i wanna lose some weight fast and it would be very easy for me to not eat meat for a while considering that i don't like it. if i stopped eating meat for a month and exercised alot (like i already do), would i lose the weight fast?Is it possible to lose weight while going on a vegetarian diet?
Hmm...it's two-sided.
Lots of meats are fatty, like burgers, pork chops, etc.
But some vegetarian meals are surpringly fatty too. Tofu is pretty high in calories and vegetarian things like eggs and beans and cheese (protein substitutes) are high in fat.
My suggestion: eat lean meat like chicken and turkey. And lots of vegetables. Just stay away from pork and beef!Is it possible to lose weight while going on a vegetarian diet?
I dunno I am looking into the raw natural food dietIs it possible to lose weight while going on a vegetarian diet?
There are fat vegetarians too... the people who do sedentary work and take rich food... because the veg foods are also often as nutritious as non veg stuff...
The play of genetics descended from parents could also be there... but you can definitely reduce weight by a PLANNED food regimen... normally more salads (raw vegetables, fruits) in diet could do a lot good..
There are things like "fruit fasting" and the naturopath recommends a particular fruit or combination of fruits to be taken daily (only fruits) for a week or fortnight... and it is said to do wonders... Don't try anything yourself... if there are no qualified naturopaths just include more salads in your diet and avoid hot, spicy, tinned stuff in general...
Plus proper exercises (there are specific exercises for burning excess fat) and a yoga teacher could help excellently.... or if there is no yoga institute nearby, take morning walks (steady, brisk walk swinging your arms rhythmically) that helps you to take deep breaths...
All the best to you.
please understand that you can't just stop eating meat. some vegetables may have a bit of protein but no vegetable has a complete protein. And you HAVE to have complete protein.
For one thing you have what is called the intrinsic factor. It is th factor that allows your body to utilize B12 in meat. If you do not eat meat, chicken and fish do not count, your body can and will stop producing th intrinsic factor . Once it stops producing it you can not make it start again. And you will have to take vitamin b12 shots the rest of your life
The absorption of dietary vitamin B12 occurs in the small intestine and requires a secretion from the stomach known as intrinsic factor. If intrinsic factor is deficient, absorption of vitamin B12 is severely diminished. Vitamin B12 deficiency impairs the body鈥檚 ability to make blood, accelerates blood cell destruction, and damages the nervous system. The result is pernicious anemia (PA). In the classical definition, PA refers only to B12 deficiency anemia caused by a lack of intrinsic factor life.
You also need protein for your muslces, hair and nails. And more.
Point is you need to know what you re doing before you go on a radical diet. See you Doctor for diet suggestions.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Why have I been feeling agitated ever since I started vegetarian diet?
Vegetarian diets do that to you. Partially it's caused by the lack of vitamin B12 and protein in the diet. It affects the mood and brain function. That's one reason why so many vegetarians and vegans are so rude/arrogant and insist on pushing their diets and beliefs onto other people.Why have I been feeling agitated ever since I started vegetarian diet?
There is no scientific or medical reason why lack of meat would make you feel agitated. Had you provided more information such as what kind of vegetarian diet you are following, for how long and what you eat as well as possibly some medical history then I might be able to begin to answer the question. Is it possible that seeing people eat meat around you is the source of that agitation? Have you not been getting enough sleep?
If it's a serious problem see a professional. If you think it's vegetarianism that makes you feel weird see if you can get a nutritionist to explain why.
You're probably just hungry. I get agitated when I'm hungry as well. Most vegetarians don't intake enough protein to really keep them full. There are things you can eat, such as beans, etc, that will help make you fill more full.Why have I been feeling agitated ever since I started vegetarian diet?
Because your angry at yourself for not becoming a vegetarian sooner.
Seriously? The two are unrelated.
Maybe you are in detox from not eating meat? I know it can take 2-4 weeks to clear junk out of your system once you go Vegetarian. Keep on and you will feel better soon and your taste buds will adjust. :) Good Luck!Why have I been feeling agitated ever since I started vegetarian diet?
Have a burger and see if you're still agitated. Really.... :)planet hollywood
There is no scientific or medical reason why lack of meat would make you feel agitated. Had you provided more information such as what kind of vegetarian diet you are following, for how long and what you eat as well as possibly some medical history then I might be able to begin to answer the question. Is it possible that seeing people eat meat around you is the source of that agitation? Have you not been getting enough sleep?
If it's a serious problem see a professional. If you think it's vegetarianism that makes you feel weird see if you can get a nutritionist to explain why.
You're probably just hungry. I get agitated when I'm hungry as well. Most vegetarians don't intake enough protein to really keep them full. There are things you can eat, such as beans, etc, that will help make you fill more full.Why have I been feeling agitated ever since I started vegetarian diet?
Because your angry at yourself for not becoming a vegetarian sooner.
Seriously? The two are unrelated.
Maybe you are in detox from not eating meat? I know it can take 2-4 weeks to clear junk out of your system once you go Vegetarian. Keep on and you will feel better soon and your taste buds will adjust. :) Good Luck!Why have I been feeling agitated ever since I started vegetarian diet?
Have a burger and see if you're still agitated. Really.... :)
How do you think about vegetarian diet. What's its benifit?
I heard that vegan diet can reduce considerablely the amount of released exhaust fumes. Besides, human-being is in the situation of shortage of food, i mean rice, wheat, ... while some countries use them as food of animals. Its sound isn't good. How do you think about changing your diet for a better world?How do you think about vegetarian diet. What's its benifit?
I've been a vegetarian for about 15 years. I feel great, have tons of energy and would recommend this lifestyle change to anyone.
The most popular question is "what do you eat?". It makes me laugh as meat isn't the only food on the planet. People don't seem to realize they eat fruit, veggies, etc, all the time. So do I just without the meat. I make sure I get enough protein by using hemp protein daily. Vegetarianism is a wonderful lifestyle.
I did, years ago and I'm healthy.How do you think about vegetarian diet. What's its benifit?
im a vegan and i love it . people think there not many good vegan food not true . you also can get alot of protein. many farmers markets have vegan food its very healthy. one of the best choices of my life
I became a vegetarian a few years ago, I'm very happy that I did, I feel fantastic! I get checked every year by my doctor to make sure everything is fine (Iron, etc) and everything has been!How do you think about vegetarian diet. What's its benifit?
I am sorry to admit that I have broken my vegetarian ways since becoming pregnant. But I was a dedicated one for two years. I believe it is a great way to help the world and yourself. But for those of us who need the meat to have energy, when vitamin supplements won't help, just simply cutting back on meat consumption is good enough. I think that just eating half of the meat you normally do would help considerably. You might find that going vegetarian or vegan wouldn't be hard for you at all.
"If everyone in North America reduced their animal food consumption by just 10%, the grain we would save from animal feed could be used to feed all the hungry throughtout the world. (EarthSave International) One hundred acres of land will produce enough beef for 20 people but enough wheat to feed 240 people. Poultry operations alone use 96.5 billion gallons of water annually in the US, enough to meet all water needs of 4.5 million North Americans. It takes 2,500 gallons of water to produce one pound of meat. If the US meat industry wasn't supported by the taxpayer paying a large proportion of its water costs, then hamburger meat would cost $35 a pound."
and...
"Ten years ago, in Milford, Utah, population 1,164, Circle Four farms raised over 600,000 hogs. The operation generated as much waste as a city of 1.8 million people. There were 2 million residents in al of Utah then. In 1996 this farm waited six weeks to notify the state of a spill of 80,000 hog waste and chemicals."
i think that if you want to change your diet don't change it by becoming a vergertarian its bad for you you're going too be missing out on things like rice and wheat and things like that you don't need too become a vegetarian to loose weight you can do different things and eat differently but not by changing your food and what you eat its very unhealthy to do so you can be happy another way i think changing your diet by becoming a vegetarian is very bad for your health.its doesn't make a better world at all just for that.
I've been a vegetarian for about 15 years. I feel great, have tons of energy and would recommend this lifestyle change to anyone.
The most popular question is "what do you eat?". It makes me laugh as meat isn't the only food on the planet. People don't seem to realize they eat fruit, veggies, etc, all the time. So do I just without the meat. I make sure I get enough protein by using hemp protein daily. Vegetarianism is a wonderful lifestyle.
I did, years ago and I'm healthy.How do you think about vegetarian diet. What's its benifit?
im a vegan and i love it . people think there not many good vegan food not true . you also can get alot of protein. many farmers markets have vegan food its very healthy. one of the best choices of my life
I became a vegetarian a few years ago, I'm very happy that I did, I feel fantastic! I get checked every year by my doctor to make sure everything is fine (Iron, etc) and everything has been!How do you think about vegetarian diet. What's its benifit?
I am sorry to admit that I have broken my vegetarian ways since becoming pregnant. But I was a dedicated one for two years. I believe it is a great way to help the world and yourself. But for those of us who need the meat to have energy, when vitamin supplements won't help, just simply cutting back on meat consumption is good enough. I think that just eating half of the meat you normally do would help considerably. You might find that going vegetarian or vegan wouldn't be hard for you at all.
"If everyone in North America reduced their animal food consumption by just 10%, the grain we would save from animal feed could be used to feed all the hungry throughtout the world. (EarthSave International) One hundred acres of land will produce enough beef for 20 people but enough wheat to feed 240 people. Poultry operations alone use 96.5 billion gallons of water annually in the US, enough to meet all water needs of 4.5 million North Americans. It takes 2,500 gallons of water to produce one pound of meat. If the US meat industry wasn't supported by the taxpayer paying a large proportion of its water costs, then hamburger meat would cost $35 a pound."
and...
"Ten years ago, in Milford, Utah, population 1,164, Circle Four farms raised over 600,000 hogs. The operation generated as much waste as a city of 1.8 million people. There were 2 million residents in al of Utah then. In 1996 this farm waited six weeks to notify the state of a spill of 80,000 hog waste and chemicals."
i think that if you want to change your diet don't change it by becoming a vergertarian its bad for you you're going too be missing out on things like rice and wheat and things like that you don't need too become a vegetarian to loose weight you can do different things and eat differently but not by changing your food and what you eat its very unhealthy to do so you can be happy another way i think changing your diet by becoming a vegetarian is very bad for your health.its doesn't make a better world at all just for that.
Vegetarian diet deficiencies Questions below?
Ten year old Noah has become vegetarian and is a very picky eater. He is willing to eat only whole grains and refuses to eat legumes, seeds, and nuts. The mother wants to support her sons choice but is concerned since meat is a ready source of complete protein.
Questions
Is the mother justified in her fears? As a vegetarian what should Noah's diet include? And what is deficient in Noah's vegetarian diet? What are the repercussions of such deficiencies?Vegetarian diet deficiencies Questions below?
Yes. Whole grains are an incomplete source of protein--they lack one of the essential amino acids (EAA), methionine. Legumes have the needed methionine, but in turn they lack the essential amino acid, lysine, which whole grains have in abundance. If the kid only eats whole grains as his source of proteins, he will put himself into amino acid imbalance. And vice versa if the kid only eats legumes but refuses to eat grains. Since protein synthesis requires adequate amounts of ALL the amino acids in the overall amino acid pool, an imbalance in EAA intake will essentially shut down protein synthesis. And since protein is constantly breaking down, there will not be synthesis of new protein to replace that which is lost through normal wear and tear.
A better diet for this kid would be combining these two sources of protein to yield a better balance of amino acid intake. Together, the grains and legumes would be complementary protein sources.Vegetarian diet deficiencies Questions below?
Me as a vegeterian has years of expieriance in this so here i go :)
Is the mother justified in her fears?
Yes she should be fearfull if he has no source of protein coming in
As a vegetarian what should Noah's diet include?
Quorn is a tofu meat substitute is lovely tastes like meat but is also full of protein try it ;)
And what is deficient in Noah's vegetarian diet?
He needs more proteirn definitely , Perhaps try tofoo as said
What are the repercussions of such deficiencies?
Kwashiorkor means "the displaced child" and occurs in children shortly after weaning, usually between the ages of one and four. It is characterized by growth failure, skin lesions, edema, and changes in hair color -- with red most often seen on children or adults that should have black hair. The liver is also extensively infiltrated with fat.
Marasmus means "withering" and is usually seen at an earlier age than Kwashiorkor. Growth failure is even more severe, but the edema is usually absent. This is often seen in Third World Countries where formula has been encouraged to replace breast milk. Large corporations initially give the formula to a new mother. Later, when she cannot afford to buy it, she weakens it, trying to make it last longer. In addition, because these areas lack available and clean water, bacteria and parasites have found easy targets within weakened systems. Millions of children die each year because of this reason alone.Vegetarian diet deficiencies Questions below?
Someone on such a restricted diet will probably not be getting enough protein, and will definitely not be getting *complete* protein. Whole grains are not especially protein rich, and definitely do not have complete proteins in and of themselves, they need to be accompanied by nuts, seeds, milk, or other protein sources.
Also, there are some vitamins that are most typically found in meat, though at least some of them can be readily obtained from certain yeast-based products such as Vegemite.
Questions
Is the mother justified in her fears? As a vegetarian what should Noah's diet include? And what is deficient in Noah's vegetarian diet? What are the repercussions of such deficiencies?Vegetarian diet deficiencies Questions below?
Yes. Whole grains are an incomplete source of protein--they lack one of the essential amino acids (EAA), methionine. Legumes have the needed methionine, but in turn they lack the essential amino acid, lysine, which whole grains have in abundance. If the kid only eats whole grains as his source of proteins, he will put himself into amino acid imbalance. And vice versa if the kid only eats legumes but refuses to eat grains. Since protein synthesis requires adequate amounts of ALL the amino acids in the overall amino acid pool, an imbalance in EAA intake will essentially shut down protein synthesis. And since protein is constantly breaking down, there will not be synthesis of new protein to replace that which is lost through normal wear and tear.
A better diet for this kid would be combining these two sources of protein to yield a better balance of amino acid intake. Together, the grains and legumes would be complementary protein sources.Vegetarian diet deficiencies Questions below?
Me as a vegeterian has years of expieriance in this so here i go :)
Is the mother justified in her fears?
