I am a competitive figure skater and I skate 3-4 hours a day five days a week. I also do an hour and a half of off ice strength and cardio exercises, three times per week. In addition I do 3 hours of modern and ballet classes per week.
I am in fairly good shape right now but would really love to lose a few pounds so that I look better on the ice and you can really see my muscles.
Since becoming a vegetarian I feel like I have been having trouble eating as healthy as I did before. I am eating more ice cream and sweets. I also use to eat fish but haven't been eatting it for one month. I would be willing to eat fish again if it will allow me to lose body fat. Also, my doctor said it would be good for me to eat fish because my blood is showing signs of having some sort of problem. I would really love to find a diet plan that I can stick to and lose weight. If anyone has any books, websites or personal suggestions that would be fantastic. Thanks for any help!Where can I find a vegetarian diet plan for athletes?
meal plan: http://www.vegsoc.org/cordonvert/recipes鈥?/a>
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drink "for goodness shakes" - they have loads of minerals, vitamins and more to keep you strong and they are really yummy milkshakes, and low on fat - visit their website -http://www.forgoodnessshakes.com/
ice cream???--- skinny cow ice cream , completly vegetarian (low on calories,fat,saturates)
drink innocent smoothies
plenty of fruit and vegetables, they help keep you strong
try the this site - http://www.vegsoc.org/cordonvert/recipes鈥?/a> , they recipes for being much healthier, just look on their recipe page
quorn an alternative to meat, this can help you if your needing protein visit their page - http://www.quorn.co.uk/CMSPage.aspx
cut the ice cream and the sweets, especially the ones with refined sugar.
eat fruits and veggies. dark green vegetables balance your blood.Where can I find a vegetarian diet plan for athletes?
Google vegan athlete for ideas. There are healthy vegan athletes. Eat less junk food--try to find out what triggers your junk food cravings and work with those.
"Becoming Vegan" by Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina have chapters that address both weight loss AND vegan athletes and their nutritional needs. I haven't read their other book "Becoming Vegetarian" but I'd guess that it has similar coverage for those on a vegetarian diet. Both vegetarian and vegan diets can support balanced, complete nutrition and the needs of athletes.Where can I find a vegetarian diet plan for athletes?
Visit your local Seventh-day Adventist Church and they will help you with a Vegetarian diet plan. The Adventists are the worldwide christian leaders and health advocates in the area of Vegetarianism. Since the 1800's.
They have that stuff in the back of Gay Trucker magazine.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
What foods have the most protein on a vegetarian diet?
Looking to gain weight on a vegetarian diet.What foods have the most protein on a vegetarian diet?
To gain weight on a vegetarian diet, think more about calories than protein. Get your protein from beans (which are calorically dense AND have protein) then focus on the calories. Eat a lot of potatos, sweet potatos and yams to be exact. One good sized yam or sweet potato can be up to 200 calories, which is a great side dish for a vegetarian looking to gain weight (in a healthy way, because sweet potatos have essential nutrients and are high in fiber). You should also look into buying soy products, because those are made from soy protein, and if you add soy cheese to things that adds protein AND calories. Soy cheese on baked potatos would be perfect!
beans, tofu, and nuts.What foods have the most protein on a vegetarian diet?
Beans, nuts and tofu...
Good Luck :-)
fishWhat foods have the most protein on a vegetarian diet?
any type of beans especially soy, nuts, peas.......soy protein drink mix also to supplement at meals
BEANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bagels, dairy products, beans, nuts. also check out this website for more info: http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/dietaryt鈥?/a>
Eggs, all soy-based products.....legumes (lentils are great), beans. For "non-food" options, there are protein shakes, powders, etc. Protein won't necessarily make you gain weight; you'll need to up your carbs as well. Are you a healthy individual?
Too much protein can tax your kidneys. How fast do you want to gain this weight? Veggie pizza, milk shakes, rice, veggies all will help......watch the fat content as well. You want to embark on a healthy regimen. Have you cleared this with your Physician? You might want to check with a nutritionist.
If you are trying to gain muscle from vegetarian diet, you are dreaming. No vegetarian food, i.e. beans, peas %26amp; lantils, can give you a full spectrum of amino acids which you need for
muscle growth. You still have to eat and eat enough of animal proteins. Otherwise you would not gain the muscle growth as much as you desire or would damage your muscles because of inadequate intake of proteins.
Are you ovo-lacto?Cheese and eggs are very high protein and high calorie. Beans are very good too, just be sure to combine with a grain product for complete amino acids.
"Diet for a Small Planet" is a great reference for how to combine foods with lots of good recipes and tips.
Hemp seeds pound for pound.
fish
vege lasanga. Susie
Cottage cheese (reduced fat version) is high in protein.
Dry roasted nuts like cashew, almonds and peanuts are good, if you do not mind a little fat.
Sprouted legumes like mung(green gram) are good.
Eat a variety of legumes. Try Indian menus with lot of legumes.
Milk and yogurt are good (fat free, plain)
Tofu, soy nuggets etc are good
If you eat rice, eat brown rice instead of white rice.
I'm a vegetarian too but I have to take vitamins for protein(I'm allergic to nuts soy and dairy) or beans, they're nasty but I gotta eat it
To gain weight on a vegetarian diet, think more about calories than protein. Get your protein from beans (which are calorically dense AND have protein) then focus on the calories. Eat a lot of potatos, sweet potatos and yams to be exact. One good sized yam or sweet potato can be up to 200 calories, which is a great side dish for a vegetarian looking to gain weight (in a healthy way, because sweet potatos have essential nutrients and are high in fiber). You should also look into buying soy products, because those are made from soy protein, and if you add soy cheese to things that adds protein AND calories. Soy cheese on baked potatos would be perfect!
beans, tofu, and nuts.What foods have the most protein on a vegetarian diet?
Beans, nuts and tofu...
Good Luck :-)
fishWhat foods have the most protein on a vegetarian diet?
any type of beans especially soy, nuts, peas.......soy protein drink mix also to supplement at meals
BEANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bagels, dairy products, beans, nuts. also check out this website for more info: http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/dietaryt鈥?/a>
Eggs, all soy-based products.....legumes (lentils are great), beans. For "non-food" options, there are protein shakes, powders, etc. Protein won't necessarily make you gain weight; you'll need to up your carbs as well. Are you a healthy individual?
Too much protein can tax your kidneys. How fast do you want to gain this weight? Veggie pizza, milk shakes, rice, veggies all will help......watch the fat content as well. You want to embark on a healthy regimen. Have you cleared this with your Physician? You might want to check with a nutritionist.
If you are trying to gain muscle from vegetarian diet, you are dreaming. No vegetarian food, i.e. beans, peas %26amp; lantils, can give you a full spectrum of amino acids which you need for
muscle growth. You still have to eat and eat enough of animal proteins. Otherwise you would not gain the muscle growth as much as you desire or would damage your muscles because of inadequate intake of proteins.
Are you ovo-lacto?Cheese and eggs are very high protein and high calorie. Beans are very good too, just be sure to combine with a grain product for complete amino acids.
"Diet for a Small Planet" is a great reference for how to combine foods with lots of good recipes and tips.
Hemp seeds pound for pound.
fish
vege lasanga. Susie
Cottage cheese (reduced fat version) is high in protein.
Dry roasted nuts like cashew, almonds and peanuts are good, if you do not mind a little fat.
Sprouted legumes like mung(green gram) are good.
Eat a variety of legumes. Try Indian menus with lot of legumes.
Milk and yogurt are good (fat free, plain)
Tofu, soy nuggets etc are good
If you eat rice, eat brown rice instead of white rice.
I'm a vegetarian too but I have to take vitamins for protein(I'm allergic to nuts soy and dairy) or beans, they're nasty but I gotta eat it
If a dog is fed a vegetarian diet, what nutrients will he miss/need from not eating meat?
My dog has meat allergies and now must eat a vegetarian diet. He is now eating Avoderm. Is there anything I should add to his diet to help with what he will be missing by not eating meat?If a dog is fed a vegetarian diet, what nutrients will he miss/need from not eating meat?
If he is eating a commercially prepared vegetarian diet his nutritional needs should be being met.
Look at Wysong Vegan Holistic food. I know that Wysong products are of superior quality. I've been feeding Wysong Anergen to my animals for several years.
Have you tried Grizzly Salmon Treats? Fish digests differently than regular meat and the Salmon Treats are full of Omega Oils.
I bought mine at a specialty pet store, but Amazon carries them on their website.
Generally speaking although Canines are carnivorous they can quite happily live on a non meat heavy diet and could actually be classed as Omnivorous as they'll eat everything they can and throw up what they can't digest - not pleasant but true.
If your dog has been "prescribed" a vegetarian diet by the vet the food you are now feeding him should have all the nutrients he needs and the vet will keep an eye on his general health anyway. If you find his coat is not as shiny or his eyes not as bright ask the vet and try giving him some eggs in his food as these always help.
I know my old dog was quite partial to carrots so dogs will eat what they want. It's cats that have to have a meat based diet.If a dog is fed a vegetarian diet, what nutrients will he miss/need from not eating meat?
My dog reacts to cooked processed foods - this is because of the cooking, the grains and starches NOT the meat. Did you know that meat 'allergies' are a reaction to the cooked protein? Most dogs given this diagnosis do not react at all to meat in its natural raw state.
Very often a raw diet based around meat, meaty bones and organs will fix any auto-immune problems (often known as allergies) while still providing a species appropriate diet.
its a bad idea to make them vegetarian unless its absolutely necessary. they would be missing a lot of nutrients including protein. dogs can not live on a vegetarian diet. they NEED meat but since he has allergies that would stink. ask the vet or someone else that specializes in dogs or give him some kind of food that has all the meat nutrients. also you can home cook meals. and are you sure it wasnt a certain type of food or certain meat or spice he has allergies to? im not trying to make you feel bad but vegetarian dogs die fasterIf a dog is fed a vegetarian diet, what nutrients will he miss/need from not eating meat?
Dogs are carnivores.
Their alimentary canal is not designed to digest vegetable matter so you are starving your dog.
Feed your dog on raw meat to avoid the allergy caused by cooked protein in commercial dog food.
find out what vitamins he is missing and then get vitamins (that are designed for humans) and give him one a day if wont hurt him in anyway it will just give him what hes missing and he will pee the left over vitamins out
Dogs are carnivores they will not be healthy on a veg diet
If he is eating a commercially prepared vegetarian diet his nutritional needs should be being met.
Look at Wysong Vegan Holistic food. I know that Wysong products are of superior quality. I've been feeding Wysong Anergen to my animals for several years.
Have you tried Grizzly Salmon Treats? Fish digests differently than regular meat and the Salmon Treats are full of Omega Oils.
I bought mine at a specialty pet store, but Amazon carries them on their website.
Generally speaking although Canines are carnivorous they can quite happily live on a non meat heavy diet and could actually be classed as Omnivorous as they'll eat everything they can and throw up what they can't digest - not pleasant but true.
If your dog has been "prescribed" a vegetarian diet by the vet the food you are now feeding him should have all the nutrients he needs and the vet will keep an eye on his general health anyway. If you find his coat is not as shiny or his eyes not as bright ask the vet and try giving him some eggs in his food as these always help.
I know my old dog was quite partial to carrots so dogs will eat what they want. It's cats that have to have a meat based diet.If a dog is fed a vegetarian diet, what nutrients will he miss/need from not eating meat?
My dog reacts to cooked processed foods - this is because of the cooking, the grains and starches NOT the meat. Did you know that meat 'allergies' are a reaction to the cooked protein? Most dogs given this diagnosis do not react at all to meat in its natural raw state.
Very often a raw diet based around meat, meaty bones and organs will fix any auto-immune problems (often known as allergies) while still providing a species appropriate diet.
its a bad idea to make them vegetarian unless its absolutely necessary. they would be missing a lot of nutrients including protein. dogs can not live on a vegetarian diet. they NEED meat but since he has allergies that would stink. ask the vet or someone else that specializes in dogs or give him some kind of food that has all the meat nutrients. also you can home cook meals. and are you sure it wasnt a certain type of food or certain meat or spice he has allergies to? im not trying to make you feel bad but vegetarian dogs die fasterIf a dog is fed a vegetarian diet, what nutrients will he miss/need from not eating meat?
Dogs are carnivores.
Their alimentary canal is not designed to digest vegetable matter so you are starving your dog.
Feed your dog on raw meat to avoid the allergy caused by cooked protein in commercial dog food.
find out what vitamins he is missing and then get vitamins (that are designed for humans) and give him one a day if wont hurt him in anyway it will just give him what hes missing and he will pee the left over vitamins out
Dogs are carnivores they will not be healthy on a veg diet
How do you feel about dogs with a vegetarian diet?
i'm not trying to start an argument just wondering about other people's opinions.
i think it's actually a good thing... i mean, for the other animals and all, besides i don't think it would be too unhealthy. and "dogs are carnivores"... well dogs evolved from wolves, they don't hunt as much and all, instead of raw deer meat, they have cooked chicken and kibble and cooked rice? so i think dogs can get used to a vegetarian diet, just like they got used to cooked food.
i don't know. what do you think?How do you feel about dogs with a vegetarian diet?
Dogs can eat vegetables as part of their diet (There's a reason dogs eat grass and plant life when they aren't feeling well) but they also require a lot of protein in their diet. And the primary means by which dogs ingest protein is through meat.
Dogs aren't humans...they can't just decide to eat only vegetables. Watch a dog in the presence of something like a squirrel, and you will watch that dog hunt, as its species does by nature. A dog that hunts has the capacity for killing. And a dog that kills will eat its kill.
Dogs eat meat. Eating chicken is eating meat. And while dogs will eat vegetables on occasion, for the most part they must eat meat to survive.
Dogs need meat to be healthy. Their bodies are designed for it and it is very hard to find enough protein from plant sources that a dog's metabolism can utilize.
A vegetarian diet for a dog is a bad idea.How do you feel about dogs with a vegetarian diet?
the World's oldest living dog died last year, at the age of 27..she was a Border Collie, and raised on a totally vegetarian diet..Based on lentils and rice, with many garden fresh vegies. Brambles story%26lt;%26lt; http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/Do鈥?/a>
the current oldest dog is soon to be 27, and has lived his whole life eating nothing but kangaroo and emu meat! So, go figure..we know SO little about canine nutrition..
Jerry's story%26gt; http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/7-11-20鈥?/a>
I personally feel that they need a diet with meat in it. There are vegetarian dog foods available, I looked into this because I feel that no animal should be killed. However after a lot of time spent on it, I still come to the conclusion that dogs should be fed meat. I plan on feeding mine an expensive kibble along with some raw meat and blended veggies. If you do try to feed your dogs a veggi diet, I would recommend that you pay close attention to their weight before and after, as well as their muscle tone to make certain they don't have a problem with it. I'd be very interested to know what happens.
Edit: That BC was news to me. How interesting. Would love to see pics of him at 26! Here's the article I turned up.
http://www.peta.org/factsheet/files/Fact鈥?/a>
Edit2.0: I'm vegetarian and I look pretty healthy if I do say so. 24 6'3" and never eaten meat thank you. Just had to say :-)How do you feel about dogs with a vegetarian diet?
dogs and other carnivores really do need a predominately meat diet, without it they will go blind, have kidney failure, liver failure and a host of other ailments ultimately ending in death...why..in this hypothetical situation would a human try to force human traits and behaviors on an animal, there is no good or bad judgment call to be made about carnivores eating meat, good or bad is entirely in the brain of the human...but carnivores need meat or they will die...that is just the way they are physically made...end of story- oh and p.s.- cooked chicken IS meat
oh brother, a rose by any other name...
Dogs like humans are omnivoires. Being vegetarian won't kill one if he gets a balanced diet. Cats on the other hand will die if put on a vegitarian diet they don't have some the enzymes needed to synthethize some amino acids.
BTW Have you ever seen a healthy looking vegetarian?
Unless a dog has horrible allergies due to bad breeding and HAS to be on a vegitarian diet (and they usually aren't healthy because of it) NO DOG SHOULD BE ON A VEGITARIAN DIET. They are CARNIVORES and they will get very sick without meat. It is very irresponsible of people to suggest that.
And some dogs are fed a strictly raw diet and alot of them are in better shape than other dogs.
well Im a vegetarian, but I don't think I could ever do that to my little Shih Tzu, he loves chicken and meat way too much, so I still feed it to him, even though it is gross to me.
Most of the advice you ahve received so far is valid - and the links are fascinating. If you want to do more reading on the natural diet of dogs in the wild and how that can be adapted for pet dogs try and find the following books: Give a Dog a Bone by Ian Billinghurst and RawMeaty Bones by Tom Lonsdale. These both go into considerable detail about not only the natural diet of dogs but also the pet food industry and what we are really feeding our dogs when we give them commercial dog foods. I have done NO research on vegetarian diets for dogs (even though I am vegan) because the advice given in these books was very sound and made sense to me.
Not a good idea Dog's need the proteins in meat and unfortunately for dogs it can't be subsitituted the way it can for humans.
i think it's actually a good thing... i mean, for the other animals and all, besides i don't think it would be too unhealthy. and "dogs are carnivores"... well dogs evolved from wolves, they don't hunt as much and all, instead of raw deer meat, they have cooked chicken and kibble and cooked rice? so i think dogs can get used to a vegetarian diet, just like they got used to cooked food.
i don't know. what do you think?How do you feel about dogs with a vegetarian diet?
Dogs can eat vegetables as part of their diet (There's a reason dogs eat grass and plant life when they aren't feeling well) but they also require a lot of protein in their diet. And the primary means by which dogs ingest protein is through meat.
Dogs aren't humans...they can't just decide to eat only vegetables. Watch a dog in the presence of something like a squirrel, and you will watch that dog hunt, as its species does by nature. A dog that hunts has the capacity for killing. And a dog that kills will eat its kill.
Dogs eat meat. Eating chicken is eating meat. And while dogs will eat vegetables on occasion, for the most part they must eat meat to survive.
Dogs need meat to be healthy. Their bodies are designed for it and it is very hard to find enough protein from plant sources that a dog's metabolism can utilize.
A vegetarian diet for a dog is a bad idea.How do you feel about dogs with a vegetarian diet?
the World's oldest living dog died last year, at the age of 27..she was a Border Collie, and raised on a totally vegetarian diet..Based on lentils and rice, with many garden fresh vegies. Brambles story%26lt;%26lt; http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/Do鈥?/a>
the current oldest dog is soon to be 27, and has lived his whole life eating nothing but kangaroo and emu meat! So, go figure..we know SO little about canine nutrition..
Jerry's story%26gt; http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/7-11-20鈥?/a>
I personally feel that they need a diet with meat in it. There are vegetarian dog foods available, I looked into this because I feel that no animal should be killed. However after a lot of time spent on it, I still come to the conclusion that dogs should be fed meat. I plan on feeding mine an expensive kibble along with some raw meat and blended veggies. If you do try to feed your dogs a veggi diet, I would recommend that you pay close attention to their weight before and after, as well as their muscle tone to make certain they don't have a problem with it. I'd be very interested to know what happens.
Edit: That BC was news to me. How interesting. Would love to see pics of him at 26! Here's the article I turned up.
http://www.peta.org/factsheet/files/Fact鈥?/a>
Edit2.0: I'm vegetarian and I look pretty healthy if I do say so. 24 6'3" and never eaten meat thank you. Just had to say :-)How do you feel about dogs with a vegetarian diet?
dogs and other carnivores really do need a predominately meat diet, without it they will go blind, have kidney failure, liver failure and a host of other ailments ultimately ending in death...why..in this hypothetical situation would a human try to force human traits and behaviors on an animal, there is no good or bad judgment call to be made about carnivores eating meat, good or bad is entirely in the brain of the human...but carnivores need meat or they will die...that is just the way they are physically made...end of story- oh and p.s.- cooked chicken IS meat
oh brother, a rose by any other name...
