2023-02-13T13:05:45Z https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/groups/butwheredoyougetyourprotein/forum/topics/feed/all https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/groups/butwheredoyougetyourprotein/forum/topics/protein-sources-eggs-for-children 2016-01-16T21:41:34.000Z 2016-01-16T21:41:34.000Z Lotus33 https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/Lotus33 <div><p>Please tell me why eggs are not a good source of protein (besides not being raw vegan).  I know they are disgusting when you think about what they are &amp; where they come from, &amp; I know they can harbor bacteria, &amp; it is not animal friendly, &amp; they are high in cholesterol... but, why specifically would they not be a good source of protein?  I want to be able to explain it to my mom whom, despite being into raw, is still concerned about my kids needing to get enough protein while growing since they probably don't eat enough greens &amp; nuts are more about fat.</p><p></p><p>Also, should this really be a concern?  I know there's plenty of protein in raw vegan for an adult... but what about growing children?  Do they need more?</p><p></p><p>What about peanuts/peanut butter... should this be avoided due to possible aflatoxin or might this be a good source as a legume for another protein?</p></div> https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/groups/butwheredoyougetyourprotein/forum/topics/protein-what-about-it-really 2010-03-25T03:14:21.000Z 2010-03-25T03:14:21.000Z fruit loves me https://www.thefrugivorediet.com/members/fruitlovesme <div>Here are some of the issue concerning protein that I plan to look into:<br /><br />Quantity: not only do  lfrv's get enough, but also what are the dangers of getting too much? <br />Essential amino acids: I want to look at some of the sources of specific amino acids<br />Non-essential amino acids: what, if anything, interferes with their production in the body?<br />Absorption: What helps/hinders it? <br />Bio-availability: plant vs animal-based, raw vs cooked<br /><br />Some of these issues are discussed in this thread: <a href="http://www.30bananasaday.com/group/30badinternetoutreachguerrillas/forum/topics/nutritional-adequacy-of-human">http://www.30bananasaday.com/group/30badinternetoutreachguerrillas/forum/topics/nutritional-adequacy-of-human</a><br />and I don't want to be repetitive, but maybe people can expand either there or here.<br /><br />One of the other things that I started reading are the World Health Organization guidelines on protein.  Not a place most of us would start, but I actually like using government guidelines as a baseline for any necessary critique.   I found that here:  <a href="http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/003/AA040E/AA040E00.HTM">http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/003/AA040E/AA040E00.HTM</a><br /><br />More later....<br /><br /></div>