Yes she should be fearfull if he has no source of protein coming in
As a vegetarian what should Noah's diet include?
Quorn is a tofu meat substitute is lovely tastes like meat but is also full of protein try it ;)
And what is deficient in Noah's vegetarian diet?
He needs more proteirn definitely , Perhaps try tofoo as said
What are the repercussions of such deficiencies?
Kwashiorkor means "the displaced child" and occurs in children shortly after weaning, usually between the ages of one and four. It is characterized by growth failure, skin lesions, edema, and changes in hair color -- with red most often seen on children or adults that should have black hair. The liver is also extensively infiltrated with fat.
Marasmus means "withering" and is usually seen at an earlier age than Kwashiorkor. Growth failure is even more severe, but the edema is usually absent. This is often seen in Third World Countries where formula has been encouraged to replace breast milk. Large corporations initially give the formula to a new mother. Later, when she cannot afford to buy it, she weakens it, trying to make it last longer. In addition, because these areas lack available and clean water, bacteria and parasites have found easy targets within weakened systems. Millions of children die each year because of this reason alone.Vegetarian diet deficiencies Questions below?
Someone on such a restricted diet will probably not be getting enough protein, and will definitely not be getting *complete* protein. Whole grains are not especially protein rich, and definitely do not have complete proteins in and of themselves, they need to be accompanied by nuts, seeds, milk, or other protein sources.
Also, there are some vitamins that are most typically found in meat, though at least some of them can be readily obtained from certain yeast-based products such as Vegemite.
What are the benefits to a vegetarian diet?
also, is it ok to drink alcohol or get drunk if you are a vegatarian? may seem like a dumb question, but i figured without something heavy like meat in your something it'll be harder for your body to process the alcoholWhat are the benefits to a vegetarian diet?
The benefits - 101 Reasons Why I'm a Vegetarian
http://www.vivavegie.org/vv101/101reas20鈥?/a>
You can drink if your a vegetarian, and your body will not notice a difference between being a meat eater or a vegetarian. Getting drunk will still kill 10,000 bain cells. Poor brain cells :-)
BTW: I can drink my meat eating friends under the table, my liver doesn't have meat to deal with, so it goes right to work ridding my body of alcohol.
shelby obviously isnt a nutritional scholar..or even closeWhat are the benefits to a vegetarian diet?
you can't drink as much if you a vegetarian, but its because you kidneys will no longer be able to process all the alcohol because of the lack of protein, or something like that....
.... do you always drink meat before drinking alcohol?
being a vegetarian does not affect you're ability to handle alcohol.
being a vegetarian is almost as good as being vegan.
you can get all your nutrients from a vegetarian diet easily.
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Non meat sources of protein: Eggs, Milk, soy/tofu, yogurt, cheese, whole wheat breads, lentils, brown rice, kale/leafy veggies, nuts, beans...
*just look out for gelatin, its in most yogurts, marshmallows, starburst, skittles...
non meat sources of iron: brown rice, beans, peas, raisins, spinach..
(which isn't that much less than normal beef and chicken. but you'll probably have more than the serving size anyway.)
and as for b12. "Humans require only about 2-3 micrograms per day... All of vitamin b12 in the world comes from bacteria. Neither plants nor animals can make it. These bacteria are all over the world in the wind, soil, and water. When animals eat particles of soil along with grass or feed, the vitamin ends up in their flesh, milk, and eggs... The best way for vegans to get b12 is through fortified foods such as breakfast cereals, soy or grain beverages, some meat substitutes, and supplements." Students Go Vegan Cookbook by Carole Raymond
ive been vegetarian since i was 12. and i have been drunk several times, with a lott of shots and such and while my 300 pound brother got sick. i did not. could be a coincidence but maybe it helps having a vegetarian diet? lolWhat are the benefits to a vegetarian diet?
If you're considering changing you're diet, you may wish to do it slowly, just in case. Some people's bodies really just can't handle not eating meat. I've had family members who've tried to become vegetarian and their doctors told them to stop because they were getting too weak. Personally, I much prefer not eating meat. I feel much cleaner and healthier. I also drink alcohol without any problem, just remember to not over do it, regardless of your diet. It's very important to make sure that you have alternative ways of getting enough protein, b12 and iron, or else you could get sick.
SAVING ANIMAL LIVES ARE ONE OF THE BENEFITS
a couple of benefits of a vegetarian diet are
you dont eat animals (thats a benefit to me..)
your arteries dont get clogged with fat and grease
your risk for heart disease goes down (a lot)
and as far as the alcohol.. a lot of alcohol is bad for your body reguardless of what you eat with it. (eating meat and drinking is kind of just like a double wammy on your body)
being a vegetarian isn't very good for you because the vitamins and supplements that meat provides your body isn't found in veggies, it's not good for you to change the way you eat after eating meat also cause it's to big of a change for your body and will make you very ill.
The benefits - 101 Reasons Why I'm a Vegetarian
http://www.vivavegie.org/vv101/101reas20鈥?/a>
You can drink if your a vegetarian, and your body will not notice a difference between being a meat eater or a vegetarian. Getting drunk will still kill 10,000 bain cells. Poor brain cells :-)
BTW: I can drink my meat eating friends under the table, my liver doesn't have meat to deal with, so it goes right to work ridding my body of alcohol.
shelby obviously isnt a nutritional scholar..or even closeWhat are the benefits to a vegetarian diet?
you can't drink as much if you a vegetarian, but its because you kidneys will no longer be able to process all the alcohol because of the lack of protein, or something like that....
.... do you always drink meat before drinking alcohol?
being a vegetarian does not affect you're ability to handle alcohol.
being a vegetarian is almost as good as being vegan.
you can get all your nutrients from a vegetarian diet easily.
.
Non meat sources of protein: Eggs, Milk, soy/tofu, yogurt, cheese, whole wheat breads, lentils, brown rice, kale/leafy veggies, nuts, beans...
*just look out for gelatin, its in most yogurts, marshmallows, starburst, skittles...
non meat sources of iron: brown rice, beans, peas, raisins, spinach..
(which isn't that much less than normal beef and chicken. but you'll probably have more than the serving size anyway.)
and as for b12. "Humans require only about 2-3 micrograms per day... All of vitamin b12 in the world comes from bacteria. Neither plants nor animals can make it. These bacteria are all over the world in the wind, soil, and water. When animals eat particles of soil along with grass or feed, the vitamin ends up in their flesh, milk, and eggs... The best way for vegans to get b12 is through fortified foods such as breakfast cereals, soy or grain beverages, some meat substitutes, and supplements." Students Go Vegan Cookbook by Carole Raymond
ive been vegetarian since i was 12. and i have been drunk several times, with a lott of shots and such and while my 300 pound brother got sick. i did not. could be a coincidence but maybe it helps having a vegetarian diet? lolWhat are the benefits to a vegetarian diet?
If you're considering changing you're diet, you may wish to do it slowly, just in case. Some people's bodies really just can't handle not eating meat. I've had family members who've tried to become vegetarian and their doctors told them to stop because they were getting too weak. Personally, I much prefer not eating meat. I feel much cleaner and healthier. I also drink alcohol without any problem, just remember to not over do it, regardless of your diet. It's very important to make sure that you have alternative ways of getting enough protein, b12 and iron, or else you could get sick.
SAVING ANIMAL LIVES ARE ONE OF THE BENEFITS
a couple of benefits of a vegetarian diet are
you dont eat animals (thats a benefit to me..)
your arteries dont get clogged with fat and grease
your risk for heart disease goes down (a lot)
and as far as the alcohol.. a lot of alcohol is bad for your body reguardless of what you eat with it. (eating meat and drinking is kind of just like a double wammy on your body)
being a vegetarian isn't very good for you because the vitamins and supplements that meat provides your body isn't found in veggies, it's not good for you to change the way you eat after eating meat also cause it's to big of a change for your body and will make you very ill.
Is a vegetarian diet healtheir than a meat eating diet?
Are the reports of increased longevity true?
Thanks.Is a vegetarian diet healtheir than a meat eating diet?
NO DIET IS HEALTHIER....if you eat meat and veg but pig out on junk food its not healthy......if you eat veggies and pig out on junk food its not healthy.....if you eat a well balanced veggie diet it is healthy.....if you eat a well balanced diet of meat and veg then it is healthy.....for example i eat lean organic meats...plenty of fruit and veg...exercise 4 times a week and im in perfect health.....SO it doesnt matter what diet you choose aslong as you dont consume too much fat or sugar and you do plenty of exercise.
yes it is healthier.Is a vegetarian diet healtheir than a meat eating diet?
NO IT IS NOT%26gt;
Although some meats have a high fat count,
in a vego diet you need to take supplements to maintain a healthy balance wich still isnt as good as eating meat. You need iron, fibre etc etc from meat,
STAY A CARNIVORE IF YOU WANT TO LIVE LONG!
yes veg*n is much better for your health, the animals and the planet!
Vegan Nutrition: Vegan Food: How to be a Healthy Vegan.
http://www.downbound.com/Vegan_Human_Nut…
http://vegannutrition.net/
http://www.vegsoc.org/info/vegan-nutriti…
http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/
http://www.vegetarian-nutrition.info
work out exactly what you need and then eat veg*n foods that give you great health.
for free and easy recipes go to:
http://www.vegetariantimes.org
You can buy most things at your local large food store. buy the ingredience for the meals.
make dinner, and save some for the next day's lunch.
good luck.Is a vegetarian diet healtheir than a meat eating diet?
Both diets can be healthy or unhealthy. Depends on if you eat processed, junk food or healthy food. Exercise also increases your life span.
Yea, I think so. There have been several reports about vegetarians living longer, having a higer IQ, being happier, and having TONS of energy.
Someone mentioned vegans not getting enough iron, but that isn't always true. some cerial provides a hefty amount of iron.
I think the longevity is increased, but others may argue.
It depends. Some people who eat meat may be unhealthier depending on how they cook the meat. Some people eat too much fried and baked meats that are full of grease. If a person boils their meat, or bakes their meat on a rack (that drains the grease), they can have a really healthy diet is balanced properly with vegetables, and healthy sides.
You don't have to be a vegetarian to be healthier.
Yes, a vegetarian diet is healthier than a meat based diet, as long as you follow a sensible nutritional well balanced diet.
If vegetarians are listless looking (as per comments by goldenrox) it is because they eat lots of “junk” – (i.e.) unhealthy fats, processed flour and refined sugar products, such as, hot chips, cheese on crackers, bread, pasta, cakes.
On this site alone, I have noticed many teenage vegetarians avoid fresh fruit %26amp; vegetables.
I consume a least five servings of fresh fruit and a least five servings of fresh vegetables, every single day and I certainly don’t look listless. In fact, people keep commenting on how well %26amp; healthy I look.
According to several societies (diabetic society is one) a vegetarian or vegan diet are two of the healthiest on the planet.
There is a DVD out called “A Diet for all Reasons” by Michael Klaper MD. In it he states “There is absolutely no nutrient, no protein, no vitamin, no mineral, that can’t be obtained from plant-based foods”.
The Rave Diet say pretty much the same thing on their “Eating Plus Second Edition” DVD
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in most cases,yes.Too much red meat can effect the heart. But,red meat also has protein in it.I dont eat red meat but, get the protein i need,i make sure i eat plenty of fruits, vegetables,and peanuts.(god i sound like a parent XD)
I was on a more or less meaty/eggy/dairy diet all my life and right now I am dying from Lupus (the autoimmune rheumatic disease). I have tried ALL possible lifestyles to cure my disease, medicaments do not help, Ajurveda does not help, yogurt-diet NO, organic food with lean meat and fish NO, Mediterranean diet (lots of fish) NO, all vegetarian with eggs and milk NO. I get sick this instant after meat, you could put me in a reality show for a laugh, because my face gets all red, but I mean REALLY red, not like flushing, it is like my blood cells would burst any moment and I get rashes all over my face.
Now I am switching to the ONLY lifestyle I did not try, low-fat, low-sugar vegan food (according to this: http://www.lupusrecoverydiet.com/ ). I lost so much time - I could have been perfectly fine and healthy now - and only because too many people scared me off through all those "meat is soo healthy for you" claims!
I am so mad about those silly "meat is healthy" guys. I am almost dead! And my face does NOT get full of rashes if I eat vegetables! People who eat a lot of meat die earlier and are generally more often overweight and more often sick. I am sure about it, since I can watch my body break down after any animal products, while I feel ok or even better eating vegetables and fruits. It's a plain fact.
And if I can stay alive long enough (since my disease is 50% deadly this or that way), I will do everything to become as healthy as possible. Than I will have a page online with lots of photos of me playing basketball and doing skateboard tricks! And show for real what is possible through plain vegetarian food!
Really, I never heard ANY successful healing stories of people who switched to meat and became healthier in the long run. Never! But tons of people who skipped meat and "suddenly" had no cholesterol or reversed Diabetes or healed heart stroke. It is such a plain fact, that fanatic meat eaters become aggressive, because they fear it might affect their life - yes, maybe one day meat eaters will have to pay much higher insurance because of (already now) scientifically proven risks through this lifestyle, or maybe they will get no jobs, who would want sickly people in his company?
NO ... the longest lived people are the Japanese and they are pesco-vegetarians for the most part . . . or the new term: Flexitarian vegetarians.
Also, a report came out that the best cardio diet is the Mediterranean diet because of the fresh veggies, olive oil, nuts, fish and seafood.
A "strict" vegetarian diet is not all that healthy, really.
well come to the world of vegetarian because of you more and more animals will save their lives thanks :)
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.
It really depends. There are some vegetarians that just eat a lot of junk foods, and very little fruits, veggies, and nuts, so they would not be healthier than a meat eater at all. There also people who eat meat but eat tons of junk food too...so if you want to be healthy and are willing to eat lots of fruits and veggies, it probably will be healthier to be a vegetarian, as long as you get enough protein and essential nutrients.
Thanks.Is a vegetarian diet healtheir than a meat eating diet?
