Protein in nuts/seeds

[ajohnson45]

Hello,

I am very very new to raw, infact still trying to transition. I was wondering, how much nuts/seeds would one have to eat to replace a chicken breast worth of protein?

And what are the best to eat?

Thanks

Andrea

[EZ rider]

I have heard that most nuts are not raw. In fact I have heard that many food processors consider pasteurization as a raw enhancement process and that the nuts are still labeled as raw after being pasteurized. Also I heard that many nuts are removed from their shell using a heat blasting process. For these reasons I have decided that nuts have no place in my raw food program. You need to make your own decision about nuts but sticking your head in the sand won't change reality.

[ajohnson45]

Wow I had no idea! Like I said, I'm very very new to raw. Sooo then, if no nuts, what do you eat for protein, or rather what foods have the most protein?

thanks again

[EZ rider]

I use seeds (good substitute in recipes), coconut, avocado, and there is protein in most raw foods. Good luck on your raw food journey. :)

[justinesmith]

I would recommend Victoria Boutenko's book "Green for life" if you are concerned about protein. It answered every question I had about the subject. It also helps to know that the protein content in meat is measured before cooking it which denatures the protein and changes it. So if a package says 23 grams that means 23 grams before heating. Another great, great book to see would be "the China Study" by T. Colin Campbell. Best of luck to you!

[ajohnson45]

I would recommend Victoria Boutenko's book "Green for life" if you are concerned about protein. It answered every question I had about the subject. It also helps to know that the protein content in meat is measured before cooking it which denatures the protein and changes it. So if a package says 23 grams that means 23 grams before heating. Another great, great book to see would be "the China Study" by T. Colin Campbell. Best of luck to you!


Thanks! I will get that book for sure, I've seen some of Victoria Boutenko's video lectures.

That's interesting about the meat protein measurement thing, how sneaky is that?!! I bet alot goes missing after heating, hmmmm.

Thanks again,

Andrea

[Veganforlife]

How about Alissa's book? Do you have that one? Excellent!!!

[Revvell]

You might wish to read what Alissa says about protein. IF one got as much protein from meat as is claimed, why would one have to eat so much of it?

I'm also curious as to why you are concerned about protein instead of ALL nutrients? do you know anyone who is protein deficient? I know people who live on soda, candy, donuts and coffee. How nutrient deficient are they?

I agree with VeganforLife ~ Please pick up Alissa's book. There is a wealth of information in one place you'll not find anywhere else.

Revvell

[ajohnson45]

Thanks, I will get that book too, I always like to build my book supply and don't really have any on raw. So thanks.

Also, I am concerned with all nutrients, and as we generally balance our meals, meat was the only thing I was eliminating. Basically I wanted to give the kiddos a choice, would you like a chicken breast or a pile of seeds/nuts with your salad? LOL... does that sound crazy. Anyways, the kid's chose the seed/nuts which delighted me.. I'm attempting to come up with a kid friendly raw diet, so thank you everyone for the suggestions!

[River Mom]

Sounds like your right on track.
RM

[aililiu]

and for a brilliant source of raw protein... (and yummy essential fatty acids)...

HEMP HEMP HEMP!

yay!

<3

[rawfigure]

Don't try this at home..

3.5 oz of chicken breast has 160 cals : 3 grams of fat and 30 grams of Protein

and

1 cup Almonds has 815 cals / 71 grams of fat / and 30 Protein :eek:

I would not trade one for another to get in protein. Most nuts, like Almonds, are a fat source. There are better sources of protein.

[aililiu]

that said, fats are very good for you ;)
they have healed me sooo much!
but i would definitely choose hemp over almonds.
you know theyre raw,
and theres no finicky soaking/sprouting ;)

sorry, im a huuuge hemp advocate.

[ajohnson45]

Hemp seed, what a great idea!! For some reason everything seems to leak from my brain while I'm trying to think about it. KWIM? My aunt eats hemp seed like mad.