Dogs like humans are omnivoires. Being vegetarian won't kill one if he gets a balanced diet. Cats on the other hand will die if put on a vegitarian diet they don't have some the enzymes needed to synthethize some amino acids.
BTW Have you ever seen a healthy looking vegetarian?
Unless a dog has horrible allergies due to bad breeding and HAS to be on a vegitarian diet (and they usually aren't healthy because of it) NO DOG SHOULD BE ON A VEGITARIAN DIET. They are CARNIVORES and they will get very sick without meat. It is very irresponsible of people to suggest that.
And some dogs are fed a strictly raw diet and alot of them are in better shape than other dogs.
well Im a vegetarian, but I don't think I could ever do that to my little Shih Tzu, he loves chicken and meat way too much, so I still feed it to him, even though it is gross to me.
Most of the advice you ahve received so far is valid - and the links are fascinating. If you want to do more reading on the natural diet of dogs in the wild and how that can be adapted for pet dogs try and find the following books: Give a Dog a Bone by Ian Billinghurst and RawMeaty Bones by Tom Lonsdale. These both go into considerable detail about not only the natural diet of dogs but also the pet food industry and what we are really feeding our dogs when we give them commercial dog foods. I have done NO research on vegetarian diets for dogs (even though I am vegan) because the advice given in these books was very sound and made sense to me.
Not a good idea Dog's need the proteins in meat and unfortunately for dogs it can't be subsitituted the way it can for humans.
Which of the following is false regarding a vegetarian diet?
a. Even if a vegetarian eats a balanced diet, she has more iron deficiencies than meat eaters
b. The diet relies on plants sources for most of the nutrients the body needs
c. Vegetarians tend to get enough calcium from products like tofu
d. Vegetarian diets encompass a range from diets that allow some animal products to those that exclude all animal productsWhich of the following is false regarding a vegetarian diet?
A is false, but the source of iron from a vegetable source is Non-heme iron, and is harder to absorb, so iron deficiency is more common in vegan vegetarians. The non-heme iron issue can be solved by eating a vitamin C source at that same time.
C could be false. Its hard to get 1200 mg of calcium a day from just tofu, almonds, salmon, etc. All dairy products contain a whopping 300 mg calcium give or take. Its hard to beat that. So vegetarians who do not consume dairy need to take a calcium supplement.
False - A. Anemia rates are very similar between omnivores and vegetarians. In both groups women who have their period are more likely to be anemic.Which of the following is false regarding a vegetarian diet?
A.
A vegetarian diet does not cause any deficiencies in any nutrients.
anything pointing out diet defencies and and self delusion brought on by malnutrition are all trueWhich of the following is false regarding a vegetarian diet?
C
aspanish translation online
b. The diet relies on plants sources for most of the nutrients the body needs
c. Vegetarians tend to get enough calcium from products like tofu
d. Vegetarian diets encompass a range from diets that allow some animal products to those that exclude all animal productsWhich of the following is false regarding a vegetarian diet?
A is false, but the source of iron from a vegetable source is Non-heme iron, and is harder to absorb, so iron deficiency is more common in vegan vegetarians. The non-heme iron issue can be solved by eating a vitamin C source at that same time.
C could be false. Its hard to get 1200 mg of calcium a day from just tofu, almonds, salmon, etc. All dairy products contain a whopping 300 mg calcium give or take. Its hard to beat that. So vegetarians who do not consume dairy need to take a calcium supplement.
False - A. Anemia rates are very similar between omnivores and vegetarians. In both groups women who have their period are more likely to be anemic.Which of the following is false regarding a vegetarian diet?
A.
A vegetarian diet does not cause any deficiencies in any nutrients.
anything pointing out diet defencies and and self delusion brought on by malnutrition are all trueWhich of the following is false regarding a vegetarian diet?
C
a
Would a human survive on a vegetarian diet in a primitive environment?
Lets say a modern human was born as part of a tribal culture, completely isolated to civilisation.
Would s/he survive on a purely vegetarian diet from birth? What about a vegan diet?
Also, methods of handling food are strictly primitive, so no dietary supplements.Would a human survive on a vegetarian diet in a primitive environment?
Absolutely! Some of our ancient ancestors were full time vegans and others had to maintain vegan diets for long stretches of times while traveling (they were nomads). Vitamin b12 comes from a bacteria, which is why it is very easy to get it in flesh, which is bacteria ridden. But it is also common in wild plants, even in streams where humans would have gotten their water from. But in our society, where everything is washed and santatized and filtered, bacteria carrying b12 does not exist in non-meat sources, which is why many vegans must drink fortified beveraged and eat fortified foods, or take a vitamin. B12 is a vitamin that is also needed in TINY amounts, and our system replenishes it. Some body's take 100% of the vitamin, use it, and recycle 65% of it. People can go 3-20 years without any b12.
As a vegetarian, probably. They'd eat eggs and probably have some sort of livestock: cattle, oxen, etc. to get milk from.
Vegan, no. Humans need vitamin B12. It's not available from plant foods nor can you get it from dirt (as some vegans will insist). It comes naturally from animal products. So if we're talking about a native, tribal culture where no dietary supplements are available, being vegan is not possible.Would a human survive on a vegetarian diet in a primitive environment?
it depends on what is available. probably not an ideal diet, but I suppose you could survive. if you live in an area that provides grain, nuts, fruit, veggies, and dairy you would be doing just fine.
Tempeh, miso, sea vegetables, and other plant foods are sometimes reported to contain vitamin B12, but in lower amounts. Vegetarians have survived in more primitive lifestyles.Would a human survive on a vegetarian diet in a primitive environment?
Of course they would.
Would s/he survive on a purely vegetarian diet from birth? What about a vegan diet?
Also, methods of handling food are strictly primitive, so no dietary supplements.Would a human survive on a vegetarian diet in a primitive environment?
Absolutely! Some of our ancient ancestors were full time vegans and others had to maintain vegan diets for long stretches of times while traveling (they were nomads). Vitamin b12 comes from a bacteria, which is why it is very easy to get it in flesh, which is bacteria ridden. But it is also common in wild plants, even in streams where humans would have gotten their water from. But in our society, where everything is washed and santatized and filtered, bacteria carrying b12 does not exist in non-meat sources, which is why many vegans must drink fortified beveraged and eat fortified foods, or take a vitamin. B12 is a vitamin that is also needed in TINY amounts, and our system replenishes it. Some body's take 100% of the vitamin, use it, and recycle 65% of it. People can go 3-20 years without any b12.
As a vegetarian, probably. They'd eat eggs and probably have some sort of livestock: cattle, oxen, etc. to get milk from.
Vegan, no. Humans need vitamin B12. It's not available from plant foods nor can you get it from dirt (as some vegans will insist). It comes naturally from animal products. So if we're talking about a native, tribal culture where no dietary supplements are available, being vegan is not possible.Would a human survive on a vegetarian diet in a primitive environment?
it depends on what is available. probably not an ideal diet, but I suppose you could survive. if you live in an area that provides grain, nuts, fruit, veggies, and dairy you would be doing just fine.
Tempeh, miso, sea vegetables, and other plant foods are sometimes reported to contain vitamin B12, but in lower amounts. Vegetarians have survived in more primitive lifestyles.Would a human survive on a vegetarian diet in a primitive environment?
Of course they would.
What is a good vegetarian diet for my cat, one that won't make it sick, as others I've tried?
I want my cat on a proper health vegetarian diet.What is a good vegetarian diet for my cat, one that won't make it sick, as others I've tried?
I understand the philosophy of vegetarianism on humans, we are omnivores. But to try an impose a human philosophy on an animal whose physiology does not compliment that type of diet irks me.
It is hypocrisy at its worst. You claim killing an animal is cruel, yet you want to impose an unnatural diet on an animal that can cause great harm.
Cats are obligate carnivores, it is unethical and cruel to impose a dietary philosophy on a creature who cannot survive that way naturally.
There are plenty of herbivore pets, like Rabbits.
None, cats are obligate carnivores meaning they must have a meat based diet to receive the nutrition they need. No such thing as a "proper healthy vegetarian diet" for cats because no vegetarian diet is health for them.
Add: Extra thumbs up for Infernal, he nailed it. It is counter productive to believe it is cruel to kill animals for your own food while simultaneously denying your own pet vital nutrients that results in its slow death. If you refuse to feed your cat the meat based diet it has to have to survive then rehome it with someone that is willing to feed it a proper diet and get a pet that is meant to be a vegetarian. There are plenty of pets available that are herbivores.What is a good vegetarian diet for my cat, one that won't make it sick, as others I've tried?
Agree with above. I'm a vegetarian myself but cats' bodies are carnivore bodies. A proper healthy vegetarian diet is kind of an oxymoron. If your cat has special circumstances such that she can't eat meat for some reason, it may be wise to work with a pet nutritionist that can help you formulate a diet especially for your cat.
There is NONE. Cats need and require meat. They cannot live long on a non-meat diet. If you cannot feed your cat the proper diet of beef, chicken, lamb, then please rehome your cat. Taurine is essential to a cat and only can be found in MEAT. W/O taurine your cat will go blind or have severe kidney/liver problems.
Why do people that don't eat meat think their pets should do the same. If you want a pet that doesn't eat meat get a hamster or rabbit.What is a good vegetarian diet for my cat, one that won't make it sick, as others I've tried?
Every single person that answered above me is correct. Cats cannot live with a vegetarian diet. End of story.
Huge +1 to infernal disaster's answer.Well said!
MilK
I understand the philosophy of vegetarianism on humans, we are omnivores. But to try an impose a human philosophy on an animal whose physiology does not compliment that type of diet irks me.
It is hypocrisy at its worst. You claim killing an animal is cruel, yet you want to impose an unnatural diet on an animal that can cause great harm.
Cats are obligate carnivores, it is unethical and cruel to impose a dietary philosophy on a creature who cannot survive that way naturally.
There are plenty of herbivore pets, like Rabbits.
None, cats are obligate carnivores meaning they must have a meat based diet to receive the nutrition they need. No such thing as a "proper healthy vegetarian diet" for cats because no vegetarian diet is health for them.
Add: Extra thumbs up for Infernal, he nailed it. It is counter productive to believe it is cruel to kill animals for your own food while simultaneously denying your own pet vital nutrients that results in its slow death. If you refuse to feed your cat the meat based diet it has to have to survive then rehome it with someone that is willing to feed it a proper diet and get a pet that is meant to be a vegetarian. There are plenty of pets available that are herbivores.What is a good vegetarian diet for my cat, one that won't make it sick, as others I've tried?
Agree with above. I'm a vegetarian myself but cats' bodies are carnivore bodies. A proper healthy vegetarian diet is kind of an oxymoron. If your cat has special circumstances such that she can't eat meat for some reason, it may be wise to work with a pet nutritionist that can help you formulate a diet especially for your cat.
There is NONE. Cats need and require meat. They cannot live long on a non-meat diet. If you cannot feed your cat the proper diet of beef, chicken, lamb, then please rehome your cat. Taurine is essential to a cat and only can be found in MEAT. W/O taurine your cat will go blind or have severe kidney/liver problems.
Why do people that don't eat meat think their pets should do the same. If you want a pet that doesn't eat meat get a hamster or rabbit.What is a good vegetarian diet for my cat, one that won't make it sick, as others I've tried?
Every single person that answered above me is correct. Cats cannot live with a vegetarian diet. End of story.
Huge +1 to infernal disaster's answer.Well said!
MilK
How hard is it to get nutrients that meat provide in a vegetarian diet?
I see a bit of concern about a lack of protein, calcium, essential amino acids ... ect in vegetarian diets. For a couple years, I ate meat sparingly. Recently, I totally cut it out. I haven't found it hard to obtain the vitamin and minerals I need (or at least I think so) or maybe I'm naive.
Have any of you guys found it hard to obtain all your nutritional needs? Is there anything that many people overlook? How does this diet become imbalanced?How hard is it to get nutrients that meat provide in a vegetarian diet?
I just have a comment on the mineral content of a vegetarian diet as I think that the amino acid/protein content had been pretty well covered.
It is true that iron is high in spinach, but the reason why iron deficiency is common in vegetarians (its high in the general population too) is that the iron from plant sources non-heme. Non-heme iron is less bioavaliable, which means you absorb a lot less. The iron in supplements is non-heme too. You can make it more bioavaliable by consuming it with an acidic food (like orange juice or tomato) as this will convert the ferric to more absorbable ferrous iron.
The calcium in fruit and veg is often bound to oxalate, and cannot be absorbed. High fiber and phytate (which is common in vegetarian eating) can also decrease calcium absorption.
Vitamin B12 is only found in plant foods in tiny amounts. If you eat milk you will be fine though.
The reason why protein is such an issue is that meat provides the full range of essential amino acids, whereas no plant does. Some vegetarian diets can become deficient in one or more amino acids (for example, lysine, tryptophan, niacin) if they are not planned properly. If your diet only consists of one type of grain, for example corn, you are at risk of becoming deficient in niacin. This can be combated by consuming "complimentary proteins" and a wide range of foods.
There is nothing wrong with a vegetarian diet, you just have to be more careful and plan it well. There is so much good literature on the subject, and if you are really worried, see a dietitian.
For my protein requirements, I like to keep a box of Kashi brand cereal on hand, or cereal bars- they are high in protein and fiber. You can also get power bars or protein bars in the diet/diabetes section of most pharmacies in Walmart and Target (in the U.S.).
Protein can also come from peanuts, soy nuts, any kind of nuts, all kinds of beans, eggs, whey protein and soy protein that is added to such foods as boca burgers. If you are going to include dairy in vegetarian diet, then cheese usually has a good source of protein too and calcium.
Then I take prenatal vitamins daily. No, I'm not pregnant, and yes, it is safe to take them even if you're not pregnant. They are full of essential vitamins and minerals- especially folic acid and iron.How hard is it to get nutrients that meat provide in a vegetarian diet?
There are plenty of supplements that you can take for the nutrients,which you can find at any organic food store. You're just going to have to take more than the average meateater..I've been vegan for 9 years now and I've managed a good healthy balance. But everyone's body reacts differently to a change like that. If you still don't feel like you're getting enough nutrients, see your doctor,they can tell you whether you are or not. If not, they can provide you with the supplements
no such thing.
there are no issues with obtaining vitamins, minerals and nutrients in a vegetarian diet.
there's more calcium, iron, proteins (not from fat either, like in meats) potassium, riboflavin, vitamin b12.. are easily obtained.
why not look here first before you dive into mythology about vegetarianism.
http://www.healthalternatives2000.com/ve鈥?/a>
http://www.healthalternatives2000.com/fr鈥?/a>
i'm not sure who started that myth and why suddenly it's bad to be a vegetarian.
of the 25 years i've been one i never had trouble.
those who try to trick you... don't listen.
the diet becomes imbalanced through ignorance.
meat's myth is that it's full of protein and iron. matter of fact spinach is the iron giant and avocados are a protein giant.... along with seeds, nuts and beans.
many grains have proteins.... not dead protein from fat like meat has.How hard is it to get nutrients that meat provide in a vegetarian diet?
Meat is a source of protein, iron, zinc and a smattering of B vitamins. All of these are available from other sources in more than sufficient amounts. Protein is the one that comes up most often, but it's truly a non-issue, assuming that a person is consuming enough calories to meet their energy needs and is not subsisting on junk food.
Meat provides 3 nutrients:
Protein-beans, legumes, dairy,eggs,seeds,nuts,whole grains,vegetables are all sources
Iron-leafy greens, dried fruit, nuts, fortified cereals
B12-fortified cerals, nutritional yeast, eggs, dairy
I have never had any trouble maintaining a nutritious diet without meat. Many people who eat meat don't particularly eat a healthy diet anyway. It's all in your attitude.
Ella L ... couldn't have said it better myself. also just to add one more thing, please soak all legumes (%26amp; grains if/when possible) as this releases the protease inhibitors. also germanating beans and sprouts are the best (although i personally hate sprouts, so im outta luck there).
The cow made the meat by eating: soy beans, corn and greens; we do the same. You really need to buy or borrow a few books on the vegetarian diet and read up, so you know what you need to eat.
Have any of you guys found it hard to obtain all your nutritional needs? Is there anything that many people overlook? How does this diet become imbalanced?How hard is it to get nutrients that meat provide in a vegetarian diet?
I just have a comment on the mineral content of a vegetarian diet as I think that the amino acid/protein content had been pretty well covered.
It is true that iron is high in spinach, but the reason why iron deficiency is common in vegetarians (its high in the general population too) is that the iron from plant sources non-heme. Non-heme iron is less bioavaliable, which means you absorb a lot less. The iron in supplements is non-heme too. You can make it more bioavaliable by consuming it with an acidic food (like orange juice or tomato) as this will convert the ferric to more absorbable ferrous iron.
The calcium in fruit and veg is often bound to oxalate, and cannot be absorbed. High fiber and phytate (which is common in vegetarian eating) can also decrease calcium absorption.
Vitamin B12 is only found in plant foods in tiny amounts. If you eat milk you will be fine though.
The reason why protein is such an issue is that meat provides the full range of essential amino acids, whereas no plant does. Some vegetarian diets can become deficient in one or more amino acids (for example, lysine, tryptophan, niacin) if they are not planned properly. If your diet only consists of one type of grain, for example corn, you are at risk of becoming deficient in niacin. This can be combated by consuming "complimentary proteins" and a wide range of foods.
There is nothing wrong with a vegetarian diet, you just have to be more careful and plan it well. There is so much good literature on the subject, and if you are really worried, see a dietitian.
For my protein requirements, I like to keep a box of Kashi brand cereal on hand, or cereal bars- they are high in protein and fiber. You can also get power bars or protein bars in the diet/diabetes section of most pharmacies in Walmart and Target (in the U.S.).
Protein can also come from peanuts, soy nuts, any kind of nuts, all kinds of beans, eggs, whey protein and soy protein that is added to such foods as boca burgers. If you are going to include dairy in vegetarian diet, then cheese usually has a good source of protein too and calcium.
Then I take prenatal vitamins daily. No, I'm not pregnant, and yes, it is safe to take them even if you're not pregnant. They are full of essential vitamins and minerals- especially folic acid and iron.How hard is it to get nutrients that meat provide in a vegetarian diet?
There are plenty of supplements that you can take for the nutrients,which you can find at any organic food store. You're just going to have to take more than the average meateater..I've been vegan for 9 years now and I've managed a good healthy balance. But everyone's body reacts differently to a change like that. If you still don't feel like you're getting enough nutrients, see your doctor,they can tell you whether you are or not. If not, they can provide you with the supplements
no such thing.
there are no issues with obtaining vitamins, minerals and nutrients in a vegetarian diet.
there's more calcium, iron, proteins (not from fat either, like in meats) potassium, riboflavin, vitamin b12.. are easily obtained.
why not look here first before you dive into mythology about vegetarianism.
http://www.healthalternatives2000.com/ve鈥?/a>
http://www.healthalternatives2000.com/fr鈥?/a>
i'm not sure who started that myth and why suddenly it's bad to be a vegetarian.
of the 25 years i've been one i never had trouble.
those who try to trick you... don't listen.
the diet becomes imbalanced through ignorance.
meat's myth is that it's full of protein and iron. matter of fact spinach is the iron giant and avocados are a protein giant.... along with seeds, nuts and beans.
many grains have proteins.... not dead protein from fat like meat has.How hard is it to get nutrients that meat provide in a vegetarian diet?