NO DIET IS HEALTHIER....if you eat meat and veg but pig out on junk food its not healthy......if you eat veggies and pig out on junk food its not healthy.....if you eat a well balanced veggie diet it is healthy.....if you eat a well balanced diet of meat and veg then it is healthy.....for example i eat lean organic meats...plenty of fruit and veg...exercise 4 times a week and im in perfect health.....SO it doesnt matter what diet you choose aslong as you dont consume too much fat or sugar and you do plenty of exercise.
yes it is healthier.Is a vegetarian diet healtheir than a meat eating diet?
NO IT IS NOT%26gt;
Although some meats have a high fat count,
in a vego diet you need to take supplements to maintain a healthy balance wich still isnt as good as eating meat. You need iron, fibre etc etc from meat,
STAY A CARNIVORE IF YOU WANT TO LIVE LONG!
yes veg*n is much better for your health, the animals and the planet!
Vegan Nutrition: Vegan Food: How to be a Healthy Vegan.
http://www.downbound.com/Vegan_Human_Nut…
http://vegannutrition.net/
http://www.vegsoc.org/info/vegan-nutriti…
http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/
http://www.vegetarian-nutrition.info
work out exactly what you need and then eat veg*n foods that give you great health.
for free and easy recipes go to:
http://www.vegetariantimes.org
You can buy most things at your local large food store. buy the ingredience for the meals.
make dinner, and save some for the next day's lunch.
good luck.Is a vegetarian diet healtheir than a meat eating diet?
Both diets can be healthy or unhealthy. Depends on if you eat processed, junk food or healthy food. Exercise also increases your life span.
Yea, I think so. There have been several reports about vegetarians living longer, having a higer IQ, being happier, and having TONS of energy.
Someone mentioned vegans not getting enough iron, but that isn't always true. some cerial provides a hefty amount of iron.
I think the longevity is increased, but others may argue.
It depends. Some people who eat meat may be unhealthier depending on how they cook the meat. Some people eat too much fried and baked meats that are full of grease. If a person boils their meat, or bakes their meat on a rack (that drains the grease), they can have a really healthy diet is balanced properly with vegetables, and healthy sides.
You don't have to be a vegetarian to be healthier.
Yes, a vegetarian diet is healthier than a meat based diet, as long as you follow a sensible nutritional well balanced diet.
If vegetarians are listless looking (as per comments by goldenrox) it is because they eat lots of “junk” – (i.e.) unhealthy fats, processed flour and refined sugar products, such as, hot chips, cheese on crackers, bread, pasta, cakes.
On this site alone, I have noticed many teenage vegetarians avoid fresh fruit %26amp; vegetables.
I consume a least five servings of fresh fruit and a least five servings of fresh vegetables, every single day and I certainly don’t look listless. In fact, people keep commenting on how well %26amp; healthy I look.
According to several societies (diabetic society is one) a vegetarian or vegan diet are two of the healthiest on the planet.
There is a DVD out called “A Diet for all Reasons” by Michael Klaper MD. In it he states “There is absolutely no nutrient, no protein, no vitamin, no mineral, that can’t be obtained from plant-based foods”.
The Rave Diet say pretty much the same thing on their “Eating Plus Second Edition” DVD
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in most cases,yes.Too much red meat can effect the heart. But,red meat also has protein in it.I dont eat red meat but, get the protein i need,i make sure i eat plenty of fruits, vegetables,and peanuts.(god i sound like a parent XD)
I was on a more or less meaty/eggy/dairy diet all my life and right now I am dying from Lupus (the autoimmune rheumatic disease). I have tried ALL possible lifestyles to cure my disease, medicaments do not help, Ajurveda does not help, yogurt-diet NO, organic food with lean meat and fish NO, Mediterranean diet (lots of fish) NO, all vegetarian with eggs and milk NO. I get sick this instant after meat, you could put me in a reality show for a laugh, because my face gets all red, but I mean REALLY red, not like flushing, it is like my blood cells would burst any moment and I get rashes all over my face.
Now I am switching to the ONLY lifestyle I did not try, low-fat, low-sugar vegan food (according to this: http://www.lupusrecoverydiet.com/ ). I lost so much time - I could have been perfectly fine and healthy now - and only because too many people scared me off through all those "meat is soo healthy for you" claims!
I am so mad about those silly "meat is healthy" guys. I am almost dead! And my face does NOT get full of rashes if I eat vegetables! People who eat a lot of meat die earlier and are generally more often overweight and more often sick. I am sure about it, since I can watch my body break down after any animal products, while I feel ok or even better eating vegetables and fruits. It's a plain fact.
And if I can stay alive long enough (since my disease is 50% deadly this or that way), I will do everything to become as healthy as possible. Than I will have a page online with lots of photos of me playing basketball and doing skateboard tricks! And show for real what is possible through plain vegetarian food!
Really, I never heard ANY successful healing stories of people who switched to meat and became healthier in the long run. Never! But tons of people who skipped meat and "suddenly" had no cholesterol or reversed Diabetes or healed heart stroke. It is such a plain fact, that fanatic meat eaters become aggressive, because they fear it might affect their life - yes, maybe one day meat eaters will have to pay much higher insurance because of (already now) scientifically proven risks through this lifestyle, or maybe they will get no jobs, who would want sickly people in his company?
NO ... the longest lived people are the Japanese and they are pesco-vegetarians for the most part . . . or the new term: Flexitarian vegetarians.
Also, a report came out that the best cardio diet is the Mediterranean diet because of the fresh veggies, olive oil, nuts, fish and seafood.
A "strict" vegetarian diet is not all that healthy, really.
well come to the world of vegetarian because of you more and more animals will save their lives thanks :)
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.
It really depends. There are some vegetarians that just eat a lot of junk foods, and very little fruits, veggies, and nuts, so they would not be healthier than a meat eater at all. There also people who eat meat but eat tons of junk food too...so if you want to be healthy and are willing to eat lots of fruits and veggies, it probably will be healthier to be a vegetarian, as long as you get enough protein and essential nutrients.
Do you feed your pets a vegetarian diet?
No I don't. I have two ferrets, and ferrets are strict carnivores naturally. Our leopard gecko only eats crickets. And the dog eats regular dog food. I might consider switching him to a vegetarian diet, except when I need to get rid of leftovers. My husband the meat eater hates leftovers, and I think throwing meat out is even worse than eating it.Do you feed your pets a vegetarian diet?
no, i can barely afford to feed my family, much the less a special diet for the animals
I feed my pet a vegan diet because he's a rabbit!
Thumper is my bunny. His fave food is raw cabbage! =)Do you feed your pets a vegetarian diet?
No.
no, many animals like meat even though not all people do.
it depends what kind of pets your talking about though.
my cat %26amp; dog eat regular pet food, but we also give them table scraps of whatever we're eating. my ferret on the other hand only eats meat. whatever animal your talking about, make sure they get the nutrition and protein they need. dont make they be vegetarian just if you are.Do you feed your pets a vegetarian diet?
Not to my cats, but to my dog, yes. Dogs are perfectly alright with a vegetarian diet.
For more information, take a look at:
http://www.vegsoc.org/info/dogfood1.html
No, my dog eats mostly meat, and some vegetables.
No, I have a cat, and he has meat, although I am particular about what he has. I use an ethical company's cat food called Burns, which only use free-range chickens and the food is holistic. I have friends who have happy healthy dogs who are vegetarian!
No we tried , but he only likes meat:(
I have answered this question several times. Yes, I did. My cat was an All American Blue Tabby Persian who lived to be a healthy 17. There are excellent vegetarian foods for cats as well as dogs at the pet shops.
My pet is a German Shepherd dog of six years age weighing 38 kilograms, with excellent growth and health. So far he has never been taken to vet for treatment of any illness.He has been raised on pure vegetarian diet since the time he was 10 weeks old.
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nope. im a veg and my four cats still eat meat. i cant make them stop because i believe in them having their own decision even if they are cats! =)
My cats do not do well on veggies, so no I do not.
Felines are carnivores.
rabbits = vegetarians so yes!
also i think cabbage is dangerous for rabbits.alpinestars
no, i can barely afford to feed my family, much the less a special diet for the animals
I feed my pet a vegan diet because he's a rabbit!
Thumper is my bunny. His fave food is raw cabbage! =)Do you feed your pets a vegetarian diet?
No.
no, many animals like meat even though not all people do.
it depends what kind of pets your talking about though.
my cat %26amp; dog eat regular pet food, but we also give them table scraps of whatever we're eating. my ferret on the other hand only eats meat. whatever animal your talking about, make sure they get the nutrition and protein they need. dont make they be vegetarian just if you are.Do you feed your pets a vegetarian diet?
Not to my cats, but to my dog, yes. Dogs are perfectly alright with a vegetarian diet.
For more information, take a look at:
http://www.vegsoc.org/info/dogfood1.html
No, my dog eats mostly meat, and some vegetables.
No, I have a cat, and he has meat, although I am particular about what he has. I use an ethical company's cat food called Burns, which only use free-range chickens and the food is holistic. I have friends who have happy healthy dogs who are vegetarian!
No we tried , but he only likes meat:(
I have answered this question several times. Yes, I did. My cat was an All American Blue Tabby Persian who lived to be a healthy 17. There are excellent vegetarian foods for cats as well as dogs at the pet shops.
My pet is a German Shepherd dog of six years age weighing 38 kilograms, with excellent growth and health. So far he has never been taken to vet for treatment of any illness.He has been raised on pure vegetarian diet since the time he was 10 weeks old.
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nope. im a veg and my four cats still eat meat. i cant make them stop because i believe in them having their own decision even if they are cats! =)
My cats do not do well on veggies, so no I do not.
Felines are carnivores.
rabbits = vegetarians so yes!
also i think cabbage is dangerous for rabbits.
What sort of South Indian vegetarian diet is ideal for an adult autistic person?
Details such as snacks, main meal, alternatives would be appreciated!What sort of South Indian vegetarian diet is ideal for an adult autistic person?
If you mean to use this diet as a treatment for autism, give it up. Special diets have not been demonstrated to be an effective treatment.
If the diet is for other reasons, then the person's autism will not affect the type of food he/she should eat. This person could eat any healthy south Indian vegetarian diet, but ought to consult with their doctor in order to make sure they're getting enough protein.
If you mean to use this diet as a treatment for autism, give it up. Special diets have not been demonstrated to be an effective treatment.
If the diet is for other reasons, then the person's autism will not affect the type of food he/she should eat. This person could eat any healthy south Indian vegetarian diet, but ought to consult with their doctor in order to make sure they're getting enough protein.
If I switch to a vegetarian diet will that help me with my chronic constipation?
I'm 18 and been dealing with this since about 15?If I switch to a vegetarian diet will that help me with my chronic constipation?
Yea. Maybe you should think about going full on vegan. Just stick to hay.
Constipation has general remedy indications, but is also person-specific. Your chronic constipation could be caused by medications, illicit drugs, alcohol -- a host of different reasons. Only you know your body better than anyone else.
Switching diets doesn't stop with the diet. You have to eliminate what ails you, first. Then, little by little, incorporate the good stuff into your body or you will overcompensate within a few weeks as your body will undergo cravings. To combat this, do not shock your system and switch to an all-veggie diet while abandoning your old habits altogether. You'll be right back where you started in no time, deeming the diet a huge failure.
Plus, incorporate a lot of good fluids into your diet and a lot of movement, like exercise and walking. Movement gets the bowels going.
Hope this helps.If I switch to a vegetarian diet will that help me with my chronic constipation?
Yes, but to add to the great suggestions above, you need to eat a real variety of fruits and vegetables instead of just omitting the meat from your burger and the steak from your plate of potatoes and salad.
You need to eat real oatmeal for breakfast daily, and cooked beans such as black beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and lima beans for your lunches and dinners. You need to eat brown rice instead of white, and you need to eat different kinds of lettuce besides iceberg in your salads.
You need to be sure to eat fresh fruits and vegetables daily, and especially those that "come in their own wrappers".
If you are going to start, start with the oatmeal and fruit for breakfast, and gradually begin implementing more vegetables and beans into your diet. Try a salad-bar style salad as a main lunch meal, meaning instead of just iceberg lettuce on your salad add shredded carrots, chopped cucumbers, fresh spinach, kidney beans or garbanzo beans, and fresh sugar snap peas on top. (I do - it's a meal in itself!)
And fruit smoothies for snacks instead of sodas. Those are easy: 1 cup frozen berries (you can find them in the freezers next to the ice creams at the supermarket), 1 cup orange juice, and 1 cup yogurt blended in the blender.
Just the above should help you out. Good luck.
It depends on why you are constipated and what you eat on your vegetarian diet. If you eat soy burgers, cheese and processed white bread you will continue to be constipated. Now if you had a green smoothie twice a day you would be fine vegetarian or not. Have a baked sweet potato, snack on carrot sticks. Get plenty of water. That sort of thing. If you have a medical cause for your constipation that is another thing.If I switch to a vegetarian diet will that help me with my chronic constipation?
1. Get the "Whole Body" cleansing system. They are like $20 @ Walmart. It works for that. Makes you feel lighter. I love them! It's where the Slimfast, vitamins/supplements, medicines are.
2. Or, even a colon cleanse.
3. Eat a bowl of oatmeal. It works great for elimination! It also relieves gas by passing the waste products.
4. You may also try one of the phosphorus drinks. ($1)sold in drugstores/pharmacy area of a Target/Walmart type of store where the medicines are.
More veggies are good, but fiber is the key. Try eating 2 high-fiber (13 grams each) whole-wheat tortillas and Activia yogurt everyday.
I had the same problem but with 30 grams of fiber and Activia I poop every morning like clockwork nice and easy.
It certainly will, but only because you'll be eating soooooo much more plant fiber. Fiber puts a lot of bulk into stool and helps with constipation. You could start eating Grape Nuts or taking fiber capsules, also.
Sure will.
You don't have to completely switch. Maybe try drinking lots of milk, that helps. You could try a vegetarian meal though i doubt it will work. Eat some pears, they help alot. You can buy some medication which could help, i think there's one called Fybogel.
Yea. Maybe you should think about going full on vegan. Just stick to hay.
Constipation has general remedy indications, but is also person-specific. Your chronic constipation could be caused by medications, illicit drugs, alcohol -- a host of different reasons. Only you know your body better than anyone else.
