re: Plant based diet?

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My thoughts - maybe you CAN get protein from plant sources, but the amount of beans, etc you'd need to eat to consume enough protein has to be very irritating to the gut.

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Definitely NOT. Your protein needs aren't nearly as large as you'd think, even if very active. There are a fair number of vegan athletes who manage to train & compete at high levels on vegan diets.

Seeds & nuts, nut butters, and nut flours can contribute significant amounts of protein to balanced vegan diets...it's not all beans. You can buy plant-based protein powders derived from seeds as well.