Shadow
03-07-2006, 06:32 PM
(originally posted at eatprotein.com, September 2002)
Thought I'd start a topic where we could discuss what's currently appearing in the vegetarian press, specifically Vegetarian Times ( http://www.vegetariantimes.com ) and VeggieLife ( http://www.veggielife.com ). And if there are other vegetarian periodicals you read, please feel free to jump in and/or post the links.
I tend to use the Veggie Life recipes more often than the VT recipes, since they seem to adapt more easily to PP. That said, both mags had a cover tag (VT, Sept. 02; VL, Autumn 02) about 'Protein power' -- not discussing this plan, but talking about the ever present question 'how do you get enough protein?' and ways vegetarians could increase and/or ensure adequate protein in their diets.
VT took the conventional approach, that 50g protein was sufficient for adults, and then listed those types of foods that would provide that daily amount. They were also cautionary about eggs (high cholesterol) and dairy (too much saturated fats) -- in other words, basically what they've been writing for a long while. They did print a good primer for vegetarians trying to adapt to PP, about proteins in plant-based sources and where to find the best bets...but they came up a bit short on actual use recipes.
Also in September's issue is a pretty good article on quick-prep food (Fast Food: healthy 30 min. meals) where several of the recipes look promising, and articles about packing lunches, starting to hike and choosing athletic footwear. And, there were a complement of coupons to pay me back for my newstand price .
I was a lot happier with VeggieLife's approach to their 'Protein power' article. They recommend 0.4g protein/pound of body wt. or 0.8 to 0.9g protein per kilo. The recommendations for the amounts come out remarkably similar to the minimum protein requirement I calculated from the original Protein Power book.
edited by Gaelen, 11/3/02:
Per the Winter 2002 issue of 'Veggie Life', p. 8-9, I no longer need to feel like a math doof...there was a math error in part of their formula! However, I'm happy to report that VL stuck with a 'formula' approach to figuring protein requirements, which allows that the larger/more active you are, the more protein you need to maintain your body. Their original numbers were about 2.4g/lb protein, while their revised numbers (0.4g/lb) still recommend as much protein (for me, at 176lbs.) as the original PP formulas recommend--70g and change.
I am about 81.36 kg (179 divided by 2.2), and multiplying by the factors VL suggests for kilos, I get a protein requirement of 65-73g per day...PP's formulas put me at about 69g minimum daily protein requirement (116 LBW x 0.6 activity factor). This recognition that people need varying amounts of protein, and that 50g isn't enough, is a huge step forward for the veggie press. I was really glad to see VL making that leap, and their recipes throughout the magazine reflect more attention to protein levels.
VL's article suggests soy products, nuts, seeds and lentils as higher protein sources, and offered a sample menu (1719 calories, 75g protein). I'd like to see them do an article that includes more seitan as a protein choice for those who prefer to limit soy, but this issue (still on stands) is packed with ideas for tofu and there's an edamame spread I'd like to try, too.
This season's VL also has an article on smoking tofu at home, and drying things from the harvest (or farmer's market, if you don't have a harvest to dry...)
On the whole, I think this season's VL is a better buy off the newstands than Sept.'s VT. And I always appreciate when a magazine includes full nutrient counts for their recipes (making it easier to adapt them to PP) and several coupons per issue for things I'm buying anyway. Does anyone else read these magazines semi-regularly (say 3-4 times per year or more?)
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Gaelen
Thought I'd start a topic where we could discuss what's currently appearing in the vegetarian press, specifically Vegetarian Times ( http://www.vegetariantimes.com ) and VeggieLife ( http://www.veggielife.com ). And if there are other vegetarian periodicals you read, please feel free to jump in and/or post the links.
I tend to use the Veggie Life recipes more often than the VT recipes, since they seem to adapt more easily to PP. That said, both mags had a cover tag (VT, Sept. 02; VL, Autumn 02) about 'Protein power' -- not discussing this plan, but talking about the ever present question 'how do you get enough protein?' and ways vegetarians could increase and/or ensure adequate protein in their diets.
VT took the conventional approach, that 50g protein was sufficient for adults, and then listed those types of foods that would provide that daily amount. They were also cautionary about eggs (high cholesterol) and dairy (too much saturated fats) -- in other words, basically what they've been writing for a long while. They did print a good primer for vegetarians trying to adapt to PP, about proteins in plant-based sources and where to find the best bets...but they came up a bit short on actual use recipes.
Also in September's issue is a pretty good article on quick-prep food (Fast Food: healthy 30 min. meals) where several of the recipes look promising, and articles about packing lunches, starting to hike and choosing athletic footwear. And, there were a complement of coupons to pay me back for my newstand price .
I was a lot happier with VeggieLife's approach to their 'Protein power' article. They recommend 0.4g protein/pound of body wt. or 0.8 to 0.9g protein per kilo. The recommendations for the amounts come out remarkably similar to the minimum protein requirement I calculated from the original Protein Power book.
edited by Gaelen, 11/3/02:
Per the Winter 2002 issue of 'Veggie Life', p. 8-9, I no longer need to feel like a math doof...there was a math error in part of their formula! However, I'm happy to report that VL stuck with a 'formula' approach to figuring protein requirements, which allows that the larger/more active you are, the more protein you need to maintain your body. Their original numbers were about 2.4g/lb protein, while their revised numbers (0.4g/lb) still recommend as much protein (for me, at 176lbs.) as the original PP formulas recommend--70g and change.
I am about 81.36 kg (179 divided by 2.2), and multiplying by the factors VL suggests for kilos, I get a protein requirement of 65-73g per day...PP's formulas put me at about 69g minimum daily protein requirement (116 LBW x 0.6 activity factor). This recognition that people need varying amounts of protein, and that 50g isn't enough, is a huge step forward for the veggie press. I was really glad to see VL making that leap, and their recipes throughout the magazine reflect more attention to protein levels.
VL's article suggests soy products, nuts, seeds and lentils as higher protein sources, and offered a sample menu (1719 calories, 75g protein). I'd like to see them do an article that includes more seitan as a protein choice for those who prefer to limit soy, but this issue (still on stands) is packed with ideas for tofu and there's an edamame spread I'd like to try, too.
This season's VL also has an article on smoking tofu at home, and drying things from the harvest (or farmer's market, if you don't have a harvest to dry...)
On the whole, I think this season's VL is a better buy off the newstands than Sept.'s VT. And I always appreciate when a magazine includes full nutrient counts for their recipes (making it easier to adapt them to PP) and several coupons per issue for things I'm buying anyway. Does anyone else read these magazines semi-regularly (say 3-4 times per year or more?)
_________________
Gaelen