green ape

thanks for your reply and advice jmf. I lost 28lb fat and gained 7lb lean mass more or less over the last 2 years doing high carb/low fat with a caloric deficit, 3-4 workouts a week, martial arts training twice a week, and around 100km a week cycling. I seem to have plateu'd with body fat %, hence trying the keto/low carb to cut the extra pounds. 200g (organic) tofu doesn't look that much to me, I don't eat any processed soy products,, and I'm combining it with other sources such as seeds,nuts,leafy greens, pea and rice protein. I dont react well to beans and wheat gluten so they're not really an option as a protein source .In my initial post I meant 200-300g soy/tofu (25% of my protein intake), not 200-300g of protein from soy...

, thanks for kindly giving me permission to carry on with my ketogenic diet! maybe i'll start another thread to debate your sweeping statements The soy article on the other hand is genuinely useful, thanks!

I'm on a keto diet (2400 cals daily),, I also cant have sugars/yeast for health reasons. I use fats like virgin olive oil and coconut oil to get my calories up. I also eat loads of leafy greens basically, either stir fried or in a salad. Xylitol is a natural low GI sweetener, as is stevia. You can get your protein levels up using spirulina, firm tofu, and vital wheat gluten (seitan). I also eat about 50 grammes or peanut or almond butter a day. So, yes, you can keep your calories down by bringing the fats down. this link has some great guidelines

Hi all I've started a keto diet lately to try and bring down my body fat from about 20% to early teens. I'm eating about 200-300g tofu a day. I'm also thinking of switching from a rice/pea protein blend to a soya/pea protein blend to bring down my carb intake further. What are your thoughts on this? too much soya? does too much soya carry health risks? Thanks!

can anyone recommend an online whop in the UK I can get vegan BCAAs from? thanks