Want to become Veg, but allergic to nuts and lentel.

That's a pretty good question, I would probably consult a nutritionist... just because both nuts and lentils are a pretty big part of a vegs diet. We don't want to compromise your health at all by making the switch.

thanks a lot for the info but im 15 and dont really have access to one, but thanks for the positive input

okay, so when you say lentils, do you mean chickpeas aswell, and when you say nuts, do you mean all nuts, and do you mean it's a life threatening allergy?

http://www.foodaq.com/html/Vegetarian-Vegan/127748.html

High protein foods include:
Hemp Seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds, seeds, Split peas, grains(Barley, Brown rice, Buckwheat, Millet, Oatmeal, Rye, Wheat germ, Wheat, hard red, Wild rice), vegetables(Artichokes, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green peas, Green pepper, Kale, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Mustard green, Onions, Potatoes, Spinach, Tomatoes, Turnip greens, Watercress, Yams, Zucchini), fruits(Apple, Banana, Cantaloupe, Grape, Grapefruit, Honeydew melon, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Strawberry)

What about things like soy (as in things like tofu and mock meats) and chick peas?

Good luck with it!

hey, yes sadly enough chik peas are on my list of foods I can't eat as well. and tofu and soy products don't agree with me either. thankyou for your support anf help

There is way too much obsession with 'protein' in today's society - mostly because of propaganda from the meat and dairy industries telling everyone that they need copious amounts of it for good nutrition (the same industries which funded some bogus CSIRO research a few years ago).

It does not help that misleading claims are so often made (both by omnis and even by some well-intentioned vegans) that only so-called 'complete' protein is good enough, ie. animal protein, or a combination of beans and grains that have the same amino acid profile as meat. The premise that humans need protein in a form that resembles meat is totally wrong, and based on a falsehood that the optimum diet for humans involves meat, or meat substitutes.

There is also a dangerous fad for a high protein, low fat and low carb diet for losing weight - eating like this just gives you low energy, mood swings and bad breath (not to mention heart disease, cancer and osteoporosis).

Protein is a macronutrient, and we do need a moderate amount of it - but we are made healthier and happier human beings by eating greater quantities of complex carbohydrates (60%) and essential fats (30%), and keeping protein to a minimum (10%). In an affluent society like Australia, protein deficiency is extremely rare - when it does occur, it is usually caused by an overall calorie deficiency (ie. not eating enough food).

Almost all staple foods contain a sufficient amount of protein, including ordinary things like bread, pasta, rice, corn and potatoes (that is why they are called staples, because most of the world survives on them). If you don't like nuts, lentils or tofu (or can't eat them because of allergies), it's no big deal. The main thing is to try and eat a reasonably varied diet of fresh fruits, vegetables and wholegrains, with a minimum of sugar and processed junk food, to make sure you get your micronutrients, esp B vitamins, calcium, iron, etc. And it's really really important to include essential fatty acids, which are found in avocadoes and olive oil (as well as various nut and seed oils).

I have been a happy and healthy vegan for 15 years, and I generally don't eat nuts, beans or lentils - not because I'm allergic, but because I think there are a million other things to eat that are good for you, and which taste a lot better (like apples, home-baked potato wedges, a wholemeal pita wrap with avocado, semi-dried tomatoes, baby spinach and rocket, soba noodles, and of course vegan dark chocolate).

Learn to understand your own body and what it needs to thrive - but most of all, enjoy your food! We're fortunate to live in a country with such an abundance of choice.

thankyou so much for all this info and the time you put into writting it. i have no doubt now i'll be happy and healthy as a vegetarian even with my allergies. thankyou

I've decided thanks to everyone who's respondeds help I'll start today and hopefully for as long as i can never eat another piece of meat again. thankyou all