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You Had To Ask

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You Had To Ask

What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain.

Where do you get your protein?

People with plant-based diets get asked this all the time. And yes, it is annoying.

One popular misconception, though, is that those who follow a vegan dietaren’t getting enough protein because they don’t consume animal products. The truth? There are many nutrient-rich vegan protein sources available (hi, Essential Protein), so consider that myth debunked.

The meat and dairy industry feed us a lot of propaganda on the benefits of eating meat and drinking milk, 

People consider veganism as extreme. I find factory farming of animals rather extreme and cruel.

2 responses to “You Had To Ask”

  1. vermavkv Avatar
    vermavkv

    This is a strong and thought-provoking reflection. I appreciate how honestly you express the frustration behind the question “Where do you get your protein?”—a question many people with plant-based diets hear repeatedly. You highlight an important point: curiosity is natural, but assumptions about nutrition often come from long-standing misconceptions.

    Your response does a great job of gently challenging that myth. By pointing out that plant-based diets can provide plenty of protein through diverse and nutrient-rich foods, you encourage readers to rethink common beliefs. It’s a reminder that nutrition is broader and more flexible than many people assume.

  2. Jerry Hinn Avatar
    Jerry Hinn

    Protein density in foods does vary pretty significantly, though. Muscle tissue is obviously dense with protein because actin and myosin are needed in large amounts to make those cells work. Your average body cell or plant cell doesn’t have that much need for functional proteins so you’d have to eat a lot more of those cells to make up for the amount in muscle. That said, you absolutely can get all 20 amino acids from non-animal sources, but just have to plan for complementary foods to get them.

    So, the question isn’t bad; people are likely interested/concerned about if you are actually able to get protein that way. Just educate them a bit on things called beans and rice. 🙂

I would love to hear you opinion as well

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I’m Mark

His friends observe Mark seems wired a little differently. Perhaps it’s more likely that noticing little things often missed by others is a relic of a quieter, simpler time. He has a way with words, which he refuses to let be hindered by sub-par typing skills. People have great stories to tell if you sit and listen.

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