October 16, 2009, Newsletter Issue #189: Vegetarians on Atkins Diet?
Tip of the Week
Dr. Atkins didn't specify fat to protein ratio, and fat sources on a vegetarian diet is no problem with oils, nuts, avocados, etc.
What can be a problem is protein sources. It's less of a problem if you eat diary and eggs, but if you are a vegan, you need to hunt every protein gram.
Here are acceptable protein sources:
Soy (Tofu, fake meat and the like)
Peanuts
Nuts
Seeds
Legumes
(Eggs, Dairy)
There are findings that people consuming at least 1 cup of nuts and seeds a day, have friendly bacteria in their intestines that produce essential amino acids, which in their turn are building blocks for protein.
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