Meat is a source of protein, iron, zinc and a smattering of B vitamins. All of these are available from other sources in more than sufficient amounts. Protein is the one that comes up most often, but it's truly a non-issue, assuming that a person is consuming enough calories to meet their energy needs and is not subsisting on junk food.
Meat provides 3 nutrients:
Protein-beans, legumes, dairy,eggs,seeds,nuts,whole grains,vegetables are all sources
Iron-leafy greens, dried fruit, nuts, fortified cereals
B12-fortified cerals, nutritional yeast, eggs, dairy
I have never had any trouble maintaining a nutritious diet without meat. Many people who eat meat don't particularly eat a healthy diet anyway. It's all in your attitude.
Ella L ... couldn't have said it better myself. also just to add one more thing, please soak all legumes (%26amp; grains if/when possible) as this releases the protease inhibitors. also germanating beans and sprouts are the best (although i personally hate sprouts, so im outta luck there).
The cow made the meat by eating: soy beans, corn and greens; we do the same. You really need to buy or borrow a few books on the vegetarian diet and read up, so you know what you need to eat.
What are some REALLY good sources of protein on a vegetarian diet?
Im looking to become a vegetarian and I would like to know what are the best sources of protein on such a diet.What are some REALLY good sources of protein on a vegetarian diet?
natural proteins are best-i have found that you become a bit intolerant to the processed vegetarian products which are touted as protein sources.so i would avoid tvp (textured vegetable protein),and concentrate on beans and nuts.it can seem a bit expensive to buy nuts ,but i tend to go to the discount oulets for them,for example thingamebobs,or lidl if ur in the uk.
lentils are also a great source of protein ,i tend to make lentil stews ,based on a couple of cans of tomatoes,with whatever veg u have ,and of couse onion an herbs,jus chuck it all in a pan and let it simmer.doubles up as a great soup when blended up too.
also dont forgot all sources of natural carbs have some protein in them,as do most foods ,it is a myth that you will not get enough protein if you are a vegetarian or vegan.
if fact you are more likely to become aneamic ,than anything if you dont eat enough greens .you have to watch ur b12 and iron intake.u need b12 to use the iron in ur body.i take a good b-vit 50 complex supplement and an iron pill a day ,just to be on the safe side.you can get vit b12 from semi-skimmed milk(not in full cream or skimmed),as another source.
also you didnt specify whether u were prepared to eat dairy products?they are a great source(if not a bit fatty),of protein.
natural yoghurt is good,low-fat cheeses,eggs are all protein sources.
as i said i would be more worried about ur b12 and iron levels,as you can get protein from most foods in varying amounts,so dont worry too much about it.
just dont forget it is very easy to be an unhealthy veggie ,as it is a meat-eater,so i try to eat foods in their
natural states as much as poss.
anyway hope ive helped!:)
Great sources of protien:
To name a few.........
Nuts, Beans, Tofu/Soy products, Tempeh, TPV, and Tahini (if I remember correctly, Tahini has 9 grams of protien per tablespoon and it's a slightly creamy product you can add to soups or during cooking, etc.)What are some REALLY good sources of protein on a vegetarian diet?
beans and nuts
Nuts, nuts, nuts! (Just don't wayyy overdo because although the fats in nuts are healthy, they're still fats) Also tofu, (and if you're not vegan) eggs and dairy, beans, and note that almost all plant foods have some protein in them.What are some REALLY good sources of protein on a vegetarian diet?
Navy beans, unfortunately they produce an excessive amount of intestinal gases.
Tofu, Beans, Rice, Nuts.
It's ironic. Everyone thinks that vegetarians don't get enough protein because they aren't eating meat. In fact, the average American gets too much protein in his/her diet. Like others have said, eating a lot of nuts, legumes, beans, and soy products will give you all the protein you need. I like to replace most of my dairy choices with soy products, so I have soy milk and cereal for breakfast, soy yogurts for snacks, and tofu in some meals.
Just eat a variety of vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, and nuts and you'll have a perfectly balanced diet.
Papaya, Fruit, Tomatos, Mushrooms, Beets, Pumpkin, Beans, Nuts, Seeds, Grains, Cereals, Brown Natural Honey, Eggs, Milk,
I am an unwilling vegatareian and the best source of protein is peanuts.
All people need to eat what's called complete proteins. Most foods have some kind of protein, but meat are the only foods that have the complete proteins. Vegetarians need food combinations to be complete. For example, rice and beans together form a complete protein.
Beans and soy products, nuts, seeds, whole grains are great sources. Most everything else has protein so it's so easy to get.
Vegetable proteins supply in beans,lentils and rice.
This site would be helpful,
http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/articles/鈥?/a>
If you are vegetarian then you can eat eggs or drink milk,protein isn't an issue.as long as you consume enough calories each day then you are getting enough protein.(most people in the U.S. eat way too much protein).
MYTH: "Vegetarians get little protein."
FACT: Plant foods offer abundant protein. Vegetables are around 23% protein on average, beans 28%, grains 13%, and even fruit has 5.5%. For comparison, human breast milk is only 5% (designed for the time in our lives when our protein needs are as high as they'll ever be). The US Recommended Daily Allowance is 8%, and the World Health Organization recommends 4.5%.
MYTH: "Beans are a good source of protein."
FACT: There is no such thing as a special "source of protein" because all foods -- even plants -- have plentiful protein. You might as well say "Food is a good source of protein". In any event, beans (28%) don't average much more protein per calorie than common vegetables (23%).
There are different kinds of vegetarians - some just don't eat red meat but do eat fish, eggs and dairy which are a good source of protein.
Some don't eat any meats but still eat eggs %26amp; dairy both of which are a good source of protein.
Some eat no animal products whatsoever in which case the answer is anything in the legume family - kidney, pinto, navy beans to name a few.
natural proteins are best-i have found that you become a bit intolerant to the processed vegetarian products which are touted as protein sources.so i would avoid tvp (textured vegetable protein),and concentrate on beans and nuts.it can seem a bit expensive to buy nuts ,but i tend to go to the discount oulets for them,for example thingamebobs,or lidl if ur in the uk.
lentils are also a great source of protein ,i tend to make lentil stews ,based on a couple of cans of tomatoes,with whatever veg u have ,and of couse onion an herbs,jus chuck it all in a pan and let it simmer.doubles up as a great soup when blended up too.
also dont forgot all sources of natural carbs have some protein in them,as do most foods ,it is a myth that you will not get enough protein if you are a vegetarian or vegan.
if fact you are more likely to become aneamic ,than anything if you dont eat enough greens .you have to watch ur b12 and iron intake.u need b12 to use the iron in ur body.i take a good b-vit 50 complex supplement and an iron pill a day ,just to be on the safe side.you can get vit b12 from semi-skimmed milk(not in full cream or skimmed),as another source.
also you didnt specify whether u were prepared to eat dairy products?they are a great source(if not a bit fatty),of protein.
natural yoghurt is good,low-fat cheeses,eggs are all protein sources.
as i said i would be more worried about ur b12 and iron levels,as you can get protein from most foods in varying amounts,so dont worry too much about it.
just dont forget it is very easy to be an unhealthy veggie ,as it is a meat-eater,so i try to eat foods in their
natural states as much as poss.
anyway hope ive helped!:)
Great sources of protien:
To name a few.........
Nuts, Beans, Tofu/Soy products, Tempeh, TPV, and Tahini (if I remember correctly, Tahini has 9 grams of protien per tablespoon and it's a slightly creamy product you can add to soups or during cooking, etc.)What are some REALLY good sources of protein on a vegetarian diet?
beans and nuts
Nuts, nuts, nuts! (Just don't wayyy overdo because although the fats in nuts are healthy, they're still fats) Also tofu, (and if you're not vegan) eggs and dairy, beans, and note that almost all plant foods have some protein in them.What are some REALLY good sources of protein on a vegetarian diet?
Navy beans, unfortunately they produce an excessive amount of intestinal gases.
Tofu, Beans, Rice, Nuts.
It's ironic. Everyone thinks that vegetarians don't get enough protein because they aren't eating meat. In fact, the average American gets too much protein in his/her diet. Like others have said, eating a lot of nuts, legumes, beans, and soy products will give you all the protein you need. I like to replace most of my dairy choices with soy products, so I have soy milk and cereal for breakfast, soy yogurts for snacks, and tofu in some meals.
Just eat a variety of vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, and nuts and you'll have a perfectly balanced diet.
Papaya, Fruit, Tomatos, Mushrooms, Beets, Pumpkin, Beans, Nuts, Seeds, Grains, Cereals, Brown Natural Honey, Eggs, Milk,
I am an unwilling vegatareian and the best source of protein is peanuts.
All people need to eat what's called complete proteins. Most foods have some kind of protein, but meat are the only foods that have the complete proteins. Vegetarians need food combinations to be complete. For example, rice and beans together form a complete protein.
Beans and soy products, nuts, seeds, whole grains are great sources. Most everything else has protein so it's so easy to get.
Vegetable proteins supply in beans,lentils and rice.
This site would be helpful,
http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/articles/鈥?/a>
If you are vegetarian then you can eat eggs or drink milk,protein isn't an issue.as long as you consume enough calories each day then you are getting enough protein.(most people in the U.S. eat way too much protein).
MYTH: "Vegetarians get little protein."
FACT: Plant foods offer abundant protein. Vegetables are around 23% protein on average, beans 28%, grains 13%, and even fruit has 5.5%. For comparison, human breast milk is only 5% (designed for the time in our lives when our protein needs are as high as they'll ever be). The US Recommended Daily Allowance is 8%, and the World Health Organization recommends 4.5%.
MYTH: "Beans are a good source of protein."
FACT: There is no such thing as a special "source of protein" because all foods -- even plants -- have plentiful protein. You might as well say "Food is a good source of protein". In any event, beans (28%) don't average much more protein per calorie than common vegetables (23%).
There are different kinds of vegetarians - some just don't eat red meat but do eat fish, eggs and dairy which are a good source of protein.
Some don't eat any meats but still eat eggs %26amp; dairy both of which are a good source of protein.
Some eat no animal products whatsoever in which case the answer is anything in the legume family - kidney, pinto, navy beans to name a few.
What are some healthy ways of gaining protein on a vegetarian diet?
Please try to avoid too many soy answers, I'm not too fond of the flavor. I am just starting my vegetarian diet, and am very curious as to some healthy, protein-inducing alternatives.What are some healthy ways of gaining protein on a vegetarian diet?
Hi,
How about beans, olives, rice, hummus, starchy soups like potato soup, pastas, veggies like eggplant, peanuts and other nuts, flavoring veggies (stirfry, etc.) with sesame oil, and leafy greens. Don't forget that you can take beans (drained and rinsed) or nuts to add to your salads. If you like mexican try this:
salad greens (romaine lettuce mix is great)
tomatoes (chopped or cut)
onion (chopped, and if you like them)
Unsalted cashews
Black beans (or red beans--either canned) drained and rinsed
Imitation Cheddar (optional)
Ranch dressing (do you do dairy? I think there are non-dairy alternatives out there)
Taco seasoning
Make a salad, including all veggies, nuts, beans, etc. Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese if you like.
Now mix about 1.5 cups of ranch dressing and a packet of taco seasoning until it is well blended. Top or mix this into your salad--note--if you mix it, salad will probably not keep in the fridge.
Enjoy! It is very filling for a salad!
Also, if you have left overs of the salad try this (if you have not premixed the dressing into the salad):
Cook instant white rice (or your rice of choice--rinse rice or whatever instructions call for)
take leftover salad, along with rice and "roll" into a burrito
In a skillet, add sesame oil, butter, or margarine--about a teaspoon per burrito
Grill the burrito until it is to your liking
Top with salsa or taco sauce and non-dairy sour cream.
This too is filling!!
Please try it! You will be addicted!
bananas have proteinWhat are some healthy ways of gaining protein on a vegetarian diet?
Oh im glad u asked this because i know a really good answer that would help and lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks! Well first u jrink carret and celery juise. Its is yuck but its worthet! Eat large breakfast small lunch and small dinner! try it and see how many pounds u lost! Good Luck!
I know this is a soy answer. But, have you ever tried edamame? Its Japanese soybeans which have a lot of protein.
Depending on how much of a vegetarian you are (meaning simply where do you stand on the spectrum of no meat to strict vegan), there is milk, cheese, and nuts.What are some healthy ways of gaining protein on a vegetarian diet?
Milk/cheese..... and BEANS!!. All kinds. Garbanzo beans, white beans, red beans, black beans, lentis, green/yellow soybeans so many kinds! Think about it, about a billion indians are vegetarians and they eat beans (dal) all the time. Dal and milk products are the main protein source in India. I spent 2 years there and was amazed by their delicious, varied and extremely nourishing vegetarian food. Nothing to do with "our" bland veggie food!!! Try getting some indian cookbooks.
Enjoy!
If you're put off by the taste of soy (so am I), try whey protein. GNC has some really good choices including their own brand, Pro Performance. Mixed with skim or 1% milk, it is pretty tasty and supplies 28 grams of high quality protein and only 2 grams of fat.
I have a few tips for you (protein at the bottom):
I make a bean salad with beans %26amp; fresh veggies (carrots cukes) then throw on some OrganicVille Sun Dried Tomato %26amp; Garlic vinaigrette. I like the vegetable cubes by Organic Gourmet, it makes an excellent broth for soups or you can put a little bit on your steamed veggies.
Protein: Boca Burgers, Tempeh, protein bars - I make smoothies with vanilla soy powder and it has a very good taste - it's GeniSoy. I do eat fish and organic chicken (my choice). It is rather challenging to get enough protein. For tacos: get Fantastic Taco Filling - I prepare that and throw in a small jar of ChiChi's taco sauce and then do the regular taco deal - really good stuff.
http://www.fantasticfoods.com/catalog/ve鈥?/a>sprinter
Hi,
How about beans, olives, rice, hummus, starchy soups like potato soup, pastas, veggies like eggplant, peanuts and other nuts, flavoring veggies (stirfry, etc.) with sesame oil, and leafy greens. Don't forget that you can take beans (drained and rinsed) or nuts to add to your salads. If you like mexican try this:
salad greens (romaine lettuce mix is great)
tomatoes (chopped or cut)
onion (chopped, and if you like them)
Unsalted cashews
Black beans (or red beans--either canned) drained and rinsed
Imitation Cheddar (optional)
Ranch dressing (do you do dairy? I think there are non-dairy alternatives out there)
Taco seasoning
Make a salad, including all veggies, nuts, beans, etc. Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese if you like.
Now mix about 1.5 cups of ranch dressing and a packet of taco seasoning until it is well blended. Top or mix this into your salad--note--if you mix it, salad will probably not keep in the fridge.
Enjoy! It is very filling for a salad!
Also, if you have left overs of the salad try this (if you have not premixed the dressing into the salad):
Cook instant white rice (or your rice of choice--rinse rice or whatever instructions call for)
take leftover salad, along with rice and "roll" into a burrito
In a skillet, add sesame oil, butter, or margarine--about a teaspoon per burrito
Grill the burrito until it is to your liking
Top with salsa or taco sauce and non-dairy sour cream.
This too is filling!!
Please try it! You will be addicted!
bananas have proteinWhat are some healthy ways of gaining protein on a vegetarian diet?
Oh im glad u asked this because i know a really good answer that would help and lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks! Well first u jrink carret and celery juise. Its is yuck but its worthet! Eat large breakfast small lunch and small dinner! try it and see how many pounds u lost! Good Luck!
I know this is a soy answer. But, have you ever tried edamame? Its Japanese soybeans which have a lot of protein.
Depending on how much of a vegetarian you are (meaning simply where do you stand on the spectrum of no meat to strict vegan), there is milk, cheese, and nuts.What are some healthy ways of gaining protein on a vegetarian diet?
Milk/cheese..... and BEANS!!. All kinds. Garbanzo beans, white beans, red beans, black beans, lentis, green/yellow soybeans so many kinds! Think about it, about a billion indians are vegetarians and they eat beans (dal) all the time. Dal and milk products are the main protein source in India. I spent 2 years there and was amazed by their delicious, varied and extremely nourishing vegetarian food. Nothing to do with "our" bland veggie food!!! Try getting some indian cookbooks.
Enjoy!
If you're put off by the taste of soy (so am I), try whey protein. GNC has some really good choices including their own brand, Pro Performance. Mixed with skim or 1% milk, it is pretty tasty and supplies 28 grams of high quality protein and only 2 grams of fat.
I have a few tips for you (protein at the bottom):
I make a bean salad with beans %26amp; fresh veggies (carrots cukes) then throw on some OrganicVille Sun Dried Tomato %26amp; Garlic vinaigrette. I like the vegetable cubes by Organic Gourmet, it makes an excellent broth for soups or you can put a little bit on your steamed veggies.
Protein: Boca Burgers, Tempeh, protein bars - I make smoothies with vanilla soy powder and it has a very good taste - it's GeniSoy. I do eat fish and organic chicken (my choice). It is rather challenging to get enough protein. For tacos: get Fantastic Taco Filling - I prepare that and throw in a small jar of ChiChi's taco sauce and then do the regular taco deal - really good stuff.
http://www.fantasticfoods.com/catalog/ve鈥?/a>
Is a vegetarian diet healthier than a regular one?
For some time i have been contemplating whether or not i should become a vegetarian. Animals are not really my concern the only reason i would be a vegetarian is for the possible health benefits. Is a vegetarian diet without meat healthier than a diet with mean in it?Is a vegetarian diet healthier than a regular one?
Diets higher in fiber, with a wide variety of vegetables, and lower in saturated fats are typically healthier diets.
Since a well balanced vegetarian diet contains plenty of high fiber sources like whole grains and legumes, a wide variety of veggies and fruit and lower levels of saturated fats, it can have healthy benefits.
Of course, you can get the same effect in a diet that includes meat if you consume these as well.
No. Most every medical professional will tell you a balanced diet is better for humans. A little meat, some veggies, some fruit, cut down on sugars and processed grains.
Virtually all the research on vegetarians here in the US has been done on members of the 7th Day Adventist Church. Vegetarianism is a principle of the church. Members are supposed to be vegetarian to belong to the church. Yes, the research shows they live longer. But researchers also point out that Adventist tend to have more stable family lives, they attend church regularly, they don't smoke, they don't drink, they don't hang around with people who do. Mormons have similar health and longer lives and they eat meat. But they also have the stable relationships, strong community ties, attend church, etc. Both also tend to be more financially stable. In short, they probably have less stress in their lives than many regular people.Is a vegetarian diet healthier than a regular one?
Not really - it just depends what you eat. I say, just stick to healthy food in general, whether it's vegetarian or not. Eat lots of veggies + lean meats like chicken and fish (or substitutes like tofu, lentils).
I think I ate more junk food as a vegetarian due to lack of choices in restaurants/school cafeteria. If you decide to be vegetarian, make sure you are still gettting proper meat substitutes and nutrients.
No, humans are omnivores, so we need meat in our diets. It is quite difficult to obtain proper protein from consuming only plants and impossible to obtain some vitamins and minerals. I see no point in complexifying life so much for no valid reason. There are many lies told about this matter, so it has become chaotic. Such groups as PETA and ALF flood us with their lies.Is a vegetarian diet healthier than a regular one?
