It is almost impossible to be protein deficient with a typical American diet and most likely eating 3 or 4 times the amount of protein you need in a day. As a beef producer even I recognize the fact that beef really is luxory item and not a necessity.
One Methods: Sweetening Cold Foods with Agave. Agave is syrup derived from the sap of the agave plant (also called aguamiel) found in the desert region of Central Mexico.It is a natural sweetener that can be used in place of sugar and honey. Since agave is derived from a plant, it is considered vegan, unlike honey which comes from bees. 2  Agave is deemed a viable, natural sweetener for those following a vegan diet. 3  Agave does not crystallize as honey sometimes does because it is high in fructose.
The agave plant. Tequila is made from the agave, pronounced 'Uh-Gah-Vee'. A native plant to Mexico, its name originates from a Greek word meaning 'noble' or 'admirable'. In Mexico the plant is also sometimes referred to as 'Maguey' (pronounced 'mag-gay').