Is there sufficient protein in eggs and milk ?

Spirogyra

I'm vegetarian, well mostly. On an average day I only consume eggs and milk in terms of protein source. I generally add Quinoa to my vegetables but a lot is lost in the 'gravy'. I'm not looking for medical advice,I'm just wondering whether this is enough for a consistent runner?thanks S

ford2600

Spirogyra wrote: »

I'm vegetarian, well mostly. On an average day I only consume eggs and milk in terms of protein source. I generally add Quinoa to my vegetables but a lot is lost in the 'gravy'. I'm not looking for medical advice,I'm just wondering whether this is enough for a consistent runner?thanks S

Depends how much you eat of them!

People over complicate protein; just have a decent source with each meal; for you that will mean more plant rich sources.

Can you add a little cheese or yoghurt?

Add a little whey to your porridge in morning?

Another very good contributor here to an excellent website
http://sigmanutrition.com/episode133/

HelenAnne

Based on a very unscientific sample of one (me!): I'm vegetarian, have been for years, and I run 30-40 miles a week. I have milk in my porridge and in my tea and coffee, an egg and a yoghurt for lunch, usually something with beans/ chickpeas, or some nuts for dinner and I always feel fine, don't have any problems with injuries / tiredness etc. (Obviously I eat other food during the day too, but those are my main protein sources.)

I don't think I'm training hard enough to need to worry about extra protein, just my normal food seems fine, so I'd say eggs and milk would be fine for you. Once you're not hungry and running ok, I'd say it's fine.

28064212

Spirogyra wrote: »

I'm vegetarian, well mostly. On an average day I only consume eggs and milk in terms of protein source. I generally add Quinoa to my vegetables but a lot is lost in the 'gravy'. I'm not looking for medical advice,I'm just wondering whether this is enough for a consistent runner?thanks S

X = Amount of protein you need (Google it)
Y = Amount of protein you eat (measure it)

If X < Y, increase Y. It's really not that difficult. Yes, X can have a range of values, but a bit of trial and error is all that's needed

positron

Cheese, tofu, beans, eggs, lentils & nuts are all packed with protien.

annapr

positron wrote: »

Cheese, tofu, beans, eggs, lentils & nuts are all packed with protien.

And seeds. Add pumpkin/sunflower/ whatever seeds and nuts to your porridge and it meets most of your protein needs for the day.

68 lost souls

Learn to love tofu and cheese

Bananaleaf

OP I'm not veggie but have been trying to cut meat from my diet. I'm 3 weeks off meat now - not long enough to say I am a vegetarian, but I am getting there.

Ways that I have managed to bulk up my protein intake are:

one full egg and the white only of a second egg.
soya yoghurts with added protein
protein pancakes
lentils
cottage cheese
protein milk (supervalu and avonmore have versions of this)
chocolate protein milk
I also take BCAAs when I train which gives me an extra 5-10g of protein, depending on how much I take

youngrun

WHat happens if you dont eat enough protein ? Does it make any difference running wise?

TFBubendorfer

youngrun wrote: »

WHat happens if you dont eat enough protein ? Does it make any difference running wise?

Constant fatigue is one of the issues with low protein, which can't be good for you running. Apart from that

The last sign to look for that might indicate a lack of protein in the diet is a feeling of low energy, moodiness, and the inability to handle stress well. Without protein to stabilize the blood sugar, the tendency to experience exhausting highs and lows in mood and energy increases.

pcuser

I eat fish about 3 times a week if I did not I would be vegan. I was also worried about protein intake. I find chick peas and black beans along with lentils and peas sufficed when I was using the C25K app.

Im thinking now that I might need to get a protein supplement as my running distance is increasing every week.

Ososlo

pcuser wrote: »

I eat fish about 3 times a week if I did not I would be vegan. I was also worried about protein intake. I find chick peas and black beans along with lentils and peas sufficed when I was using the C25K app.

Im thinking now that I might need to get a protein supplement as my running distance is increasing every week.

Why would you think you need a supplement? Why can't you just eat more foods which are high in protein? Nuts, seeds and tofu are full of protein along with the beans and peas and lentils which you're currently having, so that is plenty of protein.

El Caballo

Ososlo wrote: »

Why would you think you need a supplement? Why can't you just eat more foods which are high in protein? Nuts, seeds and tofu are full of protein along with the beans and peas and lentils which you're currently having, so that is plenty of protein.

Not all proteins are born equal. There is a problem for vegans in this sense since they can't take fast acting proteins like whey which are extremely useful for recovery after workouts when compared to more slow acting plant based proteins. Also with plant based proteins being weaker than than animal based ones means that you need much more from plants than you do from animal based which can cause a problem when it comes to quantities of food. It's not something I've delved into much but sometimes, supplementation is not as bad as the rep it gets.

dekbhoy

Two bananas, half pint of milk, two eggs and a tblspoon of peanut butter into smoothie maker and whizz. Delicious protein shake.

TFBubendorfer

dekbhoy wrote: »

Two bananas, half pint of milk, two eggs and a tblspoon of peanut butter into smoothie maker and whizz. Delicious protein shake.

not for vegans, though

pcuser

dekbhoy wrote: »

Two bananas, half pint of milk, two eggs and a tblspoon of peanut butter into smoothie maker and whizz. Delicious protein shake.

I dont drink milk or eat eggs, Just soya milk.