IIE is NO! Is quite difficult have all nutrients we need if eat only plants, since we are omnivores. No plant have complete protein, must eat legumes and grain together, is difficult eat correct amounts of each. Vitamins especially B12 not at plants, must take pills, why bother?
A well-balanced diet including meat (in moderation, of course) is as healthy as a well-balanced vegetarian diet.
Vegetarian diet is a healthy diet only if its balanced with all kinds of veggies.
No.
No
yes, always. as long as you make sure to get your nutrients and eat good food, a vegetarian diet will be ten times better for you than a diet with meat. You will cut cholestoral and saturated fat drastically. Read "Eating Animals" by Jonathan Safron Foer. It's a great book that not only talks about animal welfare, but also a whole lot about why meat is bad for the human body. It's a great book.
If you do it right, yes. You'll get all your protein, vitamins, minerals, carbs and fat without having to try hard at all. Just don't be a lazy veg and eat french fries and salads drenched in dressing and expect to be healthy. Doesn't work that way.
Yes, also less fat food, more fibre - whole grsind, nuts, leafy veg.
Diets higher in fiber, with a wide variety of vegetables, and lower in saturated fats are typically healthier diets.
Since a well balanced vegetarian diet contains plenty of high fiber sources like whole grains and legumes, a wide variety of veggies and fruit and lower levels of saturated fats, it can have healthy benefits.
Of course, you can get the same effect in a diet that includes meat if you consume these as well.
No. Most every medical professional will tell you a balanced diet is better for humans. A little meat, some veggies, some fruit, cut down on sugars and processed grains.
Virtually all the research on vegetarians here in the US has been done on members of the 7th Day Adventist Church. Vegetarianism is a principle of the church. Members are supposed to be vegetarian to belong to the church. Yes, the research shows they live longer. But researchers also point out that Adventist tend to have more stable family lives, they attend church regularly, they don't smoke, they don't drink, they don't hang around with people who do. Mormons have similar health and longer lives and they eat meat. But they also have the stable relationships, strong community ties, attend church, etc. Both also tend to be more financially stable. In short, they probably have less stress in their lives than many regular people.Is a vegetarian diet healthier than a regular one?
Not really - it just depends what you eat. I say, just stick to healthy food in general, whether it's vegetarian or not. Eat lots of veggies + lean meats like chicken and fish (or substitutes like tofu, lentils).
I think I ate more junk food as a vegetarian due to lack of choices in restaurants/school cafeteria. If you decide to be vegetarian, make sure you are still gettting proper meat substitutes and nutrients.
No, humans are omnivores, so we need meat in our diets. It is quite difficult to obtain proper protein from consuming only plants and impossible to obtain some vitamins and minerals. I see no point in complexifying life so much for no valid reason. There are many lies told about this matter, so it has become chaotic. Such groups as PETA and ALF flood us with their lies.Is a vegetarian diet healthier than a regular one?
IIE is NO! Is quite difficult have all nutrients we need if eat only plants, since we are omnivores. No plant have complete protein, must eat legumes and grain together, is difficult eat correct amounts of each. Vitamins especially B12 not at plants, must take pills, why bother?
A well-balanced diet including meat (in moderation, of course) is as healthy as a well-balanced vegetarian diet.
Vegetarian diet is a healthy diet only if its balanced with all kinds of veggies.
No.
No
yes, always. as long as you make sure to get your nutrients and eat good food, a vegetarian diet will be ten times better for you than a diet with meat. You will cut cholestoral and saturated fat drastically. Read "Eating Animals" by Jonathan Safron Foer. It's a great book that not only talks about animal welfare, but also a whole lot about why meat is bad for the human body. It's a great book.
If you do it right, yes. You'll get all your protein, vitamins, minerals, carbs and fat without having to try hard at all. Just don't be a lazy veg and eat french fries and salads drenched in dressing and expect to be healthy. Doesn't work that way.
Yes, also less fat food, more fibre - whole grsind, nuts, leafy veg.
Can anyone provide me with a good vegetarian diet plan?
I've recently made the decision to remove meat and fish from my diet and become vegetarian for personal reasons.
I'd like a good weekly menu consisting of meals that contain the right amount of nutrients to replace those lost in meat and fish.
Something tasty too, to help the transition seem painless!Can anyone provide me with a good vegetarian diet plan?
Im so happy for you, its always good when someone decides to make the transition. I am a vegan myself, although I can give you some awesome links
http://www.thedailyplate.com
The link above is a great place to see the nutritious value of all foods, including apples, alfalfa , apricots, and so on. You will need this website since you are eating a lot of vegetables and fruits. Go easy on the milk and eggs, they are not very good for you, and there are also many healthy alternatives.
http://www.chooseveg.com
Awesome website above, i visit it once everyday, no lie, it may just turn you off of milk, but lets just start with the meat. It also has great recipes
http://vegetarian.about.com
this website is great, I find some good recipes there.
http://www.vegweb.com
another good recipe website
Protien is your number one concern, but DONT worry, I am a vegan and I map out my dietary intake (which I suggest you do too with thedailyplate). I get a great amount of essential vitamins and minerals, I get plenty of protien, and I make sure I get a wide variety of said protien (I also get HELLA fiber)
Here is a 1 day menu to start you off (message me if you want more)
Breakfast- Muffins with a side of a chopped apple, a banana, a stick or two of celery, maybe some baby carrots, and a glass of milk (just make sure its skim)
MAKE SURE THE MUFFINS ARE NUTRITIOUS
Lunch- Chickpea salad (OMG THIS IS SOOOOOOO GOOD)
http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2008/10/two鈥?/a>
with a side of fruit (your choice, I myself would choose a healthy pomegranate, but thats just me gettin' down with my bad self) and a hardboiled egg (NEVER FRY EGGS)
Dinner- Excuse my french BUT, this recipe KICKS @$$ (just replace LOW FAT GOAT CHEESE for the soy cheese)
http://www.chooseveg.com/display_recipe.鈥?/a>
(DONT GET TURNED OFF FROM GOAT CHEESE I liked it when I was an omni)
As a final thought, just watch what you eat (the eternal battle of vegetarians and vegans everywhere) becuase some ODD ingredients that come from animals are in a lot of foods, here is a link
http://www.vnv.org.au/site/index.php?opt鈥?/a>
REMEMBER that you must eat WHOLE grains, and lots of them, along with a wide variety of protien packed food. Try to include many types of protien in one meal (soy protien, vegetable protien, rice protien, etc.) Try to go easy on the whole milk, cheese and egg thing.
Here is a vegetarian pyramid
http://api.ning.com/files/xQPI1vzhTM8xVA鈥?/a>
GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR BEING KIND TO THOSE ANIMALS (god knows they need more people to think like you and me)
above answer is good but i would like to add it is a common misconseption that vegatarians require strict diets to replace 'lost' nutrients. Most manage just fine and remeber meat eaters suffer from deficeincies as well. To make the transition painless just get some fake meat. You'll probably like the taste and it adds that 'missing' element to the plate. And rember vegatarians are not about being healthy we are about being nice to animals and the enviroment and for me personally saving money! You can get meat substitutes everywhere and they can replace meat in a lot of your favourite meals!
Can anyone provide me with a good vegetarian diet plan?
I am a too, its easy add grains and rice and veggies to you diet I writing a book for veggie eating go to this site and fill out the form and say you need veggie diet recipes then somebody will send you some recipes and also you they are so many links on that page you can also shop health food for vegetarian meals good hope to here from you soon. you can see some food for vegetarian. I have been go veggie for 5 yrs now.
http://www.mysavethechildren.org/HowIlos鈥?/a>
Eat salads. that's the best ways to be a vegetarian. You should also eat brussel sprouts, green beans, and squashes. Melons are also good.Can anyone provide me with a good vegetarian diet plan?
You could try asking these info@vegsoc.org perhaps?
I'd like a good weekly menu consisting of meals that contain the right amount of nutrients to replace those lost in meat and fish.
Something tasty too, to help the transition seem painless!Can anyone provide me with a good vegetarian diet plan?
Im so happy for you, its always good when someone decides to make the transition. I am a vegan myself, although I can give you some awesome links
http://www.thedailyplate.com
The link above is a great place to see the nutritious value of all foods, including apples, alfalfa , apricots, and so on. You will need this website since you are eating a lot of vegetables and fruits. Go easy on the milk and eggs, they are not very good for you, and there are also many healthy alternatives.
http://www.chooseveg.com
Awesome website above, i visit it once everyday, no lie, it may just turn you off of milk, but lets just start with the meat. It also has great recipes
http://vegetarian.about.com
this website is great, I find some good recipes there.
http://www.vegweb.com
another good recipe website
Protien is your number one concern, but DONT worry, I am a vegan and I map out my dietary intake (which I suggest you do too with thedailyplate). I get a great amount of essential vitamins and minerals, I get plenty of protien, and I make sure I get a wide variety of said protien (I also get HELLA fiber)
Here is a 1 day menu to start you off (message me if you want more)
Breakfast- Muffins with a side of a chopped apple, a banana, a stick or two of celery, maybe some baby carrots, and a glass of milk (just make sure its skim)
MAKE SURE THE MUFFINS ARE NUTRITIOUS
Lunch- Chickpea salad (OMG THIS IS SOOOOOOO GOOD)
http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2008/10/two鈥?/a>
with a side of fruit (your choice, I myself would choose a healthy pomegranate, but thats just me gettin' down with my bad self) and a hardboiled egg (NEVER FRY EGGS)
Dinner- Excuse my french BUT, this recipe KICKS @$$ (just replace LOW FAT GOAT CHEESE for the soy cheese)
http://www.chooseveg.com/display_recipe.鈥?/a>
(DONT GET TURNED OFF FROM GOAT CHEESE I liked it when I was an omni)
As a final thought, just watch what you eat (the eternal battle of vegetarians and vegans everywhere) becuase some ODD ingredients that come from animals are in a lot of foods, here is a link
http://www.vnv.org.au/site/index.php?opt鈥?/a>
REMEMBER that you must eat WHOLE grains, and lots of them, along with a wide variety of protien packed food. Try to include many types of protien in one meal (soy protien, vegetable protien, rice protien, etc.) Try to go easy on the whole milk, cheese and egg thing.
Here is a vegetarian pyramid
http://api.ning.com/files/xQPI1vzhTM8xVA鈥?/a>
GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR BEING KIND TO THOSE ANIMALS (god knows they need more people to think like you and me)
above answer is good but i would like to add it is a common misconseption that vegatarians require strict diets to replace 'lost' nutrients. Most manage just fine and remeber meat eaters suffer from deficeincies as well. To make the transition painless just get some fake meat. You'll probably like the taste and it adds that 'missing' element to the plate. And rember vegatarians are not about being healthy we are about being nice to animals and the enviroment and for me personally saving money! You can get meat substitutes everywhere and they can replace meat in a lot of your favourite meals!
Can anyone provide me with a good vegetarian diet plan?
I am a too, its easy add grains and rice and veggies to you diet I writing a book for veggie eating go to this site and fill out the form and say you need veggie diet recipes then somebody will send you some recipes and also you they are so many links on that page you can also shop health food for vegetarian meals good hope to here from you soon. you can see some food for vegetarian. I have been go veggie for 5 yrs now.
http://www.mysavethechildren.org/HowIlos鈥?/a>
Eat salads. that's the best ways to be a vegetarian. You should also eat brussel sprouts, green beans, and squashes. Melons are also good.Can anyone provide me with a good vegetarian diet plan?
You could try asking these info@vegsoc.org perhaps?
What are the immediate effects of a vegetarian diet?
I was considering moving to a vegetarian diet, but I was concerned about how my body will react to a change that big.What are the immediate effects of a vegetarian diet?
It made me more energetic and clean feeling, it also helped with my digestion. This was on a vegan vegetarian diet, however. It doesn't make you feel sick, but man, the cravings can really be huge if you don't have good will power in the first few weeks before habit kicks in.
Last year I switched from a processed omnivore diet to organic vegetarian. For me, the biggest immediate effects were the veggies tasting really bland, but this only lasted a couple days. Now I feel that processed food is very bland, and the veggies taste amazing.
You might also feel hungry after a meal, but I think that's more psychological then physical. That feeling also goes away after a couple days. Eating something high in fiber, like an apple, will quiet any after dinner hunger pangs.
The easiest transition would be to try a pescetarian diet, then vegetarian. Pescetarian is just a vegetarian who also eats seafood. You'll also notice weight loss, lower cholesterol, and more energy :)What are the immediate effects of a vegetarian diet?
The main effect my body went through when first starting a vegetarian diet was my weight dropped. It wasn't noticeable during the first couple weeks, but it was definitely noticeable when I stepped on a scale. Make sure that if you decide to switch to the awesome life of a vegetarian, remember to eat healthy and balanced meals in order to balance out your intake. Eating meat packs in calories and a good portion of your food intake, so make sure to get a proper menu and alternative options to foods before starting this diet. Forget all the hype about vitamins and nutrients being ones to suffer, the only vitamin you should be taking is B-12, UNLESS you are getting the proper amount from soy milk and B-12 fortified foods. Good luck!
Providing the diet is healthy (ie you don't resort to sugar snacks instead of a ham sandwich) its grand, immediate doesn't happen it will take a good week for any noticeable positives to come through.
Before i was vegetarian i drank alot of water %26amp; i noticed that it helped me alot both feeling better %26amp; more alert, once i cut out meat i noticed quite a boost of energy too from obviously consuming more vegetables %26amp; my skin is better. Its also helped me cut out quite alot of junk food though unfortunately my favourite sweets Jaffa cakes are vegetarian %26amp; i mill through them :P
As for negatives, like i said providing you are eating healthy stable meals you will be grand. Really the 3 big things in meat are iron, Vitamin B12, protein. All can be gained through foods ranging from (supplements, beans, seeds, yoghurt, cereal, nuts etc)What are the immediate effects of a vegetarian diet?
None at all. I went cold turkey to a veg diet, and I have no side effects, my running times have gone down, I am perfectly healthy (I have been veg one year). No worries.
I the biggest immediate thing i was that my sense of smell got better. iron is not hard to tackle. vitamin c helps people absorb non heme iron.
Is it really that big of a change? There are days where I don't intentionally eat veggie but it just happens. Meat is not a neccessary food item.
As long as you can be sure you're replacing the nutrients in meat with nutrients from veggies, you should be fine.
You should know, though, that you can't replace meat with salads and expect to stay healthy. The amino acids that make up protein in plants, for example, are not complete like they are in meat. You need to eat a wide variety of veggies (and lots of them). Same with iron. The non-heme iron in plants is not as well absorbed by your body as iron from meat. So you need to eat a lot more iron rich plant foods to get the iron your body would get from a serving of meat every day. And you can't get Vitamin B12 from any plant food. Unless you're eating eggs and dairy products, you'll need to get shots, pills or eat highly processed fortified foods to get that vitamin.
It's not impossible, for source, but, IMO, it does take more meal planning to be healthy as a vegetarian.
It makes you stupid.
It made me more energetic and clean feeling, it also helped with my digestion. This was on a vegan vegetarian diet, however. It doesn't make you feel sick, but man, the cravings can really be huge if you don't have good will power in the first few weeks before habit kicks in.
Last year I switched from a processed omnivore diet to organic vegetarian. For me, the biggest immediate effects were the veggies tasting really bland, but this only lasted a couple days. Now I feel that processed food is very bland, and the veggies taste amazing.
You might also feel hungry after a meal, but I think that's more psychological then physical. That feeling also goes away after a couple days. Eating something high in fiber, like an apple, will quiet any after dinner hunger pangs.
The easiest transition would be to try a pescetarian diet, then vegetarian. Pescetarian is just a vegetarian who also eats seafood. You'll also notice weight loss, lower cholesterol, and more energy :)What are the immediate effects of a vegetarian diet?
The main effect my body went through when first starting a vegetarian diet was my weight dropped. It wasn't noticeable during the first couple weeks, but it was definitely noticeable when I stepped on a scale. Make sure that if you decide to switch to the awesome life of a vegetarian, remember to eat healthy and balanced meals in order to balance out your intake. Eating meat packs in calories and a good portion of your food intake, so make sure to get a proper menu and alternative options to foods before starting this diet. Forget all the hype about vitamins and nutrients being ones to suffer, the only vitamin you should be taking is B-12, UNLESS you are getting the proper amount from soy milk and B-12 fortified foods. Good luck!
Providing the diet is healthy (ie you don't resort to sugar snacks instead of a ham sandwich) its grand, immediate doesn't happen it will take a good week for any noticeable positives to come through.
Before i was vegetarian i drank alot of water %26amp; i noticed that it helped me alot both feeling better %26amp; more alert, once i cut out meat i noticed quite a boost of energy too from obviously consuming more vegetables %26amp; my skin is better. Its also helped me cut out quite alot of junk food though unfortunately my favourite sweets Jaffa cakes are vegetarian %26amp; i mill through them :P
As for negatives, like i said providing you are eating healthy stable meals you will be grand. Really the 3 big things in meat are iron, Vitamin B12, protein. All can be gained through foods ranging from (supplements, beans, seeds, yoghurt, cereal, nuts etc)What are the immediate effects of a vegetarian diet?
None at all. I went cold turkey to a veg diet, and I have no side effects, my running times have gone down, I am perfectly healthy (I have been veg one year). No worries.
I the biggest immediate thing i was that my sense of smell got better. iron is not hard to tackle. vitamin c helps people absorb non heme iron.
Is it really that big of a change? There are days where I don't intentionally eat veggie but it just happens. Meat is not a neccessary food item.
As long as you can be sure you're replacing the nutrients in meat with nutrients from veggies, you should be fine.
You should know, though, that you can't replace meat with salads and expect to stay healthy. The amino acids that make up protein in plants, for example, are not complete like they are in meat. You need to eat a wide variety of veggies (and lots of them). Same with iron. The non-heme iron in plants is not as well absorbed by your body as iron from meat. So you need to eat a lot more iron rich plant foods to get the iron your body would get from a serving of meat every day. And you can't get Vitamin B12 from any plant food. Unless you're eating eggs and dairy products, you'll need to get shots, pills or eat highly processed fortified foods to get that vitamin.
It's not impossible, for source, but, IMO, it does take more meal planning to be healthy as a vegetarian.
It makes you stupid.
Is it easier to lose weight on a vegetarian diet?
I have to lose about thirty pounds, and it isn't going anywhere anytime soon . I don't watch what I eat too closely, so I eat my fatty food . I might have better luck losing this weight if I ate like a vegetarian for a few months ( no hamburgers, etc . ) . Do vegetarian diets feature fatty foods ? Is it easier to lose weight on a vegetarian diet ? What can I do to improve my chances of losing weight ? Thank you in advance for your answers .Is it easier to lose weight on a vegetarian diet?
that\'s not hard,try to exercise at least half an hour every dayIs it easier to lose weight on a vegetarian diet?
well i really depends what you substitute your meat for, there are a big deal of unhealthy vegetarians and vegans out there, it's not simly a matter of turning vegetarian and poof your weight will dissapear, no, it's a matter of educating yourself about nutrition, you need to eat a balanced and variated diet, with a lot of vegetables and fruit, your cereals should preferably be whole (such as whole wheat pasta and bread and whole grain rice), cause the fiber will make you feel full longer and has a better nutricious value than empy carbs such as white bread and refined sugars. drink plenty of water through out the day, excercise and try to limit your intake of sugar and bad fats (you still need fat, but try to get it from good sources such as olive en coconut oil, and a few nuts such as walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds). if you cook your own food by the way, you also limit the processed stuff, read labels on the food you buy. this should already make a big difference.Is it easier to lose weight on a vegetarian diet?
