The Protein Question

I am always (read: ALWAYS) getting asked about protein as a vegan, and that became a question posed with even greater intensity and looks of alarm when I transitioned to a 100% raw-vegan diet. Despite decades of available information (think Frances Moore Lappe and John Robbins) and an ever-increasing exposure to a variety of cuisines, there still seems to be some sort of block on the protein "issue". Recently I ran across this thread on a favorite raw forum I hit up for recipes (when I have the time!), containing an excellent -- clear and concise -- summary by contributor 'Evigail' on just how our bodies utilize amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) from the food we ingest and how a plant-based diet can meet our needs. So I'm posting it -- in part to share useful information, but selfishly to have a post to direct the questioners to when I don't feel like having to explain myself over and over and over and over again...

Teacher Sarah polkas to Dennis Murphys

My ceilidh teacher Sarah at the weekly Bozeman Celtic music session, 317 Irish Pub on Sunday night... she kicks butt. Literally.