Switching diets doesn't stop with the diet. You have to eliminate what ails you, first. Then, little by little, incorporate the good stuff into your body or you will overcompensate within a few weeks as your body will undergo cravings. To combat this, do not shock your system and switch to an all-veggie diet while abandoning your old habits altogether. You'll be right back where you started in no time, deeming the diet a huge failure.
Plus, incorporate a lot of good fluids into your diet and a lot of movement, like exercise and walking. Movement gets the bowels going.
Hope this helps.If I switch to a vegetarian diet will that help me with my chronic constipation?
Yes, but to add to the great suggestions above, you need to eat a real variety of fruits and vegetables instead of just omitting the meat from your burger and the steak from your plate of potatoes and salad.
You need to eat real oatmeal for breakfast daily, and cooked beans such as black beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and lima beans for your lunches and dinners. You need to eat brown rice instead of white, and you need to eat different kinds of lettuce besides iceberg in your salads.
You need to be sure to eat fresh fruits and vegetables daily, and especially those that "come in their own wrappers".
If you are going to start, start with the oatmeal and fruit for breakfast, and gradually begin implementing more vegetables and beans into your diet. Try a salad-bar style salad as a main lunch meal, meaning instead of just iceberg lettuce on your salad add shredded carrots, chopped cucumbers, fresh spinach, kidney beans or garbanzo beans, and fresh sugar snap peas on top. (I do - it's a meal in itself!)
And fruit smoothies for snacks instead of sodas. Those are easy: 1 cup frozen berries (you can find them in the freezers next to the ice creams at the supermarket), 1 cup orange juice, and 1 cup yogurt blended in the blender.
Just the above should help you out. Good luck.
It depends on why you are constipated and what you eat on your vegetarian diet. If you eat soy burgers, cheese and processed white bread you will continue to be constipated. Now if you had a green smoothie twice a day you would be fine vegetarian or not. Have a baked sweet potato, snack on carrot sticks. Get plenty of water. That sort of thing. If you have a medical cause for your constipation that is another thing.If I switch to a vegetarian diet will that help me with my chronic constipation?
1. Get the "Whole Body" cleansing system. They are like $20 @ Walmart. It works for that. Makes you feel lighter. I love them! It's where the Slimfast, vitamins/supplements, medicines are.
2. Or, even a colon cleanse.
3. Eat a bowl of oatmeal. It works great for elimination! It also relieves gas by passing the waste products.
4. You may also try one of the phosphorus drinks. ($1)sold in drugstores/pharmacy area of a Target/Walmart type of store where the medicines are.
More veggies are good, but fiber is the key. Try eating 2 high-fiber (13 grams each) whole-wheat tortillas and Activia yogurt everyday.
I had the same problem but with 30 grams of fiber and Activia I poop every morning like clockwork nice and easy.
It certainly will, but only because you'll be eating soooooo much more plant fiber. Fiber puts a lot of bulk into stool and helps with constipation. You could start eating Grape Nuts or taking fiber capsules, also.
Sure will.
You don't have to completely switch. Maybe try drinking lots of milk, that helps. You could try a vegetarian meal though i doubt it will work. Eat some pears, they help alot. You can buy some medication which could help, i think there's one called Fybogel.
How do you get Vitamin-B12 in a vegetarian diet without any supplements/vitamins?
How to get Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 would also be nice to know.How do you get Vitamin-B12 in a vegetarian diet without any supplements/vitamins?
Legumes (beans) for B12How do you get Vitamin-B12 in a vegetarian diet without any supplements/vitamins?
fish, shellfish, milk, eggs, spinach, potatoes, tomato juice, watermellon.How do you get Vitamin-B12 in a vegetarian diet without any supplements/vitamins?
I use the You are What you Eat books and cookbooks. This lady is a nutritionist and she is a whole raw food nut.
But her life changing advise has helped me a bunch.
She has helped me add more nutrient dense foods into my diet and I am healthier as a result.
Check it out you may be surprised.
Legumes (beans) for B12How do you get Vitamin-B12 in a vegetarian diet without any supplements/vitamins?
fish, shellfish, milk, eggs, spinach, potatoes, tomato juice, watermellon.How do you get Vitamin-B12 in a vegetarian diet without any supplements/vitamins?
I use the You are What you Eat books and cookbooks. This lady is a nutritionist and she is a whole raw food nut.
But her life changing advise has helped me a bunch.
She has helped me add more nutrient dense foods into my diet and I am healthier as a result.
Check it out you may be surprised.
Should I go on a vegetarian diet? I have been eating meat my whole life?
I want to lose some pounds before summer starts.
I am exersizing too.
Does this diet even work?Should I go on a vegetarian diet? I have been eating meat my whole life?
I am about to try it too, but my friend looks amazing after giving up meat :)
Good Luck!!Should I go on a vegetarian diet? I have been eating meat my whole life?
yes.Should I go on a vegetarian diet? I have been eating meat my whole life?
Yes it does work.
I am exersizing too.
Does this diet even work?Should I go on a vegetarian diet? I have been eating meat my whole life?
I am about to try it too, but my friend looks amazing after giving up meat :)
Good Luck!!Should I go on a vegetarian diet? I have been eating meat my whole life?
yes.Should I go on a vegetarian diet? I have been eating meat my whole life?
Yes it does work.
How do I ensure that I am keeping a well balanced Vegetarian diet?
Any tips or suggestions?How do I ensure that I am keeping a well balanced Vegetarian diet?
eat a variety of fruits %26amp; vegetables. beans, legumes, nuts, seeds are great for protein. i often add flax meal or wheat germ to yogurts, spaghetti, applesauce, etc. for my daughter %26amp; myself.How do I ensure that I am keeping a well balanced Vegetarian diet?
I'm also a vegetarian. You must make sure you are eating a variety of fruits, nuts grains and vegetables. This site helped me a lot when going Veg.
http://www.annecollins.com/vegetarian-diet-nutrition.htmHow do I ensure that I am keeping a well balanced Vegetarian diet?
Another good website is www.vrg.org
i think that if you want a straight up comprehensive test you should get a blood test/urine test. thats what i had to do! ..... and i found out i had an extremely low red blood cell count (lack of iron) and protein in my urine or something..? hahah yeah..........things to do in nyc
eat a variety of fruits %26amp; vegetables. beans, legumes, nuts, seeds are great for protein. i often add flax meal or wheat germ to yogurts, spaghetti, applesauce, etc. for my daughter %26amp; myself.How do I ensure that I am keeping a well balanced Vegetarian diet?
I'm also a vegetarian. You must make sure you are eating a variety of fruits, nuts grains and vegetables. This site helped me a lot when going Veg.
http://www.annecollins.com/vegetarian-diet-nutrition.htmHow do I ensure that I am keeping a well balanced Vegetarian diet?
Another good website is www.vrg.org
i think that if you want a straight up comprehensive test you should get a blood test/urine test. thats what i had to do! ..... and i found out i had an extremely low red blood cell count (lack of iron) and protein in my urine or something..? hahah yeah..........
Can dogs be fed a vegetarian diet?
Can you make a dog a vegetarian?Can dogs be fed a vegetarian diet?
well my search for the village idiot did not take long.
you do realize dogs are carnivorous right?! they eat meat!
A bordercollie that set a record for longevity, living to 27 was raised on a vegetarian diet. However, a cattle dog that set another record for longevity, living to 25 or 26 was raised on strickly meat. I think it was kangaroo and wallaby meat, or wallaby and rabbit, something like that.
Dogs are omnivores like people. They like flesh as well as plant matter and grains. This kind of thing is debated but obviously it can be done when taken into account their nutritional needs and the way their digestion works. If they could get everything the needed from sources other than meat and prepared in such a way that they could absorb it, they yes. It wouldn't be an easy task though.Can dogs be fed a vegetarian diet?
Don't force your -choice- to be a vegetarian on your dog. A dog is primarily a carnivore. Sure, it can eat some plant matter, but it still -needs- some meat in its diet to supply specific nutrients.
You can chose to be vegetarian, but your dog cannot. don't force him to eat an unhealthy and unnatural diet that his body is no designed for.
Dogs are carnivorous , it would be mean to force a dog to eat only vegetables and i have to say also kinda stupid and pointless . can dogs eat vegetables ? sure i don't see why not , but to try to feed them only vegetables 'no way' .Can dogs be fed a vegetarian diet?
Yes, they make vegetarian diets for dogs but dogs are CARNIVORES! They eat meat. If you don't want to eat meat that's fine but that is really unhealthy for your dog. If you want a vegetarian pet get a tortoise.
why would you want to feed an inappropriate diet to a carnivore?
Dogs need meat.. their bodies are not designed to digest vegetation properly. they get little to no nutrition from veggies. they evovled to get the nutrients they need from meat
It can and is being done. It isn't cheap or easy. You can actually buy dog foods that meet AAFCO standards that are vegetarian.
here's a wild thought: research research RESEARCH! but I doubt it as dogs are connivers.
Not if you care about the dog's health.
well my search for the village idiot did not take long.
you do realize dogs are carnivorous right?! they eat meat!
A bordercollie that set a record for longevity, living to 27 was raised on a vegetarian diet. However, a cattle dog that set another record for longevity, living to 25 or 26 was raised on strickly meat. I think it was kangaroo and wallaby meat, or wallaby and rabbit, something like that.
Dogs are omnivores like people. They like flesh as well as plant matter and grains. This kind of thing is debated but obviously it can be done when taken into account their nutritional needs and the way their digestion works. If they could get everything the needed from sources other than meat and prepared in such a way that they could absorb it, they yes. It wouldn't be an easy task though.Can dogs be fed a vegetarian diet?
Don't force your -choice- to be a vegetarian on your dog. A dog is primarily a carnivore. Sure, it can eat some plant matter, but it still -needs- some meat in its diet to supply specific nutrients.
You can chose to be vegetarian, but your dog cannot. don't force him to eat an unhealthy and unnatural diet that his body is no designed for.
Dogs are carnivorous , it would be mean to force a dog to eat only vegetables and i have to say also kinda stupid and pointless . can dogs eat vegetables ? sure i don't see why not , but to try to feed them only vegetables 'no way' .Can dogs be fed a vegetarian diet?
Yes, they make vegetarian diets for dogs but dogs are CARNIVORES! They eat meat. If you don't want to eat meat that's fine but that is really unhealthy for your dog. If you want a vegetarian pet get a tortoise.
why would you want to feed an inappropriate diet to a carnivore?
Dogs need meat.. their bodies are not designed to digest vegetation properly. they get little to no nutrition from veggies. they evovled to get the nutrients they need from meat
It can and is being done. It isn't cheap or easy. You can actually buy dog foods that meet AAFCO standards that are vegetarian.
here's a wild thought: research research RESEARCH! but I doubt it as dogs are connivers.
Not if you care about the dog's health.
Can dogs be fed a vegetarian diet?
Can you make a dog a vegetarian?Can dogs be fed a vegetarian diet?
well my search for the village idiot did not take long.
you do realize dogs are carnivorous right?! they eat meat!
A bordercollie that set a record for longevity, living to 27 was raised on a vegetarian diet. However, a cattle dog that set another record for longevity, living to 25 or 26 was raised on strickly meat. I think it was kangaroo and wallaby meat, or wallaby and rabbit, something like that.
Dogs are omnivores like people. They like flesh as well as plant matter and grains. This kind of thing is debated but obviously it can be done when taken into account their nutritional needs and the way their digestion works. If they could get everything the needed from sources other than meat and prepared in such a way that they could absorb it, they yes. It wouldn't be an easy task though.Can dogs be fed a vegetarian diet?
Don't force your -choice- to be a vegetarian on your dog. A dog is primarily a carnivore. Sure, it can eat some plant matter, but it still -needs- some meat in its diet to supply specific nutrients.
You can chose to be vegetarian, but your dog cannot. don't force him to eat an unhealthy and unnatural diet that his body is no designed for.
Dogs are carnivorous , it would be mean to force a dog to eat only vegetables and i have to say also kinda stupid and pointless . can dogs eat vegetables ? sure i don't see why not , but to try to feed them only vegetables 'no way' .Can dogs be fed a vegetarian diet?
Yes, they make vegetarian diets for dogs but dogs are CARNIVORES! They eat meat. If you don't want to eat meat that's fine but that is really unhealthy for your dog. If you want a vegetarian pet get a tortoise.
why would you want to feed an inappropriate diet to a carnivore?
Dogs need meat.. their bodies are not designed to digest vegetation properly. they get little to no nutrition from veggies. they evovled to get the nutrients they need from meat
It can and is being done. It isn't cheap or easy. You can actually buy dog foods that meet AAFCO standards that are vegetarian.
here's a wild thought: research research RESEARCH! but I doubt it as dogs are connivers.
Not if you care about the dog's health.
well my search for the village idiot did not take long.
you do realize dogs are carnivorous right?! they eat meat!
A bordercollie that set a record for longevity, living to 27 was raised on a vegetarian diet. However, a cattle dog that set another record for longevity, living to 25 or 26 was raised on strickly meat. I think it was kangaroo and wallaby meat, or wallaby and rabbit, something like that.
Dogs are omnivores like people. They like flesh as well as plant matter and grains. This kind of thing is debated but obviously it can be done when taken into account their nutritional needs and the way their digestion works. If they could get everything the needed from sources other than meat and prepared in such a way that they could absorb it, they yes. It wouldn't be an easy task though.Can dogs be fed a vegetarian diet?
Don't force your -choice- to be a vegetarian on your dog. A dog is primarily a carnivore. Sure, it can eat some plant matter, but it still -needs- some meat in its diet to supply specific nutrients.
You can chose to be vegetarian, but your dog cannot. don't force him to eat an unhealthy and unnatural diet that his body is no designed for.
Dogs are carnivorous , it would be mean to force a dog to eat only vegetables and i have to say also kinda stupid and pointless . can dogs eat vegetables ? sure i don't see why not , but to try to feed them only vegetables 'no way' .Can dogs be fed a vegetarian diet?
Yes, they make vegetarian diets for dogs but dogs are CARNIVORES! They eat meat. If you don't want to eat meat that's fine but that is really unhealthy for your dog. If you want a vegetarian pet get a tortoise.
why would you want to feed an inappropriate diet to a carnivore?