The nice thing about going vegetarian is that it cuts out a lot of fast food options, which may help you lose weight if you usually eat that sort of junk. Dairy products (especially cheese), eggs, and tree nuts are examples of foods that you should still eat in moderation if you decide to stop eating meat, as they're fairly high-calorie foods. Strict veganism cuts most of that sort of thing out (and yes, definitely makes it much easier to lose and maintain a low weight), but it is a pretty restrictive diet and can make it fairly difficult to eat out or even buy some supermarket staples.
My boyfriend is currently on a "weekday vegetarian" diet - he eats no meat products Monday through Friday, and has whatever he likes on the weekends. That way he's exposing himself to more vegetarian foods but still doesn't have to drop meat entirely. If you do something like that while trying to cut calories, I'd recommend eating only fish and lean poultry on your non-veg days.
that\'s not hard,try to exercise at least half an hour every dayIs it easier to lose weight on a vegetarian diet?
well i really depends what you substitute your meat for, there are a big deal of unhealthy vegetarians and vegans out there, it's not simly a matter of turning vegetarian and poof your weight will dissapear, no, it's a matter of educating yourself about nutrition, you need to eat a balanced and variated diet, with a lot of vegetables and fruit, your cereals should preferably be whole (such as whole wheat pasta and bread and whole grain rice), cause the fiber will make you feel full longer and has a better nutricious value than empy carbs such as white bread and refined sugars. drink plenty of water through out the day, excercise and try to limit your intake of sugar and bad fats (you still need fat, but try to get it from good sources such as olive en coconut oil, and a few nuts such as walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds). if you cook your own food by the way, you also limit the processed stuff, read labels on the food you buy. this should already make a big difference.Is it easier to lose weight on a vegetarian diet?
The nice thing about going vegetarian is that it cuts out a lot of fast food options, which may help you lose weight if you usually eat that sort of junk. Dairy products (especially cheese), eggs, and tree nuts are examples of foods that you should still eat in moderation if you decide to stop eating meat, as they're fairly high-calorie foods. Strict veganism cuts most of that sort of thing out (and yes, definitely makes it much easier to lose and maintain a low weight), but it is a pretty restrictive diet and can make it fairly difficult to eat out or even buy some supermarket staples.
My boyfriend is currently on a "weekday vegetarian" diet - he eats no meat products Monday through Friday, and has whatever he likes on the weekends. That way he's exposing himself to more vegetarian foods but still doesn't have to drop meat entirely. If you do something like that while trying to cut calories, I'd recommend eating only fish and lean poultry on your non-veg days.
What are the risks of leading a vegetarian diet?
Does a vegetarian/vegan diet endanger people's health? Again for a school project. Please help!What are the risks of leading a vegetarian diet?
NO. AND ACTUALLY YOU GET HEALTHIER BUT THERE IS HARDLY ANYTHING YOU CAN EAT AT RESTAURANTS
there are no risks if u eat correctly and take suppliments to get in ironWhat are the risks of leading a vegetarian diet?
Endanger health? Whoa! Do you know that India has majority of vegetarians (85% of the population!), and they too live to be normal, healthy, intelligent citizens of this world!
Perhaps what you need to be careful about is to take adequate protein supplements, because any amount of eating pulses and grains (Daals) cannot give the protein contained in Eggs, meats, cheese, liver, etc---which vegetarians miss out.
As long as adequate proteins, and mutivitamins and multi-minerals are included in your diet, you have nothing to worry!
In fact, vegetarians live longer, are less obese, and have more memory power !
The only thing you must careful of is that you might lack protein in your diets but can easily get protein from nuts etc.What are the risks of leading a vegetarian diet?
A balanced diet is at risk. It can be hard to get Omega 3 oil, which is found in fish.
The only "endangerment" I have is going to a dinner with a group (restaurant, banquet, etc.) and having to settle on a piddly side salad (mostly iceberg lettuce) and a baked potato. However, that is my own choice and I usually go to those things for the company or the event, etc. (This is why God blessed me with all-natural peanut butter and jelly and all-natural whole wheat bread.) Perhaps I'm low in some supplements and vitamins, but I am betting the meat eaters I know (most of whom eat SADly-- Standard American Diet) are too. However, unlike most of the meat eaters I know, my cholestoral is low, my weight is low, I don't have health problems, my weight doesn't keep me from walking long and far, and giving me knee and back problems, etc.
The short answer is yes: of course a veggie diet can endanger health, if it's not planned properly. So can an omnivorous diet if not planned properly as well.
For the most part, veggie diets according to the scientific evidence seem to be well planned for the majority of people who practise them, and the overall health profile of veggies seems to be better than most omnivores. However, that's not to say that all veggies are healthier than omnivores. It's easy to eat junk food on a veggie diet if you want to, just as it's easy to eat plenty of wholegrains, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds on an omnivore diet if you want to as well.
Health for me isn't my main reason for being vegan, although better health might be a bonus. There are plenty of good reasons for going veggie that are not health related.
It only risks people's health if they don't eat a proper balance of foods. With a vegetarian diet you don't need any suppliments at all if you do it right, despite what some people are going to answer.
There is no shortage of protein - there are nuts, beans, soy products, eggs and dairy. Iron comes from spinach and other dark green veggies like kale and brocoli. B-12 comes from dairy (so if you're not using dairy you do need to have a supliment for that) Omega 3, as someone mentioned, comes from flax seed without the bad omega 6 or mercury that fish has. Calcium comes from dairy, soymilk, and green veggies. By eating 5 different colors of fruits and veggies a day you get a balance of all the other vitamins and minerals you need. Whole grains are also important to a well balanced diet.
Now that's not to say that all vegetarians are healthy. Most french fries and chips are vegetarian. Many desserts are vegetarian. You can be an unhealthy vegetarian. But a good vegetarian diet lowers cholesterol, risk of heart disease, some cancers. It lowers the risk of diabetes type 2 dramatically and lowers symptoms of diabetes 2 if you already have it.chuckecheese
NO. AND ACTUALLY YOU GET HEALTHIER BUT THERE IS HARDLY ANYTHING YOU CAN EAT AT RESTAURANTS
there are no risks if u eat correctly and take suppliments to get in ironWhat are the risks of leading a vegetarian diet?
Endanger health? Whoa! Do you know that India has majority of vegetarians (85% of the population!), and they too live to be normal, healthy, intelligent citizens of this world!
Perhaps what you need to be careful about is to take adequate protein supplements, because any amount of eating pulses and grains (Daals) cannot give the protein contained in Eggs, meats, cheese, liver, etc---which vegetarians miss out.
As long as adequate proteins, and mutivitamins and multi-minerals are included in your diet, you have nothing to worry!
In fact, vegetarians live longer, are less obese, and have more memory power !
The only thing you must careful of is that you might lack protein in your diets but can easily get protein from nuts etc.What are the risks of leading a vegetarian diet?
A balanced diet is at risk. It can be hard to get Omega 3 oil, which is found in fish.
The only "endangerment" I have is going to a dinner with a group (restaurant, banquet, etc.) and having to settle on a piddly side salad (mostly iceberg lettuce) and a baked potato. However, that is my own choice and I usually go to those things for the company or the event, etc. (This is why God blessed me with all-natural peanut butter and jelly and all-natural whole wheat bread.) Perhaps I'm low in some supplements and vitamins, but I am betting the meat eaters I know (most of whom eat SADly-- Standard American Diet) are too. However, unlike most of the meat eaters I know, my cholestoral is low, my weight is low, I don't have health problems, my weight doesn't keep me from walking long and far, and giving me knee and back problems, etc.
The short answer is yes: of course a veggie diet can endanger health, if it's not planned properly. So can an omnivorous diet if not planned properly as well.
For the most part, veggie diets according to the scientific evidence seem to be well planned for the majority of people who practise them, and the overall health profile of veggies seems to be better than most omnivores. However, that's not to say that all veggies are healthier than omnivores. It's easy to eat junk food on a veggie diet if you want to, just as it's easy to eat plenty of wholegrains, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds on an omnivore diet if you want to as well.
Health for me isn't my main reason for being vegan, although better health might be a bonus. There are plenty of good reasons for going veggie that are not health related.
It only risks people's health if they don't eat a proper balance of foods. With a vegetarian diet you don't need any suppliments at all if you do it right, despite what some people are going to answer.
There is no shortage of protein - there are nuts, beans, soy products, eggs and dairy. Iron comes from spinach and other dark green veggies like kale and brocoli. B-12 comes from dairy (so if you're not using dairy you do need to have a supliment for that) Omega 3, as someone mentioned, comes from flax seed without the bad omega 6 or mercury that fish has. Calcium comes from dairy, soymilk, and green veggies. By eating 5 different colors of fruits and veggies a day you get a balance of all the other vitamins and minerals you need. Whole grains are also important to a well balanced diet.
Now that's not to say that all vegetarians are healthy. Most french fries and chips are vegetarian. Many desserts are vegetarian. You can be an unhealthy vegetarian. But a good vegetarian diet lowers cholesterol, risk of heart disease, some cancers. It lowers the risk of diabetes type 2 dramatically and lowers symptoms of diabetes 2 if you already have it.
What's an appropriate source of protein for a vegetarian diet?
I'm considering changing to a vegetarian diet for health reasons, but I'm concerned about getting appropriate levels of protein. I'm also concerned about potential food items and their actual nutritional worth, like those meat substitute burger patties.What's an appropriate source of protein for a vegetarian diet?
You could supplement with whey protein, peanuts, certain beans. Look into products like Ensure and Boost, and whether the proteins in them are animal based. Also soy, tofu, etc. Hope you are OK, bro.
dont really agree with ulrina because its not just about getting enough to get by, it's about creating %26amp; maximizing health. protein is a huge factor and not only protein but amino acids (found in protein) effects you more than most realize
Soybean: rich source of protein which accounts for large quantities of tempeh, tofu, soy hot dogs, soy burgers, and other soy products in the market.
Dairy: milk, cheese, yogurt
Legumes: Kidney beans, lentils, lima beans, split peas,
Quinoa
Grains: Rice, millet, rye, barley, wheat.
Fruits: Apples, bananas, grapes, honeydew melons, papayas, pears, strawberries, watermelons, and so on.
Nuts and Seeds: peanut butter, almonds, walnuts, really any nut
Filbert, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds
%26amp; dont forget egg whites
or
protein suppliments, especially amazing, i mix this with fruits and juices to make a smoothy... pretty much a meal in its own
... google has a hundred sites on recipes and even vegan protein sourcesWhat's an appropriate source of protein for a vegetarian diet?
Hey, there is actually no need to worry about protein intake. A protein deficiency is extremely rare in the developed world, even among vegetarians.
All vegetables and whole grains (eg rice, bread) contain protein to some extent.
Beans, tofu, nuts, soy and meat replacements are also very good sources.
As long as you have some nuts, beans or dairy with each meal, as well as have a decent vegetable intake, you will be getting plenty of protein.
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eggs, peanut butter, beans, tofu, lentils....
If you consume them on a daily basis and in moderation you have nothing to worry about, make sure to drink water as well
You can add me on Facebook I like helping people on fitness and nutrition
http://www.facebook.com/people/Stacey-Shape/100001501998447What's an appropriate source of protein for a vegetarian diet?
My Mother says that beans and rice together are a perfect protein and we all know Mother is always right. It's best to really study up, because the changes, well, it's just better, my Mom says. Here is where she would tell you to go. She is always quite willing to tell people where to go.
http://altnature.com
Tofu has a lot of protein, also peanut butter is good too, when I was little I never ate meat, but I ate peanut butter by the spoonfuls and the doctor said that I would get as much protein from peanut butter as I would from meat.
Hope this helps!
A peanut butter sandwich on whole grain bread.
Beans.
beans are good, soy is really good, and tofu, that's about it,
You could supplement with whey protein, peanuts, certain beans. Look into products like Ensure and Boost, and whether the proteins in them are animal based. Also soy, tofu, etc. Hope you are OK, bro.
dont really agree with ulrina because its not just about getting enough to get by, it's about creating %26amp; maximizing health. protein is a huge factor and not only protein but amino acids (found in protein) effects you more than most realize
Soybean: rich source of protein which accounts for large quantities of tempeh, tofu, soy hot dogs, soy burgers, and other soy products in the market.
Dairy: milk, cheese, yogurt
Legumes: Kidney beans, lentils, lima beans, split peas,
Quinoa
Grains: Rice, millet, rye, barley, wheat.
Fruits: Apples, bananas, grapes, honeydew melons, papayas, pears, strawberries, watermelons, and so on.
Nuts and Seeds: peanut butter, almonds, walnuts, really any nut
Filbert, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds
%26amp; dont forget egg whites
or
protein suppliments, especially amazing, i mix this with fruits and juices to make a smoothy... pretty much a meal in its own
... google has a hundred sites on recipes and even vegan protein sourcesWhat's an appropriate source of protein for a vegetarian diet?
Hey, there is actually no need to worry about protein intake. A protein deficiency is extremely rare in the developed world, even among vegetarians.
All vegetables and whole grains (eg rice, bread) contain protein to some extent.
Beans, tofu, nuts, soy and meat replacements are also very good sources.
As long as you have some nuts, beans or dairy with each meal, as well as have a decent vegetable intake, you will be getting plenty of protein.
X
eggs, peanut butter, beans, tofu, lentils....
If you consume them on a daily basis and in moderation you have nothing to worry about, make sure to drink water as well
You can add me on Facebook I like helping people on fitness and nutrition
http://www.facebook.com/people/Stacey-Shape/100001501998447What's an appropriate source of protein for a vegetarian diet?
My Mother says that beans and rice together are a perfect protein and we all know Mother is always right. It's best to really study up, because the changes, well, it's just better, my Mom says. Here is where she would tell you to go. She is always quite willing to tell people where to go.
http://altnature.com
Tofu has a lot of protein, also peanut butter is good too, when I was little I never ate meat, but I ate peanut butter by the spoonfuls and the doctor said that I would get as much protein from peanut butter as I would from meat.
Hope this helps!
A peanut butter sandwich on whole grain bread.
Beans.
beans are good, soy is really good, and tofu, that's about it,
How does one get proper nutrition if they decide on a vegetarian diet?
I don't eat a lot of meat anyhow, but I would like to know if I stop eating meat for about a month what else should I do to supplement my diet? I will be volunteering in Central America for a month and would like to stick with the staples save the meat. I will have no choice of what I am eating other than if I would like a vegetarian diet or not. Should I just bring a multi-vitamin or are there other things I should be aware of in cutting out the meat? Thanks for your time.How does one get proper nutrition if they decide on a vegetarian diet?
Proteins: Body's protein needs can be provided by either animal or plant sources. Mixed protein diet obtained from various plant sources is better than animal protein and is recommended in diabetes, renal diseases and liver diseases. Mixed protein diet from different plant sources has been the pattern of diet in India for all vegetarians.
Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are mainly found in plant foods; like cereals, grains, fresh and dry fruits, legumes, vegetable, greens, nuts etc. plant carbohydrates include' large amounts of starches, sugar and fibers which are important for gut functions. The body is better suited to a high carbohydrate diet than a low carbohydrate diet. In fact 55% of the food intake should be carbohydrate. All animal products do not contain carbohydrate which is essential for body.
Fat: Plant fats differ from animal fats in two different ways 1) they are cholesterol free 2) they generally contain more polyunsaturated fat and less saturated fats. Plant fats usually have higher polyunsaturated fat value than animal fats.
A diet which is low in cholesterol and which contains fat of a high PIS value is associated with a lower incident of coronary health disease.
Vitamins and Minerals: plant foods are rich in many vitamins and minerals.
Vitamin D: Vitamin D is obtained by exposure of skin to sun light and this is not a problem in India.
Calcium: The vegetarians can meet their needs for calcium from dairy products. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Dark green vegetables are good sources of Riboflavin as are legumes and whole grain cereal.
Iron: The problem of iron deficiency is relatively common but vitamin C significantly enhances absorption of iron hence it is advisable for vegetarians to include with each meal a food high in vitamin C which as lime, citrus fruits or juices.
Zinc: Zinc is found in large number of plant foods.
Fiber: Fiber is found only in vegetarian food like whole grain cereals, legumes, greens, fruits, vegetable etc.
Thus in vegetarian foods all requirement of nutrition for body growth and maintenance is fulfilled. One can have a complete and balanced diet provided we take enough food which is as close to nature as possible in maintaining sturdy and disease free body. It is equally helpful in curing many diseases.
ADVANTAGES OF VEGETARIAN DIET:
More %26amp; more evidence is surfacing that directly links a prolonged non- vegetarian diet to diseases as cancers, heart diseases, diabetes, asthma just to name a few.
1. LOGEVITY: Vegetarian can expect to live 4-10 years longer then the non-vegetarians.
" Source: Seventh day Adventists study
2. LESS HEART DISEASE: Because of low fat, saturated fat and cholesterol content of the vegetarian diet the risk of heart disease is lowered. High blood cholesterol levels are associated with increased risk of heart disease.
3. LESS CANCER: Up to 40% of all cancers are diet related. Cancer death rates have been associated with obesity and high fat / low fiber diet. Vitamin A %26amp; C are thought to be protective against colon cancer. Low fat diets protect against prostrate and breast cancer. Indoles, lignans, isoflavones, protease inhibitors which are present in plant foods and shown to be potent anti carcinogens.
4. LESS BOWEL DISEASE: Diverticular disease and appendicitis occur more frequently with low fiber intake as in meat diet.
5. LEES OBESITY %26amp; LESS INCIDENCE OF DIABETES: It is easier to plan a low fat diet for a vegetarian then for a meat eater. The fiber in plant food dilutes the energy %26amp; provides a satisfying meal without all the calories. Diabetes over the age of 40 seems to be related to obesity.
CONLUSION:
When activists like M.K. Gandhi, sports personalities like Martina Novratilova %26amp; Carl Lewis, beauties like Brooke Shields %26amp; Kate Winslet, physists like Edison, Albert Einstein %26amp; A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, religious leaders %26amp; mystics like Jesus %26amp; Osho can be legendaries in there respective fields taking the advantage of being vegetarian, Is'nt it more prudent on our part to switch over to vegetarianism %26amp; enjoy better quality %26amp; longevity of life.
Take your b-complex vitamins. Mix rice, pasta, and beans for most dishes to make a complete protein. Whole grain is the way to go to increase fiber, an important way to reduce cholesterol, reduce heart disease and digestive cancers, and to rid your body of toxins that are fat-soluble. If you find that you aren't eating all of the green-leafy that you thought you would, then take a vitamin D, E, magnesium and calcium. Oat, soy and almond milk are good for calcium without all the dangers of hormones and dairy proteins. Fucus on native fruit, not furminted, while abroad. Have a great time too.How does one get proper nutrition if they decide on a vegetarian diet?
Beans and nuts! Neither should be a problem in Central America!
Eat a good variety of other non-meat foods and you should be healthy.How does one get proper nutrition if they decide on a vegetarian diet?
In addition to nuts, seeds, grain, legumes, beans, dairy, eggs, and fruits and vegetables you can get complete protein eating two easy combinations you can remember:
one is milk and bread
the other is beans and rice.
Add fruits, veggies, and for fun, crab legs. They don't have to kill the crab to harvest them. The crab grows a new leg where one is broken off. If you are ok with that. I know several vegetarians that will do crab on occasion.
You don't need to do anything. There is nothing that meat gives you that you cannot get elsewhere, other than coronory heart desease that is.
