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.
As a result, large plantations of specific species, such as blue agave, can be found in the warm regions of Mexico and the American Southwest. The leaves of the agave can be beaten to make fiber, and they also generate a foamy material that is much like soap. The leaves can also be cooked to make a relatively bland but filling meal. The flower stalks are sweet when roasted, and one of the most commonly collected parts of the plant.