Dogs need meat.. their bodies are not designed to digest vegetation properly. they get little to no nutrition from veggies. they evovled to get the nutrients they need from meat
It can and is being done. It isn't cheap or easy. You can actually buy dog foods that meet AAFCO standards that are vegetarian.
here's a wild thought: research research RESEARCH! but I doubt it as dogs are connivers.
Not if you care about the dog's health.
Iron absorption issues - how do you stay healthy, just with a Vegetarian diet?
Would i need supplements all the time?Iron absorption issues - how do you stay healthy, just with a Vegetarian diet?
There are lots of good vegetarian iron sources, such as whole grain cereals and flours, leafy green vegetables, lentil and kidney beans, chick peas, spinach, baked beans, Muesli, figs and apricots. In fact, research has shown that vegetarians are no more likely to suffer from iron deficiency than non-vegetarians.
Supplements are a good idea, regardless of whether or not you're vegetarian. You do need to be conscious of how much protein and iron you take in. legumes and dairy are not as rich in protein as meat, so you need to make sure you get enough to meet your needs. Spinach is a good source of iron, and so are raisins and dates. Still not as much as beef, but very good for you. Also make sure you eat cooked spinach, since it increases the absorbability of it. Also, cooking with cast iron cookware will increase the iron content of anything you cook. If you eat fish, fish is just as high in protein as chicken or beef, but with good-for-you omega 3's. If you don't eat fish, flax seed and olive oil are also good sources of omega 3's. It is very possible to get the nutrients you need on a vegetarian diet, but you have to be more vigilant.Iron absorption issues - how do you stay healthy, just with a Vegetarian diet?
A varied vegetarian diet is the best way to go.
Eating a mixed balance of grains and pulses (rice, lentils etc.) proteins (tofu, eggs, cheese, meat-alternative foods) and fibres (potatoes etc.) can keep you healthy pefectly fine.
I've been vegetarian all my life, and lived a pretty healthy way. But dont be afraid to eat out. Loads of restaurants serve vegetarian meals and Burger King even has a Vegetarian Society approved bean burger.
In regards to supplements, I do take about 8 tablets a day, but thats down to personal choice. I take Omega oils tablets (usually gained from eating oily fish, but the tablet oils are extracted from plants), iron and multi-vitamins pills and vitamin E tablets.
You dont have to live off supplements, but they may help you from time to time.
two main foods you can eat for protein are tofu and beans. but if your looking more for iron, then thats not AS easy. I suggest taking iron suppliments, thats what me and a few of my veggie friends do, and if your body is having trouble absorbing the iron, then either drink lots of orange juice, or take vitamin c suppliments aswell because it helps with the absorbtion of iron.
hope this helped :)Iron absorption issues - how do you stay healthy, just with a Vegetarian diet?
Eat lots of Spinach
I have be vegetarian all my life, and have always taken multi-vitamins with iron
You can get all the nutrients you need from a vegetarian diet,if you are experienced.In the mean time get a strong vit C and strong B (both time release) and a good all round multi vit and mineral suppliment,as a safety net whilst learning.Iron is never an issue.Never ever eat fish,they are animals.Good luck
No you will be find just eat pleanty of veg :)
Eat lots of vitamin C with food and do not drink tea, soda or red wine with meals - they all bind to iron.
Fruits and leafy veggies are good sources of vitamin C, except for apples, grapes and bananas, which are only moderate sources of the vitamin.
There are lots of good vegetarian iron sources, such as whole grain cereals and flours, leafy green vegetables, lentil and kidney beans, chick peas, spinach, baked beans, Muesli, figs and apricots. In fact, research has shown that vegetarians are no more likely to suffer from iron deficiency than non-vegetarians.
Supplements are a good idea, regardless of whether or not you're vegetarian. You do need to be conscious of how much protein and iron you take in. legumes and dairy are not as rich in protein as meat, so you need to make sure you get enough to meet your needs. Spinach is a good source of iron, and so are raisins and dates. Still not as much as beef, but very good for you. Also make sure you eat cooked spinach, since it increases the absorbability of it. Also, cooking with cast iron cookware will increase the iron content of anything you cook. If you eat fish, fish is just as high in protein as chicken or beef, but with good-for-you omega 3's. If you don't eat fish, flax seed and olive oil are also good sources of omega 3's. It is very possible to get the nutrients you need on a vegetarian diet, but you have to be more vigilant.Iron absorption issues - how do you stay healthy, just with a Vegetarian diet?
A varied vegetarian diet is the best way to go.
Eating a mixed balance of grains and pulses (rice, lentils etc.) proteins (tofu, eggs, cheese, meat-alternative foods) and fibres (potatoes etc.) can keep you healthy pefectly fine.
I've been vegetarian all my life, and lived a pretty healthy way. But dont be afraid to eat out. Loads of restaurants serve vegetarian meals and Burger King even has a Vegetarian Society approved bean burger.
In regards to supplements, I do take about 8 tablets a day, but thats down to personal choice. I take Omega oils tablets (usually gained from eating oily fish, but the tablet oils are extracted from plants), iron and multi-vitamins pills and vitamin E tablets.
You dont have to live off supplements, but they may help you from time to time.
two main foods you can eat for protein are tofu and beans. but if your looking more for iron, then thats not AS easy. I suggest taking iron suppliments, thats what me and a few of my veggie friends do, and if your body is having trouble absorbing the iron, then either drink lots of orange juice, or take vitamin c suppliments aswell because it helps with the absorbtion of iron.
hope this helped :)Iron absorption issues - how do you stay healthy, just with a Vegetarian diet?
Eat lots of Spinach
I have be vegetarian all my life, and have always taken multi-vitamins with iron
You can get all the nutrients you need from a vegetarian diet,if you are experienced.In the mean time get a strong vit C and strong B (both time release) and a good all round multi vit and mineral suppliment,as a safety net whilst learning.Iron is never an issue.Never ever eat fish,they are animals.Good luck
No you will be find just eat pleanty of veg :)
Eat lots of vitamin C with food and do not drink tea, soda or red wine with meals - they all bind to iron.
Fruits and leafy veggies are good sources of vitamin C, except for apples, grapes and bananas, which are only moderate sources of the vitamin.
A healthy vegetarian and vegan diet for starters?
Ok, I vowed to one of my friends that I'd go vegetarian for a week, and vegan the next, to try it out. I know, I could do what ever I want, but I also wanted to do it, because I just REALLY love animals. So, if it isn't too much trouble, would some one please help me start a diet for vegetarian, and then one for vegan?A healthy vegetarian and vegan diet for starters?
So mant things to do- I can only give you normal food ideas, I'm not keen in cow milk and cheese, so if I wrote down "macaroni cheese", I'm referring to soycheese or almond cheese- if you HAVE to use cow cheese, go for it.
Brekky-\oatmeal with soymilk and brown sugar, and applesauce
waffles with banana and maple syrup
yoghurt with granola and blue/black berries
SOMe granola
wholewheat pancakes with fruit puree.
congee ( rice porridge) with poached egg and peanuts
RIce and beans\
pumpkin curried soup
mushroom spinach cheese enchiladas
peanut noodles with crispy tofu
Tofu kebabs with peanut sauce
Lentil , kale and walnut pastry, with port wine sauce
red bean wontons with bean sprouts and water chestnuts
hot and sour noodle soup with lemon grass and fried gluten
huumus and pita
roasted fava bean, chickpea and onion pie, sweet onion relish
pineapple rice with quron kebabs
tempeh lollipops with a sweet chilli sauce, and sticky lemon rice
oatmeal and almond, and soybean pattiess with herbed butter and noodles
fruit salad with yogurt ( soy yoghurt)
fruit puree wit oat toppingA healthy vegetarian and vegan diet for starters?
Your an OMNIVORE. Plants AND meat. Your only depriving your body. Of course, seeing what section im in the thumbs down will be rampant. EAT SOME MEAT. If you dont like the animals being tortured (and most are not) research what companies are humane.
So mant things to do- I can only give you normal food ideas, I'm not keen in cow milk and cheese, so if I wrote down "macaroni cheese", I'm referring to soycheese or almond cheese- if you HAVE to use cow cheese, go for it.
Brekky-\oatmeal with soymilk and brown sugar, and applesauce
waffles with banana and maple syrup
yoghurt with granola and blue/black berries
SOMe granola
wholewheat pancakes with fruit puree.
congee ( rice porridge) with poached egg and peanuts
RIce and beans\
pumpkin curried soup
mushroom spinach cheese enchiladas
peanut noodles with crispy tofu
Tofu kebabs with peanut sauce
Lentil , kale and walnut pastry, with port wine sauce
red bean wontons with bean sprouts and water chestnuts
hot and sour noodle soup with lemon grass and fried gluten
huumus and pita
roasted fava bean, chickpea and onion pie, sweet onion relish
pineapple rice with quron kebabs
tempeh lollipops with a sweet chilli sauce, and sticky lemon rice
oatmeal and almond, and soybean pattiess with herbed butter and noodles
fruit salad with yogurt ( soy yoghurt)
fruit puree wit oat toppingA healthy vegetarian and vegan diet for starters?
Your an OMNIVORE. Plants AND meat. Your only depriving your body. Of course, seeing what section im in the thumbs down will be rampant. EAT SOME MEAT. If you dont like the animals being tortured (and most are not) research what companies are humane.
Have any of you gone on a vegetarian diet?
If so how long did it take you to lose the weight and how much did you lose? Any tips would help.Have any of you gone on a vegetarian diet?
Haven't gone totally vegatarian, but have started using a simple process of having a small bowl of raw veggies near me during the day. It helps keep hunger at bay and still gives me many of the benefits of a vegaterian diet.
It wasn't a diet choice for me it was a life changing decision to be completely honest. I became one for ethical reasons and the things I saw like factory farming and the china fur farms is something i can never get out of my head. I became a vegetarian about a 1.5 years ago I didn't think I would lose weight but I lost 25lbs. When I first went "vegetarian" I cut out all meat but I still ate fish products then I eventually cut out fish and just ate shrimp and clams ect. then I cut out all meat. I feel great for what I've done and knowing I do not support factory farming and I'm not paying money to the industry makes me feel better at the end of the dayHave any of you gone on a vegetarian diet?
I tried it, was sent to the hospital then decided to never do it again. If you are very active you need to eat meat. I ate more than I did when I ate meat and I always ate the combination that made complete proteins but human bodies weren't meant to go all veggie. My body suffered because I tried to be a vegetarian and I would not recommend it to anyone. My ex was a vegetarian and he was always underweight and sickly looking. Now that he eats meat he has more energy and he just looks better all over. This is not a diet that people should go on unless they are allergic to meats. There are very few people who benefit from this. My suggestion to you is just to eat healthy, cut out junk foods, and exercise.
Its hard to lose weight if you just stop eating meats. Vegan is the best diet to go on if you want the best results. Otherwise not eating any meats and eating everything else isnt gonna be a good balanced diet.Have any of you gone on a vegetarian diet?
I suggest you get your proteins from rice and beans, tofu and nuts. If you want to lose weight you should continue eating some lean meats such as tuna and turkey..but always eat more vegetables and fruits than lean meats...It will work.oil change
Haven't gone totally vegatarian, but have started using a simple process of having a small bowl of raw veggies near me during the day. It helps keep hunger at bay and still gives me many of the benefits of a vegaterian diet.
It wasn't a diet choice for me it was a life changing decision to be completely honest. I became one for ethical reasons and the things I saw like factory farming and the china fur farms is something i can never get out of my head. I became a vegetarian about a 1.5 years ago I didn't think I would lose weight but I lost 25lbs. When I first went "vegetarian" I cut out all meat but I still ate fish products then I eventually cut out fish and just ate shrimp and clams ect. then I cut out all meat. I feel great for what I've done and knowing I do not support factory farming and I'm not paying money to the industry makes me feel better at the end of the dayHave any of you gone on a vegetarian diet?
I tried it, was sent to the hospital then decided to never do it again. If you are very active you need to eat meat. I ate more than I did when I ate meat and I always ate the combination that made complete proteins but human bodies weren't meant to go all veggie. My body suffered because I tried to be a vegetarian and I would not recommend it to anyone. My ex was a vegetarian and he was always underweight and sickly looking. Now that he eats meat he has more energy and he just looks better all over. This is not a diet that people should go on unless they are allergic to meats. There are very few people who benefit from this. My suggestion to you is just to eat healthy, cut out junk foods, and exercise.
Its hard to lose weight if you just stop eating meats. Vegan is the best diet to go on if you want the best results. Otherwise not eating any meats and eating everything else isnt gonna be a good balanced diet.Have any of you gone on a vegetarian diet?
I suggest you get your proteins from rice and beans, tofu and nuts. If you want to lose weight you should continue eating some lean meats such as tuna and turkey..but always eat more vegetables and fruits than lean meats...It will work.
My skin is becoming pale after 5 days of a vegetarian diet?
I've decided to give vegetarianism a shot because I find the conditions of farm animals to be terrible, and I don't eat a lot of meat anyway. After a few days with no meat I realized that my skin was becoming slightly pale. I don't feel sick at all, in fact I feel healthier, but do any of you know the reasons and the solution to this problem? Thanks in advance.My skin is becoming pale after 5 days of a vegetarian diet?
well this has nothing to do with your diet... i think you are just being overworried... ive been a veggie for ages and it has had no affect on me... mind you it affects people in different ways.... give it a few more days and see if it gets worse... well done though you chose wright eating animals is bad!! WELL DONE welcome to the most exlusive club ever lol
you are not getting enough protein. You have to find substitutes for the protein you are taking away. I suggest rice, beans, and nuts. It may sound hard to get these 3 but i have them every day. nuts = peanut butter. beans = chickpeas you can put them in your salad. Also soy protein in fake meats like tofu and tempeh. You must also be sure you are getting enough vegetables. I have been a vegetarian for a little over 1 year. it is soo difficult in the beginning but it becomes natural. You just have to think about the poor animals to get through the tough times and then it will come easy for you. =}My skin is becoming pale after 5 days of a vegetarian diet?
