Beautiful intro, and welcome to Steemit! I did find your post very beneficial, and think the diet sounds great, if it's possible. Replacing meat can be a tricky business, but I know you posted a photo of the durian fruit. I've never tried it, but often wondered if it could replace meat, seeing as how you say it's satiating. Realistically, it's a tricky fruit though seeing as how it's so pungent in smell. Don't know if I could get away with that one because I live in an apartment building. Anywho, loved the post. Upvoted, following, and resteemed.
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Thank you for your appreciated post. Durian is very filling, but also other fruits lie jackfruits and avocados can have a similar effect. However, I think the most useful strategy is to not try and recreate the satiating feeling meat usually gives, rather give ourselves time and possibility to "wean" of meat so-to-speak. It will feel less satisfying for a little while, but when we are consistent with different food choices; that "craving" for meat will dissipate and fall away, at least from my own experience it turned out that way. Whatever is high in protein and fats are usually good substitutes in the beginning, have you tried soya-products?
Thanks for the tips! If you mean soy products, I try to stay away from them, because they supposedly contain estrogen.
yes, phytoestrogens...isoflavones which can mimic estrogen in our bodies. i stay away from soy products too! i don't eat a lot of meat, and i will second the jackfruit recommendation for something that mimics meat if you need that in the beginning. also, EGGPLANT! and mushrooms...even bell peppers...all of these are great substitutes for the taste and feel of meat depending on the recipe. as far as nutritional content, quinoa, chia seeds and spirulina are all complete proteins...but anyone eating a whole foods diet will be getting enough protein as long as they are consuming enough calories. sorry to butt in, lol! just thought i would share!
No need to be sorry, thank you for the input! That's two votes for the jackfruit. I might have to try that at some point. ty!