Z UTC

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Have you tried plainer, less, or differently seasoned meat? I find it easier to eat meat everyday if it's completely unseasoned. It feels more natural and is better tasting, to me at least. :)

answered Mar 29 at 16:28

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Weird Aversion to Meat

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