"My skin is becoming pale after 5 days of a vegetarian diet"........
Maybe you need your eyes tested or maybe you are just having us on! Or maybe you should just get off the computer and get out into the sun more!
It is absolutely impossible to become deficient in anything in 5 days.
Eat at least five servings of fresh raw fruits and fresh raw vegetables everyday and you will be fine
.
lack of meat in your diet can make your weak in the start and paler. im trying to become a vegeterian and this is day 2 and already its hard for me. im becoming weak and everything, try drinking more water and eating more fruits, that should help a bit and replace the nutrician loss from the lack of meat.My skin is becoming pale after 5 days of a vegetarian diet?
if your skin is pale maybe you should get some sun
if your skin is dull like allmost a grayish color then sart by drinking atleast 12 glasses of water a day
and cut back on soda drinking or other carbonated beverages
this has nuthing to do with vegetarianism
( =
drink orange juice or have some type of vitamin c with meals to help absorb iron. drink soymilk with b12, and maybe a b12 supplement. get enough folic acid with foods like lentis, pinto beans, chickpeas
Eat more carrots and red vegetables like beets, radishes, Rhubarb, pomegranates, apples, red bell peppers, strawberries.
5 days? Not from your diet. Go see a Dr.
One thing to look out for if you have a vegetarian or vegan diet is this, are you getting enough iron and B12? These two vitamins are essential and a deficiency in these can lead to anaemia. Ladies in particular need to make sure they get enough iron as we are more susceptible to an iron deficiency due to menstruation (sorry guys). Signs of iron deficiency anemia include:
weakness
fatigue
general malaise
pale skin colour/pallour
Shortness of breath on exertion (in severe anemia)
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A deficiency of vitamin B12 is called pernicious anemia, the symptoms are slightly different from iron deficiency anemia and include the following:
weakness,
an abnormally rapid heartbeat (tachycardia),
shortness of breath,
chest pains,
an upset stomach including diarrhea,
difficulty walking,
numbness and tingling in the extremities,
lack of color (pallor) in the lips, gum, and tongue,
depression.
Pernicious anemia may cause inflammation of the tongue (glossitis). It is also associated with premature greying, blue eyes, vitiligo, and blood group A.It is also associated with unpredictable periods of fatigue and an inability to concentrate. Irreversible Central Nervous System (CNS) damage may have occurred prior to treatment. Scissors gait can appear as a late sign of unchecked anemia.
Some sufferers also report mouth ulcers, joint pain and tinnitus as associated with the onset of pernicious anemia.
I鈥檝e been diagnosed with aneamia before and it鈥檚 not fun! However taking some vitamin pills with vitamin C combined (vitamin C helps your body to absorb iron) and eating some yummy fresh broccoli and spinach and some cereal fortified with iron and B12 pepped me right up!! These days though whenever get a test my iron and B12 levels are fine. I think it鈥檚 because I eat a much healthier and more varied diet nowadays as well as popping the occassional multi vitamin.
the site above is very useful , i wish i had it when i became a vegetarian
a couple of years ago
well this has nothing to do with your diet... i think you are just being overworried... ive been a veggie for ages and it has had no affect on me... mind you it affects people in different ways.... give it a few more days and see if it gets worse... well done though you chose wright eating animals is bad!! WELL DONE welcome to the most exlusive club ever lol
you are not getting enough protein. You have to find substitutes for the protein you are taking away. I suggest rice, beans, and nuts. It may sound hard to get these 3 but i have them every day. nuts = peanut butter. beans = chickpeas you can put them in your salad. Also soy protein in fake meats like tofu and tempeh. You must also be sure you are getting enough vegetables. I have been a vegetarian for a little over 1 year. it is soo difficult in the beginning but it becomes natural. You just have to think about the poor animals to get through the tough times and then it will come easy for you. =}My skin is becoming pale after 5 days of a vegetarian diet?
"My skin is becoming pale after 5 days of a vegetarian diet"........
Maybe you need your eyes tested or maybe you are just having us on! Or maybe you should just get off the computer and get out into the sun more!
It is absolutely impossible to become deficient in anything in 5 days.
Eat at least five servings of fresh raw fruits and fresh raw vegetables everyday and you will be fine
.
lack of meat in your diet can make your weak in the start and paler. im trying to become a vegeterian and this is day 2 and already its hard for me. im becoming weak and everything, try drinking more water and eating more fruits, that should help a bit and replace the nutrician loss from the lack of meat.My skin is becoming pale after 5 days of a vegetarian diet?
if your skin is pale maybe you should get some sun
if your skin is dull like allmost a grayish color then sart by drinking atleast 12 glasses of water a day
and cut back on soda drinking or other carbonated beverages
this has nuthing to do with vegetarianism
( =
drink orange juice or have some type of vitamin c with meals to help absorb iron. drink soymilk with b12, and maybe a b12 supplement. get enough folic acid with foods like lentis, pinto beans, chickpeas
Eat more carrots and red vegetables like beets, radishes, Rhubarb, pomegranates, apples, red bell peppers, strawberries.
5 days? Not from your diet. Go see a Dr.
One thing to look out for if you have a vegetarian or vegan diet is this, are you getting enough iron and B12? These two vitamins are essential and a deficiency in these can lead to anaemia. Ladies in particular need to make sure they get enough iron as we are more susceptible to an iron deficiency due to menstruation (sorry guys). Signs of iron deficiency anemia include:
weakness
fatigue
general malaise
pale skin colour/pallour
Shortness of breath on exertion (in severe anemia)
http://theveggieblog.wordpress.com/
A deficiency of vitamin B12 is called pernicious anemia, the symptoms are slightly different from iron deficiency anemia and include the following:
weakness,
an abnormally rapid heartbeat (tachycardia),
shortness of breath,
chest pains,
an upset stomach including diarrhea,
difficulty walking,
numbness and tingling in the extremities,
lack of color (pallor) in the lips, gum, and tongue,
depression.
Pernicious anemia may cause inflammation of the tongue (glossitis). It is also associated with premature greying, blue eyes, vitiligo, and blood group A.It is also associated with unpredictable periods of fatigue and an inability to concentrate. Irreversible Central Nervous System (CNS) damage may have occurred prior to treatment. Scissors gait can appear as a late sign of unchecked anemia.
Some sufferers also report mouth ulcers, joint pain and tinnitus as associated with the onset of pernicious anemia.
I鈥檝e been diagnosed with aneamia before and it鈥檚 not fun! However taking some vitamin pills with vitamin C combined (vitamin C helps your body to absorb iron) and eating some yummy fresh broccoli and spinach and some cereal fortified with iron and B12 pepped me right up!! These days though whenever get a test my iron and B12 levels are fine. I think it鈥檚 because I eat a much healthier and more varied diet nowadays as well as popping the occassional multi vitamin.
the site above is very useful , i wish i had it when i became a vegetarian
a couple of years ago
What is the best vegetarian diet? Am I doing it right?
I've just recently gone vegetarian and I'm wondering if I'm keeping up with my nutrients correctly. I've been drinking soy milk for the extra protein, only eating whole wheat bread, trying to include broccoli and lentils in my meals, eaten SOME meat substitutes, and I'm allowing myself to eat fish. Is there anything else I should be doing? how much of each nutrient should I be getting? I'm seventeen years old and I'm about 170 pounds. =) thanks!What is the best vegetarian diet? Am I doing it right?
Wow! congruatualtions, I am vegetarian but I was born that way so It was easy.
i think what you are doing is totally fine, just keep up with that and never forget b12 for which you are getting through soy milk, i think that's what you should be doing. (likewise I have had fish at times).
and i think meat eaters scare others to be a vegetarian because they can not change themselves, by telling a lot of MYTH.
it is the way of life for me and family. to tell you the truth, I have never counted anything in my diet as per protein or carbs and I am perfectly healthy. You don't need to be too conscious about it but just try to include as much variety as possible. eg. there are just about gazzlion types of lentils to choose from so pack up on those and my god they are so tasty too.
btw, I know so much of tasty dishes coz i'm very picky. in my opinion, meat is not very tasty by itself anyways.What is the best vegetarian diet? Am I doing it right?
You should take a multi vitamin. other than that you're doing great!What is the best vegetarian diet? Am I doing it right?
eat tofu
fish is a meat PS
i would say
ur doing okay
Wow! congruatualtions, I am vegetarian but I was born that way so It was easy.
i think what you are doing is totally fine, just keep up with that and never forget b12 for which you are getting through soy milk, i think that's what you should be doing. (likewise I have had fish at times).
and i think meat eaters scare others to be a vegetarian because they can not change themselves, by telling a lot of MYTH.
it is the way of life for me and family. to tell you the truth, I have never counted anything in my diet as per protein or carbs and I am perfectly healthy. You don't need to be too conscious about it but just try to include as much variety as possible. eg. there are just about gazzlion types of lentils to choose from so pack up on those and my god they are so tasty too.
btw, I know so much of tasty dishes coz i'm very picky. in my opinion, meat is not very tasty by itself anyways.What is the best vegetarian diet? Am I doing it right?
You should take a multi vitamin. other than that you're doing great!What is the best vegetarian diet? Am I doing it right?
eat tofu
fish is a meat PS
i would say
ur doing okay
What is the best ways to obtain minerals with a vegetarian diet?
It's not usually a problem for vegetarians because minerals don't come from meat.
Calcium
Almonds, figs, beans, carrots, pecans, raisins, brown rice, apricots, garlic, dates, spinach, sesame seeds, brazil nuts, cashews, papaya, avocados, celery.
Chromium
Brewers yeast, clams, cheese, corn oil, whole grains.
Copper
Soy beans, Brazil nuts, bone meal, raisins, legumes, black strap molasses.
Iodine
Kelp, dulse, beets, celery, lettuce, Irish moss, grapes, mushrooms, oranges.
Iron *
Kelp, raisins, figs, beets, soy beans, bananas, asparagus, carrots, cucumbers, sunflower seeds, parsley, grapes, watercress.
Magnesium
Honey, almonds, kelp, pineapple, pecans, green vegetables.
Manganese
Celery, bananas, beets, egg yolks, bran, walnuts, pineapples, asparagus, whole grains, leafy green vegetables
Phosphorus
Mushrooms, cashews, oats, beans, squash, pecans, carrots, almonds.
Potassium
Spinach, apples, tomatoes, strawberries, bananas, lemons, figs, celery, mushrooms, oranges, papaya, pecans, raisins, pineapple, rice, cucumbers, Brussels sprouts.
Sodium
Turnips, raw milk, cheese, wheat germ, cucumbers, beets, string beans, seafoods, lima beans, okra, pumpkins.
Sulphur
Bran, cheese, eggs, cauliflower, nuts, onions, broccoli, fish, wheat germ, cucumbers, turnips, corn.
Zinc
Mushrooms, liver, soy beans, sunflower seeds, brewers yeast.What is the best ways to obtain minerals with a vegetarian diet?
vitamins and supplements
Dark green leafy vegetables
Whole grains
Several varieties of seeds (like sesame)What is the best ways to obtain minerals with a vegetarian diet?
By eating food? Minerals are in a lot of foods. Fruit and veg are full of minerals.
You worry too much. Almost all your dietary needs will be met without too much worry. You can carefully balance your diet to make up for the few minerals you might be low on, but the easiest thing is to just take a multi-vitamin.
Don't let others convince you vegs suffer from malnutrition. The average American eats so much processed food, they're not getting much nutrition even with the meat products. Ask them how many vitamins are in a Big Mac.What is the best ways to obtain minerals with a vegetarian diet?
eat fruit
Calcium
Almonds, figs, beans, carrots, pecans, raisins, brown rice, apricots, garlic, dates, spinach, sesame seeds, brazil nuts, cashews, papaya, avocados, celery.
Chromium
Brewers yeast, clams, cheese, corn oil, whole grains.
Copper
Soy beans, Brazil nuts, bone meal, raisins, legumes, black strap molasses.
Iodine
Kelp, dulse, beets, celery, lettuce, Irish moss, grapes, mushrooms, oranges.
Iron *
Kelp, raisins, figs, beets, soy beans, bananas, asparagus, carrots, cucumbers, sunflower seeds, parsley, grapes, watercress.
Magnesium
Honey, almonds, kelp, pineapple, pecans, green vegetables.
Manganese
Celery, bananas, beets, egg yolks, bran, walnuts, pineapples, asparagus, whole grains, leafy green vegetables
Phosphorus
Mushrooms, cashews, oats, beans, squash, pecans, carrots, almonds.
Potassium
Spinach, apples, tomatoes, strawberries, bananas, lemons, figs, celery, mushrooms, oranges, papaya, pecans, raisins, pineapple, rice, cucumbers, Brussels sprouts.
Sodium
Turnips, raw milk, cheese, wheat germ, cucumbers, beets, string beans, seafoods, lima beans, okra, pumpkins.
Sulphur
Bran, cheese, eggs, cauliflower, nuts, onions, broccoli, fish, wheat germ, cucumbers, turnips, corn.
Zinc
Mushrooms, liver, soy beans, sunflower seeds, brewers yeast.What is the best ways to obtain minerals with a vegetarian diet?
vitamins and supplements
Dark green leafy vegetables
Whole grains
Several varieties of seeds (like sesame)What is the best ways to obtain minerals with a vegetarian diet?
By eating food? Minerals are in a lot of foods. Fruit and veg are full of minerals.
You worry too much. Almost all your dietary needs will be met without too much worry. You can carefully balance your diet to make up for the few minerals you might be low on, but the easiest thing is to just take a multi-vitamin.
Don't let others convince you vegs suffer from malnutrition. The average American eats so much processed food, they're not getting much nutrition even with the meat products. Ask them how many vitamins are in a Big Mac.What is the best ways to obtain minerals with a vegetarian diet?
eat fruit
How could a teen boy get stronger or become more healthy with a vegetarian diet and some sort of exercise?
My mates are really skinny and I was wondering how I could become stronger. I'm quite weak! I dont eat fish or meat..
Please help!How could a teen boy get stronger or become more healthy with a vegetarian diet and some sort of exercise?