I've been veggie for 27 years. All the talk of supplements and deficiencies is quite simply rubbish. If there is a need for it, what i am, dead ?
"mim" appears to have had a minor brain fade. There is no such thing as a vegetarian that eats crabs, legs or otherwise.
Meat really doesn't have any nutritional value, unless you're starving and just need calories.
Eat a variety of whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, vegetables, and fruits, including a source of omega 3s, such as flax oil, walnuts, and hempseeds; and also getting some sunlight per day and taking a sublingual B-12 supplement a few times a week. Dark leafy greens should be eaten daily for great health.
To be A vegeterian guy is a great thing.So,What u have to do is to eat what u like at the beginning and then u must eat%26amp;drink foods that are rich in protein.For e.g, pulses and beans,milk and other vegetables,salades,and fruits.Drink water frequently.
B12 is an important vitamin for vegatarians. Fruit could fill up a meal or snack. The local starchy staple of the local diet could fill another meal. A heap of fresh vegetables could fill another particularly if you have nuts or beans to go with it.
Meat is a great protein source because it contains all the amino acids (small protein blocks) your body can't make itself in one package. Non-meat sources only have some of them, so to get the full quota you need a grain and a legume every day. So, beans and rice, or corn and chickpeas, or bread and lentils, geddit?
Iron tablets would definitly be helpful, and Vitamin B12 as vegos are most often deficient in these.
LOTS of VITAMINS!!!You should take iron,calcium,etc...!!
Stuff yourself on all the exotic fruits and vegetables you're going to be around! You can get all of your protein from vegetables so don't believe the hype that you'll be deficient without meat - you can get all of your protein from plant sources (and you don't have to mix food to get "complete proteins" - the person who spread that lie has gone on record as saying she's sorry she got the myth out there). Eat plenty of grains (think rice and whole wheat breads). Eat nuts as a snack - including walnuts for omega 3. You might also want to take a B12 supplement. Drink fortified milk subsitutes like almond milk or soy milk. Better yet, buy yourself a guide on eating a vegetairan diet before you go so you are thoroughly educated. Try ths one...
Proteins: Body's protein needs can be provided by either animal or plant sources. Mixed protein diet obtained from various plant sources is better than animal protein and is recommended in diabetes, renal diseases and liver diseases. Mixed protein diet from different plant sources has been the pattern of diet in India for all vegetarians.
Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are mainly found in plant foods; like cereals, grains, fresh and dry fruits, legumes, vegetable, greens, nuts etc. plant carbohydrates include' large amounts of starches, sugar and fibers which are important for gut functions. The body is better suited to a high carbohydrate diet than a low carbohydrate diet. In fact 55% of the food intake should be carbohydrate. All animal products do not contain carbohydrate which is essential for body.
Fat: Plant fats differ from animal fats in two different ways 1) they are cholesterol free 2) they generally contain more polyunsaturated fat and less saturated fats. Plant fats usually have higher polyunsaturated fat value than animal fats.
A diet which is low in cholesterol and which contains fat of a high PIS value is associated with a lower incident of coronary health disease.
Vitamins and Minerals: plant foods are rich in many vitamins and minerals.
Vitamin D: Vitamin D is obtained by exposure of skin to sun light and this is not a problem in India.
Calcium: The vegetarians can meet their needs for calcium from dairy products. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Dark green vegetables are good sources of Riboflavin as are legumes and whole grain cereal.
Iron: The problem of iron deficiency is relatively common but vitamin C significantly enhances absorption of iron hence it is advisable for vegetarians to include with each meal a food high in vitamin C which as lime, citrus fruits or juices.
Zinc: Zinc is found in large number of plant foods.
Fiber: Fiber is found only in vegetarian food like whole grain cereals, legumes, greens, fruits, vegetable etc.
Thus in vegetarian foods all requirement of nutrition for body growth and maintenance is fulfilled. One can have a complete and balanced diet provided we take enough food which is as close to nature as possible in maintaining sturdy and disease free body. It is equally helpful in curing many diseases.
ADVANTAGES OF VEGETARIAN DIET:
More %26amp; more evidence is surfacing that directly links a prolonged non- vegetarian diet to diseases as cancers, heart diseases, diabetes, asthma just to name a few.
1. LOGEVITY: Vegetarian can expect to live 4-10 years longer then the non-vegetarians.
" Source: Seventh day Adventists study
2. LESS HEART DISEASE: Because of low fat, saturated fat and cholesterol content of the vegetarian diet the risk of heart disease is lowered. High blood cholesterol levels are associated with increased risk of heart disease.
3. LESS CANCER: Up to 40% of all cancers are diet related. Cancer death rates have been associated with obesity and high fat / low fiber diet. Vitamin A %26amp; C are thought to be protective against colon cancer. Low fat diets protect against prostrate and breast cancer. Indoles, lignans, isoflavones, protease inhibitors which are present in plant foods and shown to be potent anti carcinogens.
4. LESS BOWEL DISEASE: Diverticular disease and appendicitis occur more frequently with low fiber intake as in meat diet.
5. LEES OBESITY %26amp; LESS INCIDENCE OF DIABETES: It is easier to plan a low fat diet for a vegetarian then for a meat eater. The fiber in plant food dilutes the energy %26amp; provides a satisfying meal without all the calories. Diabetes over the age of 40 seems to be related to obesity.
CONLUSION:
When activists like M.K. Gandhi, sports personalities like Martina Novratilova %26amp; Carl Lewis, beauties like Brooke Shields %26amp; Kate Winslet, physists like Edison, Albert Einstein %26amp; A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, religious leaders %26amp; mystics like Jesus %26amp; Osho can be legendaries in there respective fields taking the advantage of being vegetarian, Is'nt it more prudent on our part to switch over to vegetarianism %26amp; enjoy better quality %26amp; longevity of life.
Take your b-complex vitamins. Mix rice, pasta, and beans for most dishes to make a complete protein. Whole grain is the way to go to increase fiber, an important way to reduce cholesterol, reduce heart disease and digestive cancers, and to rid your body of toxins that are fat-soluble. If you find that you aren't eating all of the green-leafy that you thought you would, then take a vitamin D, E, magnesium and calcium. Oat, soy and almond milk are good for calcium without all the dangers of hormones and dairy proteins. Fucus on native fruit, not furminted, while abroad. Have a great time too.How does one get proper nutrition if they decide on a vegetarian diet?
Beans and nuts! Neither should be a problem in Central America!
Eat a good variety of other non-meat foods and you should be healthy.How does one get proper nutrition if they decide on a vegetarian diet?
In addition to nuts, seeds, grain, legumes, beans, dairy, eggs, and fruits and vegetables you can get complete protein eating two easy combinations you can remember:
one is milk and bread
the other is beans and rice.
Add fruits, veggies, and for fun, crab legs. They don't have to kill the crab to harvest them. The crab grows a new leg where one is broken off. If you are ok with that. I know several vegetarians that will do crab on occasion.
You don't need to do anything. There is nothing that meat gives you that you cannot get elsewhere, other than coronory heart desease that is.
I've been veggie for 27 years. All the talk of supplements and deficiencies is quite simply rubbish. If there is a need for it, what i am, dead ?
"mim" appears to have had a minor brain fade. There is no such thing as a vegetarian that eats crabs, legs or otherwise.
Meat really doesn't have any nutritional value, unless you're starving and just need calories.
Eat a variety of whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, vegetables, and fruits, including a source of omega 3s, such as flax oil, walnuts, and hempseeds; and also getting some sunlight per day and taking a sublingual B-12 supplement a few times a week. Dark leafy greens should be eaten daily for great health.
To be A vegeterian guy is a great thing.So,What u have to do is to eat what u like at the beginning and then u must eat%26amp;drink foods that are rich in protein.For e.g, pulses and beans,milk and other vegetables,salades,and fruits.Drink water frequently.
B12 is an important vitamin for vegatarians. Fruit could fill up a meal or snack. The local starchy staple of the local diet could fill another meal. A heap of fresh vegetables could fill another particularly if you have nuts or beans to go with it.
Meat is a great protein source because it contains all the amino acids (small protein blocks) your body can't make itself in one package. Non-meat sources only have some of them, so to get the full quota you need a grain and a legume every day. So, beans and rice, or corn and chickpeas, or bread and lentils, geddit?
Iron tablets would definitly be helpful, and Vitamin B12 as vegos are most often deficient in these.
LOTS of VITAMINS!!!You should take iron,calcium,etc...!!
Stuff yourself on all the exotic fruits and vegetables you're going to be around! You can get all of your protein from vegetables so don't believe the hype that you'll be deficient without meat - you can get all of your protein from plant sources (and you don't have to mix food to get "complete proteins" - the person who spread that lie has gone on record as saying she's sorry she got the myth out there). Eat plenty of grains (think rice and whole wheat breads). Eat nuts as a snack - including walnuts for omega 3. You might also want to take a B12 supplement. Drink fortified milk subsitutes like almond milk or soy milk. Better yet, buy yourself a guide on eating a vegetairan diet before you go so you are thoroughly educated. Try ths one...
Can changing to vegetarian diet delay or stop your period from coming?
I am usually every 28 days on the dot. I switched to vegetarian diet 3 months ago and HAVE had my period during it, but this time I am 3 days late. I have taken pregnancy tests and got negative results so the only thing I can think of is that maybe my body decided that since Im not giving it enough iron it isnt going to throw any away via menstruation....
Is that probably why I didn't get it?Can changing to vegetarian diet delay or stop your period from coming?
My gf Jenna says she is anemic and she sometimes doesn't get her period she is also a vegan so it means she is not getting enough iron and has to take iron pills. Also a change in diet may allow some weight loss this will also make a period late as well as stress or illness.
Is that probably why I didn't get it?Can changing to vegetarian diet delay or stop your period from coming?
My gf Jenna says she is anemic and she sometimes doesn't get her period she is also a vegan so it means she is not getting enough iron and has to take iron pills. Also a change in diet may allow some weight loss this will also make a period late as well as stress or illness.
Question regarding what I can eat on a vegetarian diet?
I have been eating an all vegetarian diet. My neighbor was cleaning out his ice box and he gave me a chicken. The chicken was already dead and he was going to throw it out. He said it had been sitting out of the ice box for a day or so but I smelled it and it didn't smell rotten. Since the chicken is already dead and he was going to throw it away anyway, can I still eat it and be a vegetarian? It is not that big of a deal, but I don't want to waste food (kind of on a budget now). I have it in the ice box now, until I read the replies here and decide what to do.Question regarding what I can eat on a vegetarian diet?
This must be really fun to you... enjoy yourself.
Vegetarians don't eat meat. Why are you a vegetarian? If you could eat free would you be a vegan.... sense cost is so much an issue. You either are or your not or you say I am as much as my budget allows me to be. Some vegans would eat $15 worth of lettuce before they ate one $.99 cheese burger. And some vegans will not eat any product from an animal, like eggs, milk and cheese. As far as cheese and other products that contain milk goes... if it is made with an alteritive milk like soy its ok but nothing with cows milk.Question regarding what I can eat on a vegetarian diet?
No, chicken is MEAT not vegetable. If you are a strict vegetarian then you don't eat meat. Simple.
It seems you are only a Vegetarian because you don't want to eat something that has been killed. Well the chicken didn't die of natural causes did it? So you would be going against your self professed standards by eating it.
Man come clean, nobody who is veggie would dream of eating anything with legs - it's like the wino sitting with a bottle of beer and saying it is ok because it isn't whisky. If you want to fool yourself that is fine but don't try to get justification off of the interweb, if you want to eat it, eat it, and don't be a *$"**$ moron - why should we care if you want to eat meat?Question regarding what I can eat on a vegetarian diet?
If you were at all serious, my suggestion might be to give it away to a meat-eating family you know so you don't have to eat it *or* feel like it's been wasted.
But since this is just another of your fake questions for mocking vegetarians, I'll just sit and wonder what you get out of trolling the veg section so much.
(Read sources for some choice examples of the bizarre stuff FHG has pulled in the past.)
I agree with the person who said you are not going to be stood up in vegetarian court.
Chicken falls in the meat catagory.
Chicken is Meat...but really the best thing you can do with that chicken is BIN it...it has been out of the ice box for a few days.....then back in again.!!! so has had a good time for the bugs that are there naturally to multiply by the 1000's....you would sure be asking for a very upset tummy if you eat it. Chicken is a very high risk meat when it comes to salmonella
It depends on how strict a vegetarian you want to be. There is a branch of veg's that called freeians (sp) that will only eat meat if it was not bought or killed for them and only if the meat was going to waste. At the end of the day it is up to you, if you really feel bad cook it and give it to a homeless person. They would enjoy it more than you and it would not goto waste.
If you cook it right and throughly it should be ok.
OMG, I guess given by the number of thumbs down the vegans or veggies don't like any one who thinks against there views.
Why didn't your neighbour want the chicken ? If you were a proper vegetarian you wouldn't need to ask the question. I think your neighbour may be trying to kill you off with salmonella poisoning!
no you cant eat chicken and be a vegetarian and you should be really careful about chicken that has been out of the freezer for a while
you must be a meat eater eating a "vegetarian" diet
No . Vegetarians NEVER eat meat or fish. No exceptions- PERIOD!!!
you've got to trust your instincts. if you can live with it, fine. but i gotta tell you... chicken breeds MAJOR BACTERIA when not properly refrigerated. even if it smells ok.. i dunno man.
pollotarianism or pollo-vegetarianism is a diet in which the only animal consumed is fowl or poultry...
I would say no.If you are a vegetarian you should not eat an animal even if it's already dead.
Besides if it's been sitting out of the fridge for a day or so you would probably get some illness from it.
your neighbor hates vegetarians and wants to kill you by food poisoning
vegetarian diet or meat diet. the answer is self explanatory.
Just eat the dam thing and call your self omnivore. OK. Are you even in the right mind to come on the net and such silly question. Pls do me a favour and DON'T call yourself vegetarian.
wise up! dead or alive its meat!! a true veggie wouldnt dream of hurting, killing, or eating an animal! I think your name says it all. prat
What do you reckon?
DO NOT eat any chicken that was sitting out of the fridge all day. Even if it doesn't smell rotten it can harbor harmful bacteria that can make you sick. We eat meat all the time at our house and I have taught classes about safe food handling. Sorry but it looks like you are going to have to waste this chicken, unless you give it to a dog to eat. Their stomach can process bacteria in a different way than ours does. Many people don't like to give dogs chicken though because they say the dogs can choke on the chicken bones which splinter so you would need to ask the owner before giving the chicken to a dog.
The moment you eat chicken you are not a vegetarian at that moment.. You can go back to being vegetarianan just admit you stopped being vegetarian for a bit cause you don't want to waste it! I was given some moose meat once by a hunter.. I gave it to my brother.. The hunter didn't know I became a vegetarian. I didn't want to upset her as she's a Pisces and Pisces can be very touchy at times! My brother gave some to his friend.. he lied to her and said he went moose hunting!
I think chicke should be considered meat, but since some people don't, its really your choice!
Chicken is a vegetable.
Hahaha. What are your reasons for being a vegetarian? If moral, go for it! If for health/religious reasons...go for it anyway!
it's really up to you, it's food at the end of the day, it's not like your going to be stood infront of a vegitarian court to pleed for your life.
you dont have to explain your actions to anyone except yourself.
some people dont have the choice of being vegitarian, they have to eat what ever they can.
i think if you take it out of the freezer and leave it to thaw for 4 days, it can then be classed a vegetable and be deemed good to eat by a vegetarian. (but don't give it to the kids, they need the protein! lol)
This must be really fun to you... enjoy yourself.
Vegetarians don't eat meat. Why are you a vegetarian? If you could eat free would you be a vegan.... sense cost is so much an issue. You either are or your not or you say I am as much as my budget allows me to be. Some vegans would eat $15 worth of lettuce before they ate one $.99 cheese burger. And some vegans will not eat any product from an animal, like eggs, milk and cheese. As far as cheese and other products that contain milk goes... if it is made with an alteritive milk like soy its ok but nothing with cows milk.Question regarding what I can eat on a vegetarian diet?
No, chicken is MEAT not vegetable. If you are a strict vegetarian then you don't eat meat. Simple.
It seems you are only a Vegetarian because you don't want to eat something that has been killed. Well the chicken didn't die of natural causes did it? So you would be going against your self professed standards by eating it.
Man come clean, nobody who is veggie would dream of eating anything with legs - it's like the wino sitting with a bottle of beer and saying it is ok because it isn't whisky. If you want to fool yourself that is fine but don't try to get justification off of the interweb, if you want to eat it, eat it, and don't be a *$"**$ moron - why should we care if you want to eat meat?Question regarding what I can eat on a vegetarian diet?
If you were at all serious, my suggestion might be to give it away to a meat-eating family you know so you don't have to eat it *or* feel like it's been wasted.
But since this is just another of your fake questions for mocking vegetarians, I'll just sit and wonder what you get out of trolling the veg section so much.
(Read sources for some choice examples of the bizarre stuff FHG has pulled in the past.)
I agree with the person who said you are not going to be stood up in vegetarian court.
Chicken falls in the meat catagory.
Chicken is Meat...but really the best thing you can do with that chicken is BIN it...it has been out of the ice box for a few days.....then back in again.!!! so has had a good time for the bugs that are there naturally to multiply by the 1000's....you would sure be asking for a very upset tummy if you eat it. Chicken is a very high risk meat when it comes to salmonella
It depends on how strict a vegetarian you want to be. There is a branch of veg's that called freeians (sp) that will only eat meat if it was not bought or killed for them and only if the meat was going to waste. At the end of the day it is up to you, if you really feel bad cook it and give it to a homeless person. They would enjoy it more than you and it would not goto waste.
If you cook it right and throughly it should be ok.
OMG, I guess given by the number of thumbs down the vegans or veggies don't like any one who thinks against there views.
Why didn't your neighbour want the chicken ? If you were a proper vegetarian you wouldn't need to ask the question. I think your neighbour may be trying to kill you off with salmonella poisoning!
no you cant eat chicken and be a vegetarian and you should be really careful about chicken that has been out of the freezer for a while
you must be a meat eater eating a "vegetarian" diet
No . Vegetarians NEVER eat meat or fish. No exceptions- PERIOD!!!
you've got to trust your instincts. if you can live with it, fine. but i gotta tell you... chicken breeds MAJOR BACTERIA when not properly refrigerated. even if it smells ok.. i dunno man.
pollotarianism or pollo-vegetarianism is a diet in which the only animal consumed is fowl or poultry...
I would say no.If you are a vegetarian you should not eat an animal even if it's already dead.
Besides if it's been sitting out of the fridge for a day or so you would probably get some illness from it.
your neighbor hates vegetarians and wants to kill you by food poisoning
vegetarian diet or meat diet. the answer is self explanatory.
Just eat the dam thing and call your self omnivore. OK. Are you even in the right mind to come on the net and such silly question. Pls do me a favour and DON'T call yourself vegetarian.
wise up! dead or alive its meat!! a true veggie wouldnt dream of hurting, killing, or eating an animal! I think your name says it all. prat
What do you reckon?
DO NOT eat any chicken that was sitting out of the fridge all day. Even if it doesn't smell rotten it can harbor harmful bacteria that can make you sick. We eat meat all the time at our house and I have taught classes about safe food handling. Sorry but it looks like you are going to have to waste this chicken, unless you give it to a dog to eat. Their stomach can process bacteria in a different way than ours does. Many people don't like to give dogs chicken though because they say the dogs can choke on the chicken bones which splinter so you would need to ask the owner before giving the chicken to a dog.
