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Being Vegan Isn't Working Out

I've been trying to follow a vegan diet but find I'm having trouble getting enough Protein. I've got a huge, very painful mouth sore and my doctor thinks it is from insufficient protein. And did I say painful? I think I'm going to at least include eggs, but I'm hoping to find them at a farmer's market from loose chickens. But whatever. I'm feeling really discouraged. But hey! I'm losing weight. blah.

I just wanted to put this out there for other vegans. Maybe you have suggestions?

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    I stopped feeling sorry for myself long enough to do a simple search on Amazon. There is a vegan protein concoction with very good reviews called Lifetime Plant Protein. It has 22 grams of protein and

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I am not vegan but mostly vegetarian. I do eat dairy & eggs & beans & lentils. I make sure to have a couple of protein shakes daily. That's worked for me. I also eat fish & other meats occasionally. Good luck!

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I should to go to my local food co-op and check out vegan protein shakes. I need bulgur wheat anyway, and Whole Paycheck doesn't have it for some reason.

There is a supplement called biotene at vitamin stores big protein shot instead of eating things you dont want just add that as your exception and keep your diet clean :)

Biotene is a mouth wash. If you're referring to Biotin, its a B complex vitamin for hair and nails.Its nothing to do with protein. Yes, it helps hair but its not meant to replace protein.

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I stopped feeling sorry for myself long enough to do a simple search on Amazon. There is a vegan protein concoction with very good reviews called Lifetime Plant Protein. It has 22 grams of protein and other good stuff. That, combined with my homemade chili, tabbouleh and a Kind bar, will give me a much better protein number. I should start feeling much better soon.

I may have the name wrong but it was recommended by my surgeon to make sure there is adequate protein I will double check my info but thanks for the correction

There *are* protein shots that you can buy. Even Walmart and Target sell them. Sunkist makes some you can get from amazon.com. They're up to 42 grams of protein for 3 oz shot but Biotin is simply a vitamin that some people take for the thinning hair that weight loss can cause.

Not sure u can get this in the US but Amazon Uk sell Pea Protein, works just as well as any other protein suppliment it actually has very little taste so i add to yoghurt sometimes if i am lacking a few grams of protein :)

Now *that* was actually helpful! I will check on that myself :) great advice for us all!

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Sunkist may sound like a good idea, but it is definitely NOT vegan nor vegetarian. It contains collagen and cassienate.

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