The guy isn't asking for tips on how to lose weight you advertising dolts! Without Protein it will be difficult for you to build up muscle. I think. Milk has protein in it though. Cabbage too. Lentils.
any exercise will make you healthier. if you want to get stronger though, then you need to build muscle and that means consuming protein. if you don't at least eat eggs, then you need protein powder supplementsHow could a teen boy get stronger or become more healthy with a vegetarian diet and some sort of exercise?
There's no reason why with the right exercise routine and veggie (even vegan) diet you can't build yourself up. It's not so easy as for us omnivores, but I'm sure you can do it. For a whole host of resources just feed "vegetarian" and "body-building" into any search engine. Remembering as you only want to build yourself up you don't have to go to quite the extremes you'll see on those sites...
I am a vegan and I am pretty strong, just try lifting weights
and eat lots of protein they have these vegan protein rice shakes that I eat every day, I also take lots of supplements. How could a teen boy get stronger or become more healthy with a vegetarian diet and some sort of exercise?
get yourself some whey protein - the weight gain formula. eggs have tons of protein, particularly egg whites. lift weights - build your strength platform first doing about 2-3 sets of 12-15 reps per exercise. focus on compound movement exercises such as bench pressing, squats, deadlifts and pull ups. you can also add a biceps and triceps exercise such as curls and dips. in a few months you can branch out to add more exercises to your routine, cut the reps down to 6-8 and increase the weights. sets at 3-4. don't train too much but train HARD. keep cardio to a minimum. eat enough calories to support your activity and then some, particularly if you have a fast metabolism. it is important to have protein after training. get enough rest.
Please help!How could a teen boy get stronger or become more healthy with a vegetarian diet and some sort of exercise?
The guy isn't asking for tips on how to lose weight you advertising dolts! Without Protein it will be difficult for you to build up muscle. I think. Milk has protein in it though. Cabbage too. Lentils.
any exercise will make you healthier. if you want to get stronger though, then you need to build muscle and that means consuming protein. if you don't at least eat eggs, then you need protein powder supplementsHow could a teen boy get stronger or become more healthy with a vegetarian diet and some sort of exercise?
There's no reason why with the right exercise routine and veggie (even vegan) diet you can't build yourself up. It's not so easy as for us omnivores, but I'm sure you can do it. For a whole host of resources just feed "vegetarian" and "body-building" into any search engine. Remembering as you only want to build yourself up you don't have to go to quite the extremes you'll see on those sites...
I am a vegan and I am pretty strong, just try lifting weights
and eat lots of protein they have these vegan protein rice shakes that I eat every day, I also take lots of supplements. How could a teen boy get stronger or become more healthy with a vegetarian diet and some sort of exercise?
get yourself some whey protein - the weight gain formula. eggs have tons of protein, particularly egg whites. lift weights - build your strength platform first doing about 2-3 sets of 12-15 reps per exercise. focus on compound movement exercises such as bench pressing, squats, deadlifts and pull ups. you can also add a biceps and triceps exercise such as curls and dips. in a few months you can branch out to add more exercises to your routine, cut the reps down to 6-8 and increase the weights. sets at 3-4. don't train too much but train HARD. keep cardio to a minimum. eat enough calories to support your activity and then some, particularly if you have a fast metabolism. it is important to have protein after training. get enough rest.
Can you feed your dog a vegetarian diet?
Is it possible to supplement proteins, so he can eat meat free?Can you feed your dog a vegetarian diet?
Don't do it. You may willfully only eat vegetables, but your dog can't speak to say if he is hungry or in pain or whatever at if there is something wrong with his diet, it will be years before you actually find out and it will be too late to do anything. Watch dogs in the wild, they eat lots of meat.
Cats are obligatory carnivores. No veggies for them. If the food you feed them has grain listed as the first or second ingredient, it's not good for them.
Yes, but speak to your vet so he/she can guide you so, that your dog gets the proper nutrients. That said, dogs are natural carnivores and he/she's not "choosing" to be a vegetarian (so just think about a little meaty treat once in a while so supplement his/her new veggie lifestyle).Can you feed your dog a vegetarian diet?
Dogs are natural omnivores, so yes, this is possible. It is not advisable to try it with cats as they are naturally carnivorous.
it is probably possible but i dont think its fair or right. he would eat meat if he could choose i dont see why you should make that choice for him in my opinion.Can you feed your dog a vegetarian diet?
If you want it to die, then yes.
absolutely not!!!!!! Are you daft?
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Don't do it. You may willfully only eat vegetables, but your dog can't speak to say if he is hungry or in pain or whatever at if there is something wrong with his diet, it will be years before you actually find out and it will be too late to do anything. Watch dogs in the wild, they eat lots of meat.
Cats are obligatory carnivores. No veggies for them. If the food you feed them has grain listed as the first or second ingredient, it's not good for them.
Yes, but speak to your vet so he/she can guide you so, that your dog gets the proper nutrients. That said, dogs are natural carnivores and he/she's not "choosing" to be a vegetarian (so just think about a little meaty treat once in a while so supplement his/her new veggie lifestyle).Can you feed your dog a vegetarian diet?
Dogs are natural omnivores, so yes, this is possible. It is not advisable to try it with cats as they are naturally carnivorous.
it is probably possible but i dont think its fair or right. he would eat meat if he could choose i dont see why you should make that choice for him in my opinion.Can you feed your dog a vegetarian diet?
If you want it to die, then yes.
absolutely not!!!!!! Are you daft?
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How can I have a healthy vegetarian diet?
Please give me as many tips as possible!How can I have a healthy vegetarian diet?
1. being vegetarian doesn't mean not eating well! Get a good vegetarian cook book!
2. A good substitute for meat is beans and rice together. They serve as a whole protein.
Try one recipe a week. My suggestion is just to try one new vegetarian recipe a week. If you like it, add it to your collection of staple recipes that you eat on a regular basis. If the recipe isn鈥檛 that great, try another next week. Soon, you鈥檒l have a good list of 5-10 great recipes that you love to cook and eat. And really, whether you鈥檙e vegetarian or meat eater, that鈥檚 probably all you really eat on a regular basis anyway (for dinner, at least). Most people only have 7-10 recipes that they cook regularly. Once you have that many vegetarian recipes, you are good to go.
Substitutions. Also try your regular recipes that you love, but instead of using meat, use a meatless substitute. So if you love to eat spaghetti or chili, for example, substitute a ground-beef alternative from Bocca or Morning Star and just cook it the way you normally would. There are alternatives for just about any kind of meat, and some of them are quite good. You can go on eating what you normally eat, but meatless.
Tell friends %26amp; family. If you鈥檙e really going to become a vegetarian, you鈥檒l have to talk to the people you know and love about it. You鈥檒l still be dining with them, at restaurants, at their homes, at social gatherings, at work, and so it鈥檒l be better for everyone involved if they know what you鈥檙e doing (they might prepare a vegetarian dish for you, or you might bring one for them to try), and if they know the reasons why. Some people might have a hard time with it. Just try to explain it to them, without getting defensive or argumentative, and ask them to be understanding (and maybe to give some of your food a try). Don鈥檛 try to force vegetarianism on anyone, or sound preachy, but do give them more information if they鈥檙e interested.
Plan ahead. Often what gets in the way of new vegetarians is that they go somewhere, and don鈥檛 think of what they might have to eat. Going to a party or a dinner can be much better if you prepare a great dish and bring it along (let the host know about it first). An errands trip doesn鈥檛 have to result in you going to McDonalds, starving, if you pack a lunch or bring some snacks.
Cook ahead. Another problem is when we don鈥檛 have any vegetarian food ready to eat, and so we resort to whatever is easiest (if we don鈥檛 feel like eating or are too hungry to wait). Instead, you could cook a big pot of vegetarian chili or soup or something, and have it in the fridge for when you鈥檙e hungry and don鈥檛 have time to cook.
Vegetarian snacks. I love to eat fruits and cut-up veggies, but there are lots of other great snacks you can eat. Roasted (or raw) almonds, hummus and pitas or veggies, blue corn chips and salsa, low-fat granola, berries with soy yogurt, whole-grain cereals, Kashi crackers 鈥?dozens and dozens of snacks, actually, if you take a look around. Have plenty on hand, at home, at work, and on the road.
Vegetarian restaurants. There鈥檚 only one vegetarian restaurant on Guam, and unfortunately it鈥檚 closed on nights and weekends (it鈥檚 a Seventh-Day Adventist joint, open for lunch on weekdays, and it鈥檚 great). But you might live in an area with dozens of great vegetarian restaurants. Give them a try! You might discover some wonderful food, and thank your lucky stars you decided to give vegetarianism a try. Otherwise, most restaurants will have some vegetarian options, or can cook you a vegetarian dish on request.
Vegetarian convenience foods. In your supermarket鈥檚 frozen section, you鈥檒l probably find a lot of vegetarian foods that can be microwaved. You might give some of these a try (I love the Amy鈥檚 brand). Beware that, like most convenience foods, these are more expensive than home-cooked stuff, and most likely not as healthy. But you can find some fairly healthy foods there too. At any rate, it鈥檚 always good to have a couple of convenience foods in the freezer, just in case.
Easy: eat fruits, vegetables, dark leafy greens, intact whole grains, and legumes. Dairy and eggs are not healthy. Anything out of a box/package/can is probably not healthy (there are some exceptions). Eat your food fresh and whole, avoid buying anything with a label, but if you do, read the label - fewest ingredients possible, no chemicals.
Drink green smoothies. Learn about nutrition. Its not hard to be healthy.How can I have a healthy vegetarian diet?
For protein: seitan, tempeh and tofu (I dont recommend tofu as much since it has the lowest protein) and as for seitan add nutritional yeast if you are vegan or strict vegetarian. I recommend learning to make your own or use rays whats his names seitan since it taste really meaty. Seitan is what i recommend the most since it is the tastiest but that is if you can eat gluten.
For iron and calcium: leafy green vegetables, nuts, beans and legumes. though your body aborbs iron more easily.
for b12: nori and adding nutritional yeast to your food. people will take suppliments but i perfer the yeast since it is more natural and makes my seitan bigger so I dont have to make more
spinach,tofu,soy, grains, garlic, almonds ,milk and parsley tea .........think about them. list has no endHow can I have a healthy vegetarian diet?
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1. being vegetarian doesn't mean not eating well! Get a good vegetarian cook book!
2. A good substitute for meat is beans and rice together. They serve as a whole protein.
Try one recipe a week. My suggestion is just to try one new vegetarian recipe a week. If you like it, add it to your collection of staple recipes that you eat on a regular basis. If the recipe isn鈥檛 that great, try another next week. Soon, you鈥檒l have a good list of 5-10 great recipes that you love to cook and eat. And really, whether you鈥檙e vegetarian or meat eater, that鈥檚 probably all you really eat on a regular basis anyway (for dinner, at least). Most people only have 7-10 recipes that they cook regularly. Once you have that many vegetarian recipes, you are good to go.
Substitutions. Also try your regular recipes that you love, but instead of using meat, use a meatless substitute. So if you love to eat spaghetti or chili, for example, substitute a ground-beef alternative from Bocca or Morning Star and just cook it the way you normally would. There are alternatives for just about any kind of meat, and some of them are quite good. You can go on eating what you normally eat, but meatless.
Tell friends %26amp; family. If you鈥檙e really going to become a vegetarian, you鈥檒l have to talk to the people you know and love about it. You鈥檒l still be dining with them, at restaurants, at their homes, at social gatherings, at work, and so it鈥檒l be better for everyone involved if they know what you鈥檙e doing (they might prepare a vegetarian dish for you, or you might bring one for them to try), and if they know the reasons why. Some people might have a hard time with it. Just try to explain it to them, without getting defensive or argumentative, and ask them to be understanding (and maybe to give some of your food a try). Don鈥檛 try to force vegetarianism on anyone, or sound preachy, but do give them more information if they鈥檙e interested.
Plan ahead. Often what gets in the way of new vegetarians is that they go somewhere, and don鈥檛 think of what they might have to eat. Going to a party or a dinner can be much better if you prepare a great dish and bring it along (let the host know about it first). An errands trip doesn鈥檛 have to result in you going to McDonalds, starving, if you pack a lunch or bring some snacks.
Cook ahead. Another problem is when we don鈥檛 have any vegetarian food ready to eat, and so we resort to whatever is easiest (if we don鈥檛 feel like eating or are too hungry to wait). Instead, you could cook a big pot of vegetarian chili or soup or something, and have it in the fridge for when you鈥檙e hungry and don鈥檛 have time to cook.
Vegetarian snacks. I love to eat fruits and cut-up veggies, but there are lots of other great snacks you can eat. Roasted (or raw) almonds, hummus and pitas or veggies, blue corn chips and salsa, low-fat granola, berries with soy yogurt, whole-grain cereals, Kashi crackers 鈥?dozens and dozens of snacks, actually, if you take a look around. Have plenty on hand, at home, at work, and on the road.
Vegetarian restaurants. There鈥檚 only one vegetarian restaurant on Guam, and unfortunately it鈥檚 closed on nights and weekends (it鈥檚 a Seventh-Day Adventist joint, open for lunch on weekdays, and it鈥檚 great). But you might live in an area with dozens of great vegetarian restaurants. Give them a try! You might discover some wonderful food, and thank your lucky stars you decided to give vegetarianism a try. Otherwise, most restaurants will have some vegetarian options, or can cook you a vegetarian dish on request.
Vegetarian convenience foods. In your supermarket鈥檚 frozen section, you鈥檒l probably find a lot of vegetarian foods that can be microwaved. You might give some of these a try (I love the Amy鈥檚 brand). Beware that, like most convenience foods, these are more expensive than home-cooked stuff, and most likely not as healthy. But you can find some fairly healthy foods there too. At any rate, it鈥檚 always good to have a couple of convenience foods in the freezer, just in case.
Easy: eat fruits, vegetables, dark leafy greens, intact whole grains, and legumes. Dairy and eggs are not healthy. Anything out of a box/package/can is probably not healthy (there are some exceptions). Eat your food fresh and whole, avoid buying anything with a label, but if you do, read the label - fewest ingredients possible, no chemicals.
Drink green smoothies. Learn about nutrition. Its not hard to be healthy.How can I have a healthy vegetarian diet?