The moment you eat chicken you are not a vegetarian at that moment.. You can go back to being vegetarianan just admit you stopped being vegetarian for a bit cause you don't want to waste it! I was given some moose meat once by a hunter.. I gave it to my brother.. The hunter didn't know I became a vegetarian. I didn't want to upset her as she's a Pisces and Pisces can be very touchy at times! My brother gave some to his friend.. he lied to her and said he went moose hunting!
I think chicke should be considered meat, but since some people don't, its really your choice!
Chicken is a vegetable.
Hahaha. What are your reasons for being a vegetarian? If moral, go for it! If for health/religious reasons...go for it anyway!
it's really up to you, it's food at the end of the day, it's not like your going to be stood infront of a vegitarian court to pleed for your life.
you dont have to explain your actions to anyone except yourself.
some people dont have the choice of being vegitarian, they have to eat what ever they can.
i think if you take it out of the freezer and leave it to thaw for 4 days, it can then be classed a vegetable and be deemed good to eat by a vegetarian. (but don't give it to the kids, they need the protein! lol)
Does anyone know of a good lacto-ovo vegetarian diet plan to stay in shape?
I have been on a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet since last May; but I have actually gained wait ever since I stopped eating meat. Does anyone know of a healthy diet plan? I would also like to start working out and was wondering which plan would be the most appropriate. Thanks.Does anyone know of a good lacto-ovo vegetarian diet plan to stay in shape?
You've probably gained weight as a result of eating more carbs than you was before, and not burning them off, make sure you balance and replace the protein from meat with eggs and other protein such as Quorn or nut roasts etc, then once you start your Gym programme be sure to try other protein supplements AFTER your workout - such as wholegrain salads, pulses, even soya milk has more protein than cows milk, and could help to repair that muscle tissue... Iron is essential too, so if you can cope with spinach, please do so, and again soya products are a good source of Iron for the blood.ruby tuesday menu
You've probably gained weight as a result of eating more carbs than you was before, and not burning them off, make sure you balance and replace the protein from meat with eggs and other protein such as Quorn or nut roasts etc, then once you start your Gym programme be sure to try other protein supplements AFTER your workout - such as wholegrain salads, pulses, even soya milk has more protein than cows milk, and could help to repair that muscle tissue... Iron is essential too, so if you can cope with spinach, please do so, and again soya products are a good source of Iron for the blood.
Is there a vegetarian diet plan to lose 20 pounds in about 2 or 3 months for a 14 year old girl?
She weighs 143 and wants to at least lose 20 pounds but she is vegetarian so most diet plans won't work for her.
Any suggestions?Is there a vegetarian diet plan to lose 20 pounds in about 2 or 3 months for a 14 year old girl?
Hello, im a healthness coach from Herbalife.
If shes vegetarian than this will surely help with no problem.
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Healthy shake wich is a healthy meal. From 7 ddiff flavors like chocolate vanilla or strawberry ect.. Each healthy shake has 21 minerals n vitamins, fibers and are rich in proteins.. And have many antioxidants.. When drinking a shake you need to replace a meal. We recommend 2 shakes a day plua ur healthy food and snacks in between. Exercising is good but is not required since this weight loss program is guaranteed to loose weight and increase your energy level if needed. Ive lost over 10 lbs in just a month.. And feel great.. If your interested and need more info or have questions email me to (mizzbravo@gmail.com) if anyone else is interested email me as well im able to help even if ur far away. Thanks!Is there a vegetarian diet plan to lose 20 pounds in about 2 or 3 months for a 14 year old girl?
Eat 6 times a day (breakfast, snack, lunch, snack....) -Never skip breakfast
Eat small quantities instead of enormous ones
Drink a lot of water
Do any type of cardio (run, jog or walk)
Any suggestions?Is there a vegetarian diet plan to lose 20 pounds in about 2 or 3 months for a 14 year old girl?
Hello, im a healthness coach from Herbalife.
If shes vegetarian than this will surely help with no problem.
We have many products from loosing weight n health issues.
100% natural no side effects. The weight loss program is a
Healthy shake wich is a healthy meal. From 7 ddiff flavors like chocolate vanilla or strawberry ect.. Each healthy shake has 21 minerals n vitamins, fibers and are rich in proteins.. And have many antioxidants.. When drinking a shake you need to replace a meal. We recommend 2 shakes a day plua ur healthy food and snacks in between. Exercising is good but is not required since this weight loss program is guaranteed to loose weight and increase your energy level if needed. Ive lost over 10 lbs in just a month.. And feel great.. If your interested and need more info or have questions email me to (mizzbravo@gmail.com) if anyone else is interested email me as well im able to help even if ur far away. Thanks!Is there a vegetarian diet plan to lose 20 pounds in about 2 or 3 months for a 14 year old girl?
Eat 6 times a day (breakfast, snack, lunch, snack....) -Never skip breakfast
Eat small quantities instead of enormous ones
Drink a lot of water
Do any type of cardio (run, jog or walk)
Explain how a vegetarian diet might address the shortage of food available for people?
"Using the concept of the energy pyramid,
explain how a vegetarian diet might address the shortage of food available for people."
Need help with this biology questionnnn please help haha.Explain how a vegetarian diet might address the shortage of food available for people?
It will not.
The 'arguments' vegetarianism uses to promote its own propaganda and agenda have no basis in reality and exist solely from extrapolating data completely out of rational context.
Nowhere is this more apparent than the often and widespread fallacy of land use productivity (as per so much area of land can produce so much plant based food yet only so much animal based food): vegetarianism bases these models on the irrational practise of producing grains/soya (not healthy or natural for a human to eat) and then feeding the same grains to grazing animals (not healthy or natural for grazing animals either).
Grazing animals (should) eat grass.
And grass grows back.
These models also fail to specify that only sub-standard grain which would not have made it past standards set for human consumption get used as animal fodder.
Besides as you know, (as per energy pyramids), that even though net energy decreases upwards, the quality of nutrients increases.
Vegetarianism does not have any valid basis in Reality (and neither does it care). Try asking a vegetarian to bring their land-use productivity models back to any meaningful context of Reality, as per above rational farming practise of feeding grazing animals pasture (instead of grains/soya).
They will likely just personally insult you (or change the subject and warble on about something else).
Notwithstanding this, vegetarianism would not solve anything - it would drastically make the situation worse plunging this species and this planet into disaster.
Unfortunately, that's only theoretical, as most famines are an issue of distribution, not availability, of food. In countries where famines occur, the governments are typically corrupt and prevent aid from reaching those who need it.
But the idea is this: Animals raised for food consume large amounts of resources. It takes several pounds of grain to produce a pound of meat. It takes several hundred times the water to produce a pound of meat as it does a pound of, say, grain. And land used to produce meat feeds far fewer people than land used to produce soy beans, rice, wheat, and other staples.
Production of animal foods--and this includes dairy and eggs--uses massive amounts of resources for the food output. The idea is that if people went vegetarian, there would be more grains and corn to feed people is a nice one, but not necessarily so because of the issues outlined above. But there still are good arguments for going vegetarian or at least reducing your consumption of animal products, and that is conserving resources and contributing less to pollution and global climate change.Explain how a vegetarian diet might address the shortage of food available for people?
With each step in the food chain, 90% of energy is lost.
Since vegetables are producers, 0% of energy is lost between it being produced and you eating it (since there aren't any food chain steps in between and most plants do not get up and run around).
However, when you eat meat, the animal has passed at least one step in the food chain. Since the animal runs around, digests food, breathes, etc., 90% of the energy it just ate from the vegetables got lost. So in order for vegetables to USE the same amount of energy as meat, you would have to eat 10 times as many vegetables as meat.
summary-energy usage ratio:
10 vegetables: 1meat
Well first there is no shortage of food. It is kind of funny that anyone would believe that. Its just another vegan myth so they can glorify themselves as better humans. The facts are that if someone is hungry they can buy food if they have money, period. Food is shipped to and from everywhere in the world. If there is a demand the supply is there. Corrupt countries, greed, poverty, infertile land, are the reasons for hunger in the world. If they don't have the means to grow it or buy, or if their government won't help them they won't have any food. Eating meat and the meat industry doesn't have anything to do with world hunger. And becoming a vegan will not help to solve World hunger.Explain how a vegetarian diet might address the shortage of food available for people?
A cow will eat about 90-100 lbs of corn, soy, oats and grass each day. A person eats about 3-5 pounds of food per day.
A cow takes about 8-14 months to mature and go to slaughter. SO lets saverage that out to one year.
A cow will eat about 33000! lbs of food (one cow!). You will get about 700lbs of meat out of one cow.
So basically you use 47 lbs of grain to produce 1 lbs of meat.
That 1lbs of meat feeds 2 people on meal. However 47 lbs of grain feeds 9 people for a day!
That is just dealing with grain, not even dealing with the amount of water a cow consumes (outside of the amount of water it takes to grow the 100 lbs of grain it will consume daily)
In one year a cow eats 33000 lbs of grain. That is enough grain to feed one person (a big eater at 5lbs per day) for 20 years!
explain how a vegetarian diet might address the shortage of food available for people."
Need help with this biology questionnnn please help haha.Explain how a vegetarian diet might address the shortage of food available for people?
It will not.
The 'arguments' vegetarianism uses to promote its own propaganda and agenda have no basis in reality and exist solely from extrapolating data completely out of rational context.
Nowhere is this more apparent than the often and widespread fallacy of land use productivity (as per so much area of land can produce so much plant based food yet only so much animal based food): vegetarianism bases these models on the irrational practise of producing grains/soya (not healthy or natural for a human to eat) and then feeding the same grains to grazing animals (not healthy or natural for grazing animals either).
Grazing animals (should) eat grass.
And grass grows back.
These models also fail to specify that only sub-standard grain which would not have made it past standards set for human consumption get used as animal fodder.
Besides as you know, (as per energy pyramids), that even though net energy decreases upwards, the quality of nutrients increases.
Vegetarianism does not have any valid basis in Reality (and neither does it care). Try asking a vegetarian to bring their land-use productivity models back to any meaningful context of Reality, as per above rational farming practise of feeding grazing animals pasture (instead of grains/soya).
They will likely just personally insult you (or change the subject and warble on about something else).
Notwithstanding this, vegetarianism would not solve anything - it would drastically make the situation worse plunging this species and this planet into disaster.
Unfortunately, that's only theoretical, as most famines are an issue of distribution, not availability, of food. In countries where famines occur, the governments are typically corrupt and prevent aid from reaching those who need it.
But the idea is this: Animals raised for food consume large amounts of resources. It takes several pounds of grain to produce a pound of meat. It takes several hundred times the water to produce a pound of meat as it does a pound of, say, grain. And land used to produce meat feeds far fewer people than land used to produce soy beans, rice, wheat, and other staples.
Production of animal foods--and this includes dairy and eggs--uses massive amounts of resources for the food output. The idea is that if people went vegetarian, there would be more grains and corn to feed people is a nice one, but not necessarily so because of the issues outlined above. But there still are good arguments for going vegetarian or at least reducing your consumption of animal products, and that is conserving resources and contributing less to pollution and global climate change.Explain how a vegetarian diet might address the shortage of food available for people?
With each step in the food chain, 90% of energy is lost.
Since vegetables are producers, 0% of energy is lost between it being produced and you eating it (since there aren't any food chain steps in between and most plants do not get up and run around).
However, when you eat meat, the animal has passed at least one step in the food chain. Since the animal runs around, digests food, breathes, etc., 90% of the energy it just ate from the vegetables got lost. So in order for vegetables to USE the same amount of energy as meat, you would have to eat 10 times as many vegetables as meat.
summary-energy usage ratio:
10 vegetables: 1meat
Well first there is no shortage of food. It is kind of funny that anyone would believe that. Its just another vegan myth so they can glorify themselves as better humans. The facts are that if someone is hungry they can buy food if they have money, period. Food is shipped to and from everywhere in the world. If there is a demand the supply is there. Corrupt countries, greed, poverty, infertile land, are the reasons for hunger in the world. If they don't have the means to grow it or buy, or if their government won't help them they won't have any food. Eating meat and the meat industry doesn't have anything to do with world hunger. And becoming a vegan will not help to solve World hunger.Explain how a vegetarian diet might address the shortage of food available for people?
A cow will eat about 90-100 lbs of corn, soy, oats and grass each day. A person eats about 3-5 pounds of food per day.
A cow takes about 8-14 months to mature and go to slaughter. SO lets saverage that out to one year.
A cow will eat about 33000! lbs of food (one cow!). You will get about 700lbs of meat out of one cow.
So basically you use 47 lbs of grain to produce 1 lbs of meat.
That 1lbs of meat feeds 2 people on meal. However 47 lbs of grain feeds 9 people for a day!
That is just dealing with grain, not even dealing with the amount of water a cow consumes (outside of the amount of water it takes to grow the 100 lbs of grain it will consume daily)
In one year a cow eats 33000 lbs of grain. That is enough grain to feed one person (a big eater at 5lbs per day) for 20 years!
Are eggs considered part of a vegetarian diet?
I am considering changing my diet to strictly vegetarian, but I love cheese and eggs. Do you have to eat egg beaters egg substitute? Besides the obvious (vegetables and fruits) what other types of foods are there that are still vegan but have protein and other stuff the body needs. Could someone give me a meal plan idea or good reliable website so I have a better idea what to eat?Are eggs considered part of a vegetarian diet?
Yes eggs, cheese, milk, etc. are all vegatairan.. If you plan to go VEGAN then it's not vegan, but totally fine for vegatarian rules. Hope you like your new diet!
eating eggs doesn't go against animal right so is meet and right in a diet at a pinch.it is on the right lines to focus on protein intake,but vegetable,for real,have more or less nutrition non-vegetable have,like tofu have protein of the first water.the nutrition of vegetable is neither here nor there,you just need to hang fire on your current schedule.what can only be a recipe for health problem is lack of calcium,Mg, iron,and vitamin B12.to avoid your recipe being stuck in a groove,go to
http://www.annecollins.com/vegan-diet.ht…
.Are eggs considered part of a vegetarian diet?
Sure if your an ova vegetarian
If you want to be really strict, be a vegan (no animal products whatsoever, no milk, honey, cheese, etc.)
A regular vegetarian eats honey, milk, eggs, cheese, etc. Not meat. Some consider themselves vegetarians and eat fish even.
um cheese has rennet( look it up) so u wont actuallly be vego if u eat it, and i threw up when i found out what rennet is. eggs are perfectly fine. just search vegatarian on taste.com and it will give u a list off foods. also do a search in taste.com for vegan.
btw dont eat gelatine if u wanna be vegoAre eggs considered part of a vegetarian diet?
Of course they are. That's why a lot of vegetarians add the prefix ovo to the name vegetarian. Egg beaters are still made of eggs. Eggs are vegetarian, but not vegan. Vegetarian and vegan are not interchangeable.
This a website that tells you what vegetarians can eat, that are healthy and provide all the proteins, and nutrients your body needs
http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/vegetarian.html
**Vegeterian and vegans are different
As long as they're unfertilized. I had a friend who tried to convince me to eat chicken fetus claiming it was "just an egg" once.
ys they are all vegetarian so u can still eat ur favorite foods
Yes eggs, cheese, milk, etc. are all vegatairan.. If you plan to go VEGAN then it's not vegan, but totally fine for vegatarian rules. Hope you like your new diet!
eating eggs doesn't go against animal right so is meet and right in a diet at a pinch.it is on the right lines to focus on protein intake,but vegetable,for real,have more or less nutrition non-vegetable have,like tofu have protein of the first water.the nutrition of vegetable is neither here nor there,you just need to hang fire on your current schedule.what can only be a recipe for health problem is lack of calcium,Mg, iron,and vitamin B12.to avoid your recipe being stuck in a groove,go to
http://www.annecollins.com/vegan-diet.ht…
.Are eggs considered part of a vegetarian diet?
Sure if your an ova vegetarian
If you want to be really strict, be a vegan (no animal products whatsoever, no milk, honey, cheese, etc.)
A regular vegetarian eats honey, milk, eggs, cheese, etc. Not meat. Some consider themselves vegetarians and eat fish even.
um cheese has rennet( look it up) so u wont actuallly be vego if u eat it, and i threw up when i found out what rennet is. eggs are perfectly fine. just search vegatarian on taste.com and it will give u a list off foods. also do a search in taste.com for vegan.
btw dont eat gelatine if u wanna be vegoAre eggs considered part of a vegetarian diet?
Of course they are. That's why a lot of vegetarians add the prefix ovo to the name vegetarian. Egg beaters are still made of eggs. Eggs are vegetarian, but not vegan. Vegetarian and vegan are not interchangeable.
This a website that tells you what vegetarians can eat, that are healthy and provide all the proteins, and nutrients your body needs
http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/vegetarian.html
**Vegeterian and vegans are different
As long as they're unfertilized. I had a friend who tried to convince me to eat chicken fetus claiming it was "just an egg" once.
ys they are all vegetarian so u can still eat ur favorite foods
Do you think a vegetarian diet is better than a diet that includes meat ?
Isn鈥檛 a vegetarian diet healthier than one that includes meat?Do you think a vegetarian diet is better than a diet that includes meat ?
absolutely...it is cleaner and your body odour is sweeter because there is no decaying flesh rotting through the digestion process
true carnivores have one torso length of gut for their food to traverse...however humans have 12 TIMES their body length...gets putrid being in the body that long
true carnivores have digestive fluid akin to hydrochloric acid...ours is nothing so strong
humans NEVER ate a lot of animal protein...too much energy to expend to obtain it...it is only in more modern ages since we have kept animals in captivity and domesticated them that we can eat so much meat
and look at all the cancers that humans contract...vegetarians live an average lengthier lifespan than meat eaters
vegetarians though MUST eat a complete set of ALL Essential Amino Acids and these do not all occur together in vegetarian food as they do in meats...so a balance of complimentary foods is needed
eg....lentils and brown rice, pasta and nuts, beans and dumplings, etc
Well, I can't vouch for everyone, but I can definitely say for myself that I have become much healthier since I became vegetarian. This is partly because I am not getting the saturated fat from the meat, but probably also because I make a conscious effort to eat healthily: I know that if I am cutting out meat then I need to be careful to eat enough protein, calcium, iron, etc, so I really try hard to make sure I eat a balanced diet. But yes, I am far healthier now that I am vegetarian; the last five years have been excellent for my body. Do you think a vegetarian diet is better than a diet that includes meat ?
It depends on each individual metabolism. Many, in fact most, people can be healthy without meat, but some people are actually healthier if their diet is high in protien and low in carbs. I'm not talking about the Atkins Diet stupidity, but certain disorders do better with lean grilled chicken or fish and a small amount of red meat a day, along with fruit and veg.
The only way to know what's right for your body is to get sound advice from a nutritionist.
I feel the best I've ever felt on a strict vegetarian diet. I'm the only vegan in my family, and one of the few with normal blood pressure without the use of drugs. I've been advised by a doctor that as long as I get my B12 vitamin, a little omega 3 fatty acid and focus on good nutrition, I have a lower risk of heart disease, cancer, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
I also don't like to support a cruel meat industry, and it's better for the environment to cut back on the animal products we consume. Do you think a vegetarian diet is better than a diet that includes meat ?
