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Originally Posted by cinnyminny  serpentinesylph - I LOVE sushi/sashimi! Traditional Japanese is one of my favorite cuisines and there is a lot of seafood in Japenese cuisine. I worry about balanced meals too because any personal trainer or nutritionist would probably frown upon cutting out all the protein available from eating meat. I know there are protein alternatives but I definitely dont have the money (being a poor college student that I am) to pay for groceries since I have a meal plan. But I'm still going to cut down on meat consumption cause like you all have said, some is better than none  |
I'm a huge fan, too!
I'm a big fan of Japanese culture in general (Japanese major here!), and I love the cuisine. But you're definitely right, there is a lot of seafood there. There are lots of meat alternatives from brands like Bocca and Morningstar, just to list two more common types, but you can also get protein from other places like in nuts and beans (including soy), tofu (Japanese cuisine right there!), and certain veggies. And don't forget dairy and eggs! Getting protein is not as hard as a lot of people think. Good luck, cinnyminny. You're on the right path!