11-01-2015, 01:49 PM
(11-01-2015, 12:28 PM)Bring4th_Jade Wrote: Everything has protein, it's almost impossible to not get enough protein if you are consuming enough calories. Hemp seeds are the best form of protein, and a good source of omegas. I've been vegan for 3.5 years now and I've never worried about my nutritional intake, and neither have I been anywhere near ill health. I wouldn't suggest that vegetarians -have- to take krill oil as a supplement. There are plenty of people who have been without animal proteins/fat for much longer than me, and are much healthier than me.
I agree about oil usage and only use coconut and olive oil. A little birdie told me last night that there's some disease that they are unable to control on the olive trees in southern Italy, so olive oil prices may increase in the near future. I've also read it's common for most of the olive oil supply in the states to be cut with other oils, so it's good to buy as high quality as you can.
I do incorporate hemp into my diet for the whole protein, vitamins and minerals, good omega 3/6 ratio, but I would not do it to supplement for Omega 3 alone. As this is a plant source, you will hardly get any DHA out of it.
I realize that if it wasn't for the Omega 3 ALA conversion issue in humans, whole food veganism would be the healthiest and most ethical diet EVER and I'd sign up. The point I am trying to make is specifically regarding Omega 3s. No one can deny, not even the strictest most educated VEGAN, that we need Omega 3 fats.
And the only proper source for humans of Omega 3s is from animal sources. Taking a high quality pill would be the best option for vegetarians, but vegans will have to draw their line in the sand.