As someone above mentions a cattle rancher, I too have been a dairy farmer and I disagree with a lot she says. I eat a mainly vegetarian diet, but I still eat meat. I enjoy eating meat. I consider my diet to be as healthy as anyone else's. It's all about eating a balanced diet. I had a young vegetarian friend who died of natural causes in his early 30's. Being healthy is about so much more than just your diet. It has a lot to do with family traits and genes just as much as diet. Obviously if you do anything in excess it will not be good for you, but there are healthy people right across the spectrum.
your diet should consist of 47 % carbs, 33% fat ( preferable unsaturated) and something between 40-50gr of Protein.
Where you get it from ,,,meat or vegetables or legumes..is irrelevant.
The ordinary meat eater eats far too much protein and saturated fat than whats good and too Lille carbs and fibre..the ordinary vegetarian to little protein, iron and calcium.
The problem is not what you eat or not but how much you let your personal belief get into the way with what your body actual needs.
well that all depends your a vegetarian not. i am not a vegetarian so this could possibly be bi-est, but in a vegetarians diet there is usually a lack of protein. protein along with good fiber is a very good metabolism booster. but if you are a vegetarian you can take protein supplements.
Yes of course. First ASK the question to people who actually know the answer. I read down the list of answers and it sounds like most of these people are ignorant beyond belief. Don't ask people who have no experience in health and veggie/vegan eating and research for answers, they will write "no" because they just don't know any better.
Read "diet for a new america". by John Robbins. Its written by the guy who inherited the Baskins Robbin fortune. He knew that the company %26amp; his family was responsible for killing off people for decades through their fattening dairy products, that were causing heart attacks for so many people. He is a pioneer in his field. His book will AMAZE YOU.
He has written more books since DFANA as well.
http://www.foodrevolution.org/index.htm
also check out this website.. created by an EX CATTLE RANCHER, Howard Lyman, and he will tell you, UNBIASED information on how he turned his life around from a meat eating and meat producing cattle rancher to a vegan! It will shock and awe you. Now if an ex CATTLE RANCHER is advocating this diet YOU KNOW he knows what he's talking about.
http://www.madcowboy.com/
I have a friend who is about as ignorant as it gets, he drinks whole milk, meat all the time, his cholesterol has soared to over 800. he is a candidate to drop dead any time, he could go into a coma as he's also diabetic. He couldn't care less about his diet and doesnt realize how serious it is.
Veganism is an extremely healthy diet, even moreso than vegetarianism. My cholesterol was 143 about four years ago, however, after beginning to consume more cheese a couple of yrs ago, it skyrocketed to 183, but by no means is that dangerous. You can see though, what cholesterol can do to a person. You can get your protein from SOY PRODUCTS, wheat protein, dark green vegetables, legumes, etc. You don't have to eat animals. There are also many VEGAN BODY BUILDERS. Let me give you one place to find them,
Heres the link for that: http://www.myspace.com/vegan_bodybuildin鈥?/a>
Theres been extensive research concerning meat free diets, pointing to a healthy self. Should I mention that its already been proven by British researchers (and you can google this) that red meat causes cancer. Theres been research through studies that vegetarians are smarter than carnivores. Theres been research that people in Asia have less cancer and heart disease because they eat less meat and more tofu and soy products. The same people move to America, adopt the local food culture, and develop a host of issues, the ugliest one being overweight, but including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, high blood pressure, more stress, etc.
Most of the people on this page gave you lousy information, that is of no service to you.
Have you ever watched an animal being butchered? Unless you have experienced it many times, I bet you would feel quite bad watching it, let alone doing it yourself. Watching the butchering of an animal certainly helps people understand the passion that animal rights groups have in promoting a strict vegan (plant-based) diet.
From a moral and ethical perspective, I really appreciate the reasons for being a strict vegan. In fact, if I knew that I could be healthy on such a diet, I believe that I would return to being a strict vegan. The reality is that as far as recorded history is concerned, there has never been a population of people in our world that has lived on a strict vegan diet for an entire lifespan. Some populations have eaten mostly plant foods, but to my knowledge, there has not been a single population that has been on a 100 percent plant-based diet.
Today, there are many organizations that use their books and literature to promote a 100 percent strict vegan diet for optimal health for everyone.
Well, my experiences with my own body and in providing health care to many people over the years have led me to believe that a long term, strict vegan diet is likely to lead to the development of nutritional deficiencies and significant health problems for most people. Whenever I have shared this view with people who are just getting started with and excited about a strict vegan diet, I am usually asked to consider specific people or communities that claim to thrive on a strict vegan diet, some for decades.
I believe that people can survive for many years on a strict vegan diet, but almost always with one or more significant health problems. And I believe that some people who are truly thriving without any health problems, and claim to have been strict vegans for many years usually eat some animal foods, even if it is a small amount. The fact is, you and I can never know with certainty what another person eats on a moment-to-moment basis. The only dietary regimen that you can know with absolute accuracy is your own. Even your dog or cat probably eat things that you don鈥檛 know about.
Note: If you have been on a 100 percent vegan diet for more than five years and do not have any health challenges, please know that it is not my intention to say that I think you are being dishonest about your diet. This paragraph refers to people I know who claim to have been strict vegans for many years, but who I know include small amounts of animal foods in their diets. I would appreciate hearing from people who have been strict vegans for five or more years and who are without health challenges via our contact form.
Getting back to the organizations that promote vegan diets, I had the opportunity a short while ago to spend several days with a person who used to work for one of them. This person told me that their organization's recommendation to eat a strict vegan diet is mainly to support their mission of preventing cruel treatment of animals. My guess is that organizations like this are well aware that more people will be persuaded to follow a strict vegan diet if they believe it is for their health than if it鈥檚 for the welfare of animals.
I respect animal rights groups that come right out and say that they are promoting a strict vegan diet for the welfare of animals. If you are going to choose to be a strict vegan to spare animals pain, even if this means that your health might suffer, I can respect your decision.
But let鈥檚 not confuse compassion for animals with striving to do what鈥檚 best for your health.
I believe that people who choose to be strict vegans for the welfare of animals need to consider this question: is promoting a 100 percent vegan diet for the welfare of animals a correct moral path if it leads to significant health problems for humans? Personally, I feel bad about an animal being killed to be my food. But if there were no fishermen or farmers around, I believe that I would gratefully sacrifice an animal with my own hands since I believe that the health of my family requires eating small amounts of animal foods.
What about organizations that promote a 100 percent vegan diet strictly for health reasons? I think that these organizations can thrive because many people who first make the conversion from a highly processed and animal-based diet to a strict vegan diet typically experience incredible improvement with their health. For a few months or even a year or two, many people can thrive on a strict vegan diet, making it easy for them to believe that they have discovered a diet that will best support their health for the rest of their lives. But then, as most of them predictably become deficient in nutrients that are difficult to obtain from plant foods alone, they usually become confused about why their health is suffering.
This is where I believe these organizations fail and even contribute to worsening of health. Rather than consider each person as being uni
Vegetarian - no suffering included - not for the animals - not for the people - it's heart attack-free!!
"Meat" includes death, hormones, anti-biotics, fat, cholestrol %26amp; grizzle, for starters.
Why would tyou eat any other way besides VEGETARIAN!!??
No.
That is another myth.
Just because a person eats meat, it doesn't mean that's all they eat. And anyone who says or think that is being stupid. And stereotyping.
As long as you get the necessary nutrients your body needs without being excessive, any diet will work.
No I don't we are an animal who's diet should include some meat we are not herbivours are our body needs the nurients form all sources. If being a vegan is so good, why do so many vegan's have to take suppliments in the forms of tablets?
Personally no. Protein is the single most important component in food and the quality of protein on a Vegetarian diet is not as good as that of a diet which includes meat, fish and eggs.
Just a healthy diet, red meat just once a wk.if that as heart specialist
says is not good for you. He prefers Ground Turkey,fish,chicken,and white meat which I didn't know is pork.Just watch the intake of starches.
no. a diet that excludes any food group is always less balanced than one that includes it.
but eating meat every single day may not be such a good idea. i have mostly vegetarian food with occasional meals with meat
Ayurvedic Science explained well about herbs (=plant products) and only satvic diet (proper vegetarian diet) is "food for life".
i think vegetables are good for health.
have a look at this site.
may be you can get information about which one is better
meat or vegetable
its great if you want to shed off some pounds but you need calcium n protein. thats where meat n dairy come in cuz they r rich in this.so it dependsreally.
Of course, its much purer and healthier. Just have to make sure you eat enough beans and pulses for protein and spinach for iron
No, I think we can both be healthy with or without meat. So that gives me no reason to want to eat flesh when I can still be healthy without it.
Not necessarily, a good balanced diet is always best.
Not necessarily.
i think a vegetarian diet is healthier
All I'm sure of is that bacon rocks.
No.
No not at all.
no meat is always good
no both of them can be healthy or unhealthy
some meats are good for you?
I think that a diet can be healthy with or without meat.... now can i have my hat back please?
absolutely...it is cleaner and your body odour is sweeter because there is no decaying flesh rotting through the digestion process
true carnivores have one torso length of gut for their food to traverse...however humans have 12 TIMES their body length...gets putrid being in the body that long
true carnivores have digestive fluid akin to hydrochloric acid...ours is nothing so strong
humans NEVER ate a lot of animal protein...too much energy to expend to obtain it...it is only in more modern ages since we have kept animals in captivity and domesticated them that we can eat so much meat
and look at all the cancers that humans contract...vegetarians live an average lengthier lifespan than meat eaters
vegetarians though MUST eat a complete set of ALL Essential Amino Acids and these do not all occur together in vegetarian food as they do in meats...so a balance of complimentary foods is needed
eg....lentils and brown rice, pasta and nuts, beans and dumplings, etc
Well, I can't vouch for everyone, but I can definitely say for myself that I have become much healthier since I became vegetarian. This is partly because I am not getting the saturated fat from the meat, but probably also because I make a conscious effort to eat healthily: I know that if I am cutting out meat then I need to be careful to eat enough protein, calcium, iron, etc, so I really try hard to make sure I eat a balanced diet. But yes, I am far healthier now that I am vegetarian; the last five years have been excellent for my body. Do you think a vegetarian diet is better than a diet that includes meat ?
It depends on each individual metabolism. Many, in fact most, people can be healthy without meat, but some people are actually healthier if their diet is high in protien and low in carbs. I'm not talking about the Atkins Diet stupidity, but certain disorders do better with lean grilled chicken or fish and a small amount of red meat a day, along with fruit and veg.
The only way to know what's right for your body is to get sound advice from a nutritionist.
I feel the best I've ever felt on a strict vegetarian diet. I'm the only vegan in my family, and one of the few with normal blood pressure without the use of drugs. I've been advised by a doctor that as long as I get my B12 vitamin, a little omega 3 fatty acid and focus on good nutrition, I have a lower risk of heart disease, cancer, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
I also don't like to support a cruel meat industry, and it's better for the environment to cut back on the animal products we consume. Do you think a vegetarian diet is better than a diet that includes meat ?
As someone above mentions a cattle rancher, I too have been a dairy farmer and I disagree with a lot she says. I eat a mainly vegetarian diet, but I still eat meat. I enjoy eating meat. I consider my diet to be as healthy as anyone else's. It's all about eating a balanced diet. I had a young vegetarian friend who died of natural causes in his early 30's. Being healthy is about so much more than just your diet. It has a lot to do with family traits and genes just as much as diet. Obviously if you do anything in excess it will not be good for you, but there are healthy people right across the spectrum.
your diet should consist of 47 % carbs, 33% fat ( preferable unsaturated) and something between 40-50gr of Protein.
Where you get it from ,,,meat or vegetables or legumes..is irrelevant.
The ordinary meat eater eats far too much protein and saturated fat than whats good and too Lille carbs and fibre..the ordinary vegetarian to little protein, iron and calcium.
The problem is not what you eat or not but how much you let your personal belief get into the way with what your body actual needs.
well that all depends your a vegetarian not. i am not a vegetarian so this could possibly be bi-est, but in a vegetarians diet there is usually a lack of protein. protein along with good fiber is a very good metabolism booster. but if you are a vegetarian you can take protein supplements.
Yes of course. First ASK the question to people who actually know the answer. I read down the list of answers and it sounds like most of these people are ignorant beyond belief. Don't ask people who have no experience in health and veggie/vegan eating and research for answers, they will write "no" because they just don't know any better.
Read "diet for a new america". by John Robbins. Its written by the guy who inherited the Baskins Robbin fortune. He knew that the company %26amp; his family was responsible for killing off people for decades through their fattening dairy products, that were causing heart attacks for so many people. He is a pioneer in his field. His book will AMAZE YOU.
He has written more books since DFANA as well.
http://www.foodrevolution.org/index.htm
also check out this website.. created by an EX CATTLE RANCHER, Howard Lyman, and he will tell you, UNBIASED information on how he turned his life around from a meat eating and meat producing cattle rancher to a vegan! It will shock and awe you. Now if an ex CATTLE RANCHER is advocating this diet YOU KNOW he knows what he's talking about.
http://www.madcowboy.com/
I have a friend who is about as ignorant as it gets, he drinks whole milk, meat all the time, his cholesterol has soared to over 800. he is a candidate to drop dead any time, he could go into a coma as he's also diabetic. He couldn't care less about his diet and doesnt realize how serious it is.
Veganism is an extremely healthy diet, even moreso than vegetarianism. My cholesterol was 143 about four years ago, however, after beginning to consume more cheese a couple of yrs ago, it skyrocketed to 183, but by no means is that dangerous. You can see though, what cholesterol can do to a person. You can get your protein from SOY PRODUCTS, wheat protein, dark green vegetables, legumes, etc. You don't have to eat animals. There are also many VEGAN BODY BUILDERS. Let me give you one place to find them,
Heres the link for that: http://www.myspace.com/vegan_bodybuildin鈥?/a>
Theres been extensive research concerning meat free diets, pointing to a healthy self. Should I mention that its already been proven by British researchers (and you can google this) that red meat causes cancer. Theres been research through studies that vegetarians are smarter than carnivores. Theres been research that people in Asia have less cancer and heart disease because they eat less meat and more tofu and soy products. The same people move to America, adopt the local food culture, and develop a host of issues, the ugliest one being overweight, but including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, high blood pressure, more stress, etc.
Most of the people on this page gave you lousy information, that is of no service to you.
Have you ever watched an animal being butchered? Unless you have experienced it many times, I bet you would feel quite bad watching it, let alone doing it yourself. Watching the butchering of an animal certainly helps people understand the passion that animal rights groups have in promoting a strict vegan (plant-based) diet.
From a moral and ethical perspective, I really appreciate the reasons for being a strict vegan. In fact, if I knew that I could be healthy on such a diet, I believe that I would return to being a strict vegan. The reality is that as far as recorded history is concerned, there has never been a population of people in our world that has lived on a strict vegan diet for an entire lifespan. Some populations have eaten mostly plant foods, but to my knowledge, there has not been a single population that has been on a 100 percent plant-based diet.
Today, there are many organizations that use their books and literature to promote a 100 percent strict vegan diet for optimal health for everyone.
Well, my experiences with my own body and in providing health care to many people over the years have led me to believe that a long term, strict vegan diet is likely to lead to the development of nutritional deficiencies and significant health problems for most people. Whenever I have shared this view with people who are just getting started with and excited about a strict vegan diet, I am usually asked to consider specific people or communities that claim to thrive on a strict vegan diet, some for decades.
I believe that people can survive for many years on a strict vegan diet, but almost always with one or more significant health problems. And I believe that some people who are truly thriving without any health problems, and claim to have been strict vegans for many years usually eat some animal foods, even if it is a small amount. The fact is, you and I can never know with certainty what another person eats on a moment-to-moment basis. The only dietary regimen that you can know with absolute accuracy is your own. Even your dog or cat probably eat things that you don鈥檛 know about.
Note: If you have been on a 100 percent vegan diet for more than five years and do not have any health challenges, please know that it is not my intention to say that I think you are being dishonest about your diet. This paragraph refers to people I know who claim to have been strict vegans for many years, but who I know include small amounts of animal foods in their diets. I would appreciate hearing from people who have been strict vegans for five or more years and who are without health challenges via our contact form.
Getting back to the organizations that promote vegan diets, I had the opportunity a short while ago to spend several days with a person who used to work for one of them. This person told me that their organization's recommendation to eat a strict vegan diet is mainly to support their mission of preventing cruel treatment of animals. My guess is that organizations like this are well aware that more people will be persuaded to follow a strict vegan diet if they believe it is for their health than if it鈥檚 for the welfare of animals.
I respect animal rights groups that come right out and say that they are promoting a strict vegan diet for the welfare of animals. If you are going to choose to be a strict vegan to spare animals pain, even if this means that your health might suffer, I can respect your decision.
But let鈥檚 not confuse compassion for animals with striving to do what鈥檚 best for your health.
I believe that people who choose to be strict vegans for the welfare of animals need to consider this question: is promoting a 100 percent vegan diet for the welfare of animals a correct moral path if it leads to significant health problems for humans? Personally, I feel bad about an animal being killed to be my food. But if there were no fishermen or farmers around, I believe that I would gratefully sacrifice an animal with my own hands since I believe that the health of my family requires eating small amounts of animal foods.
What about organizations that promote a 100 percent vegan diet strictly for health reasons? I think that these organizations can thrive because many people who first make the conversion from a highly processed and animal-based diet to a strict vegan diet typically experience incredible improvement with their health. For a few months or even a year or two, many people can thrive on a strict vegan diet, making it easy for them to believe that they have discovered a diet that will best support their health for the rest of their lives. But then, as most of them predictably become deficient in nutrients that are difficult to obtain from plant foods alone, they usually become confused about why their health is suffering.
This is where I believe these organizations fail and even contribute to worsening of health. Rather than consider each person as being uni
Vegetarian - no suffering included - not for the animals - not for the people - it's heart attack-free!!
"Meat" includes death, hormones, anti-biotics, fat, cholestrol %26amp; grizzle, for starters.
Why would tyou eat any other way besides VEGETARIAN!!??
No.
That is another myth.
Just because a person eats meat, it doesn't mean that's all they eat. And anyone who says or think that is being stupid. And stereotyping.
As long as you get the necessary nutrients your body needs without being excessive, any diet will work.
No I don't we are an animal who's diet should include some meat we are not herbivours are our body needs the nurients form all sources. If being a vegan is so good, why do so many vegan's have to take suppliments in the forms of tablets?
Personally no. Protein is the single most important component in food and the quality of protein on a Vegetarian diet is not as good as that of a diet which includes meat, fish and eggs.
Just a healthy diet, red meat just once a wk.if that as heart specialist
says is not good for you. He prefers Ground Turkey,fish,chicken,and white meat which I didn't know is pork.Just watch the intake of starches.
no. a diet that excludes any food group is always less balanced than one that includes it.
but eating meat every single day may not be such a good idea. i have mostly vegetarian food with occasional meals with meat
Ayurvedic Science explained well about herbs (=plant products) and only satvic diet (proper vegetarian diet) is "food for life".
i think vegetables are good for health.
have a look at this site.
may be you can get information about which one is better
meat or vegetable
its great if you want to shed off some pounds but you need calcium n protein. thats where meat n dairy come in cuz they r rich in this.so it dependsreally.
Of course, its much purer and healthier. Just have to make sure you eat enough beans and pulses for protein and spinach for iron
No, I think we can both be healthy with or without meat. So that gives me no reason to want to eat flesh when I can still be healthy without it.
Not necessarily, a good balanced diet is always best.
Not necessarily.
i think a vegetarian diet is healthier
All I'm sure of is that bacon rocks.
No.
No not at all.
no meat is always good
no both of them can be healthy or unhealthy
some meats are good for you?
I think that a diet can be healthy with or without meat.... now can i have my hat back please?
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