Originally Posted by TerryWA

I have gout and kidney problems and found that if I stay away from animal protein I feel better. I also have severe arthritis and post polio problems. I have been vegetarian for nine years this time. I do eat the occasional egg and a little cheese but get most of my protein from predigested whey suppliment shakes and soy products that seems to be what my body does best on. I drink two or three thirty gram protein drinks a day.
I watch my carbohydrate intake, and total calories. I'll go over my calories sometimes but try hard to keep the carbohydrates under 40 even on holidays. If I indulge in more carbohydrates it is usually in the form of fruit and I can't tell you enough how much less pain I have been in these last few years. Sugar and Meat are the enemys of my body. Good luck to you in discovering what works best for your body. TerryWA