For protein: seitan, tempeh and tofu (I dont recommend tofu as much since it has the lowest protein) and as for seitan add nutritional yeast if you are vegan or strict vegetarian. I recommend learning to make your own or use rays whats his names seitan since it taste really meaty. Seitan is what i recommend the most since it is the tastiest but that is if you can eat gluten.
For iron and calcium: leafy green vegetables, nuts, beans and legumes. though your body aborbs iron more easily.
for b12: nori and adding nutritional yeast to your food. people will take suppliments but i perfer the yeast since it is more natural and makes my seitan bigger so I dont have to make more
spinach,tofu,soy, grains, garlic, almonds ,milk and parsley tea .........think about them. list has no endHow can I have a healthy vegetarian diet?
friut juice
Is it safe to raise my child on a vegetarian diet?
My daughter is only a few months old, but I don't want her to eat meet until she can make up her own mind about the issue. Is this safe? I'd like to read more about this and to hear your stories.Is it safe to raise my child on a vegetarian diet?
In all reality, it's a proven fact that a vegetarian diet is healthier than a meat eating one if done correctly. My two children are both being raised vegetarian until they can make an educated decision for themselves. They are both very healthy and our pediatrician more than approves:-)
I bought this book and it was very helpful to me: New Vegetarian Baby By Sharon Yntema, Christine H. Beard
Also, if you Google "vegetarian baby" all sorts of very helpful sites come up.
If you do it correctly, it can be. A child needs a high caloric diet. This can easily be replicated with vegetables and nuts high in fat. Avocados are very high in calories, and they are very good for you.
Check out the link in my sources for a great site to help you out even more.Is it safe to raise my child on a vegetarian diet?
Vegetarian Diets: Advantages for Children
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/veget鈥?/a>
Some cookbooks for veggie moms -
The Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook - Cathe Olson
Raising Vegetarian Children - Joanne Stepaniak
The Vegetarian Kids' Cookbook - Roz Denny
Better Than Peanut Butter %26amp; Jelly - Marty Mattare %26amp; Wendy Muldawer
It is way safer than to raise a child eating meat!
Children often get sick eating meat foods.
Also childen can become animic if fed too much cows milkIs it safe to raise my child on a vegetarian diet?
Yes it is!
You need to talk to your doctor on this. A small child's body is just developing so you want to do what's best for her and not you Of course all vegitarians will tell you to just feed her greens but should you believe them or not' .
In all reality, it's a proven fact that a vegetarian diet is healthier than a meat eating one if done correctly. My two children are both being raised vegetarian until they can make an educated decision for themselves. They are both very healthy and our pediatrician more than approves:-)
I bought this book and it was very helpful to me: New Vegetarian Baby By Sharon Yntema, Christine H. Beard
Also, if you Google "vegetarian baby" all sorts of very helpful sites come up.
If you do it correctly, it can be. A child needs a high caloric diet. This can easily be replicated with vegetables and nuts high in fat. Avocados are very high in calories, and they are very good for you.
Check out the link in my sources for a great site to help you out even more.Is it safe to raise my child on a vegetarian diet?
Vegetarian Diets: Advantages for Children
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/veget鈥?/a>
Some cookbooks for veggie moms -
The Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook - Cathe Olson
Raising Vegetarian Children - Joanne Stepaniak
The Vegetarian Kids' Cookbook - Roz Denny
Better Than Peanut Butter %26amp; Jelly - Marty Mattare %26amp; Wendy Muldawer
It is way safer than to raise a child eating meat!
Children often get sick eating meat foods.
Also childen can become animic if fed too much cows milkIs it safe to raise my child on a vegetarian diet?
Yes it is!
You need to talk to your doctor on this. A small child's body is just developing so you want to do what's best for her and not you Of course all vegitarians will tell you to just feed her greens but should you believe them or not' .
Which vitamin/mineral is most lacking from a typical vegetarian diet?
What should I be looking out for?Which vitamin/mineral is most lacking from a typical vegetarian diet?
If you're vegan, you should take a vegan vit B12 supplement a couple times a week. Other than this, as long as you eat a healthy %26amp; varied veg diet you should be fine.
I've *heard* that it's difficult to get iron %26amp; calcium if you're veg, but every time I have a nutritional analysis of my diet this hasn't shown up as a concern.
b12 is in dairy and eggs so unless your vegen you don't have to worrie, but the iron in plants is less easily absorbed than that in meat so you may want to take an iron suppliment and a vit c (vit c helps the body absorb iron)Which vitamin/mineral is most lacking from a typical vegetarian diet?
B12 has been mentioned alot. But to be sure take a multi-vit, prenatal even if you're not pregnant. Also, for calcium, take a good quality supplement that contains vitamin D and magnesium.
I think none....i am a vegetarian and i do not have any problem regarding lacking of vitamins/minerals or any essential component...Which vitamin/mineral is most lacking from a typical vegetarian diet?
Typical vegetarian diet may lack in Omega 3 mineral which comes from fish. However, some vegetables may include this mineral (not sure which).
I think it's B12. And I take "spirulina" supplement.
B12 is something you would normally get from meat - vegs normally would get a non-animal version of this as a supplement vitamin. I think it actually comes from soil, but don't quote me on it. You might need to google it on some health sites.
Umm... important things that some people don't think about when they turn veg are iron %26amp; protein. You can get iron from dark green veg (peas, broccoli, spinach) and from mushrooms. You can get protein from nuts, lentils, beans %26amp; other legumes as well as tofu. The reason I mention this stuf is because some people are really fussy eaters and if this stuff isn't included in their veg diet, they'll get sick!
If you're vegan, you should take a vegan vit B12 supplement a couple times a week. Other than this, as long as you eat a healthy %26amp; varied veg diet you should be fine.
I've *heard* that it's difficult to get iron %26amp; calcium if you're veg, but every time I have a nutritional analysis of my diet this hasn't shown up as a concern.
b12 is in dairy and eggs so unless your vegen you don't have to worrie, but the iron in plants is less easily absorbed than that in meat so you may want to take an iron suppliment and a vit c (vit c helps the body absorb iron)Which vitamin/mineral is most lacking from a typical vegetarian diet?
B12 has been mentioned alot. But to be sure take a multi-vit, prenatal even if you're not pregnant. Also, for calcium, take a good quality supplement that contains vitamin D and magnesium.
I think none....i am a vegetarian and i do not have any problem regarding lacking of vitamins/minerals or any essential component...Which vitamin/mineral is most lacking from a typical vegetarian diet?
Typical vegetarian diet may lack in Omega 3 mineral which comes from fish. However, some vegetables may include this mineral (not sure which).
I think it's B12. And I take "spirulina" supplement.
B12 is something you would normally get from meat - vegs normally would get a non-animal version of this as a supplement vitamin. I think it actually comes from soil, but don't quote me on it. You might need to google it on some health sites.
Umm... important things that some people don't think about when they turn veg are iron %26amp; protein. You can get iron from dark green veg (peas, broccoli, spinach) and from mushrooms. You can get protein from nuts, lentils, beans %26amp; other legumes as well as tofu. The reason I mention this stuf is because some people are really fussy eaters and if this stuff isn't included in their veg diet, they'll get sick!
Is a vegan/vegetarian diet healthy for a diabetic?
Is it safe? if a diabetic stays away from meat and/or dairy, everything they will consume will have carbs - which diabetics should limit; so is it a good idea for a diabetic to become a vegan or vegetarian from a health standpoint?Is a vegan/vegetarian diet healthy for a diabetic?
Yes.
The idea that carbs are bad for a diabetic is outdated. A diabetic can, and SHOULD, eat carbohydrates as part of a balanced diet. The key is in choosing the right type of carbs that have a low glycemix index.
Furthermore, fat and protein are not harmless. Although they may not directly and immediately raise blood sugar levels, they have deleterious effects, particularly in causing insulin resistance. Fat makes the body's cells less sensitive to insulin.
As you probably know, diabetics have at least some level of impaired kidney function (even if it has no symptoms). Too much protein + impaired kidneys = VERY BAD IDEA
So, cutting out animal fat and excessive protein is actually beneficial to a diabetic, even more so than to a normal person.
It is important to monitor the starches that one would intake on a diabetic diet. Some meat alternatives bring more starch to the party that you'd think, so one must always read labels.Is a vegan/vegetarian diet healthy for a diabetic?
it would probably be ok as long as you eat really healthy stuff. a doctor would know more
you can be vegan or vegetarian and still eat junk like cookies, cake, ice cream, and sugary soft drinks. So it depends on your current lifestyleIs a vegan/vegetarian diet healthy for a diabetic?
A balance vegan/vegetarian diet is just as good as a balance diet that has some meat in it. In this case you have to control the amount of carbohydrates there are in your diet. Unforntally to the dislikes of many veg*ns on here there are more sources of carbohydrates in veg*n sources than in meat sources, not that I'm saying that you should not become a veg*n.
Fruits and veggies are low in carbs, I believe. The vegan diet is the healthiest in the world, and many scientists attribute problems such as diabetes to the American lifestyle, which is heavy on meat and dairy.
Yes.
A diabetic friend of mine went lacto-ovo and within a short period of time got to cut back his insulin by quite a bit.
A diabetic can be a vegetarian safely, but it takes extensive planning, separating out the good from the bad carbs, etc. You don't have to eat much bread and such, and the carbs in fruits are ok.
I think it would be a really big effort to be a vegan. Not sure if it could really be done.
If you or someone you know is diabetic and wants to become a vegetarian, you should consult a nutritionist to come up with a very specific diet plan.
yes just stay away from sugar cane (if you know what that is). It is the best way to live if you are a diabetic.
Diabetic food that you can eat is not much different than the kind of normal, pyramid shaped nutrition diet that many people maintain on a daily basis.
Look at the "pyramid shaped nutrition diet" image on the site and choose among any veggie meal.
A diabetes diet meal plan doesn't have to be bland or boring.
Although diabetics can have any fruit, but they should preferably avoid mango, custard apple, grapes, chikoo, bananas as they have a high sugar content.
There are three fruits in particular that are especially beneficial for diabetic patients - apple, grapefruit and jambul (jamun).
Yes.
The idea that carbs are bad for a diabetic is outdated. A diabetic can, and SHOULD, eat carbohydrates as part of a balanced diet. The key is in choosing the right type of carbs that have a low glycemix index.
Furthermore, fat and protein are not harmless. Although they may not directly and immediately raise blood sugar levels, they have deleterious effects, particularly in causing insulin resistance. Fat makes the body's cells less sensitive to insulin.
As you probably know, diabetics have at least some level of impaired kidney function (even if it has no symptoms). Too much protein + impaired kidneys = VERY BAD IDEA
So, cutting out animal fat and excessive protein is actually beneficial to a diabetic, even more so than to a normal person.
It is important to monitor the starches that one would intake on a diabetic diet. Some meat alternatives bring more starch to the party that you'd think, so one must always read labels.Is a vegan/vegetarian diet healthy for a diabetic?
it would probably be ok as long as you eat really healthy stuff. a doctor would know more
you can be vegan or vegetarian and still eat junk like cookies, cake, ice cream, and sugary soft drinks. So it depends on your current lifestyleIs a vegan/vegetarian diet healthy for a diabetic?
A balance vegan/vegetarian diet is just as good as a balance diet that has some meat in it. In this case you have to control the amount of carbohydrates there are in your diet. Unforntally to the dislikes of many veg*ns on here there are more sources of carbohydrates in veg*n sources than in meat sources, not that I'm saying that you should not become a veg*n.
Fruits and veggies are low in carbs, I believe. The vegan diet is the healthiest in the world, and many scientists attribute problems such as diabetes to the American lifestyle, which is heavy on meat and dairy.
Yes.
A diabetic friend of mine went lacto-ovo and within a short period of time got to cut back his insulin by quite a bit.
A diabetic can be a vegetarian safely, but it takes extensive planning, separating out the good from the bad carbs, etc. You don't have to eat much bread and such, and the carbs in fruits are ok.
I think it would be a really big effort to be a vegan. Not sure if it could really be done.
If you or someone you know is diabetic and wants to become a vegetarian, you should consult a nutritionist to come up with a very specific diet plan.
yes just stay away from sugar cane (if you know what that is). It is the best way to live if you are a diabetic.
Diabetic food that you can eat is not much different than the kind of normal, pyramid shaped nutrition diet that many people maintain on a daily basis.
Look at the "pyramid shaped nutrition diet" image on the site and choose among any veggie meal.
A diabetes diet meal plan doesn't have to be bland or boring.
Although diabetics can have any fruit, but they should preferably avoid mango, custard apple, grapes, chikoo, bananas as they have a high sugar content.
There are three fruits in particular that are especially beneficial for diabetic patients - apple, grapefruit and jambul (jamun).
I want to start a healthy lfestyle including a vegetarian diet and exersize. ?
What is the first step to completing this goal.I want to start a healthy lfestyle including a vegetarian diet and exersize. ?
Too much info to list it all here... but there's a GREAT vegetarian nutrition book called, "The vegetarian Way" by Virgina Messina, MPH, RD and Mark Messina, PhD. As you can tell, these are doctors and registered dieticians who did ALOT of research on the subject (yet the book is an easy read.)
Next is to learn how to cook vegetarian. My favorite cookbook, because it's super easy, with just alittle ingrediants and shows you how to make "mock meats" is "Authenic Chinese Cuisine" by Bryanna Clark Grogan.
There are free cooking videos on the internet by PostPunk Kitchen. It's put on by british punk girls and is super easy to follow.
Good luck... I've been vegetarian for 14 years... honestly, it's not too hard once you find these two things (nutrition and cooking).
I want to start a healthy lfestyle including a vegetarian diet and exersize. ?
There are many different ways to obtain your healthy lifestyle. First of all you have to find your preferred method of exercise such as swimming, jogging, tennis, badminton, going to the gym, etc
It is not necessary to go on a vegetarian diet to be healthy but vegetarian diets are often low in fat etc but you do need to make sure you get your essential nutrients...
good luck with your new regime...I want to start a healthy lfestyle including a vegetarian diet and exersize. ?
I would start with a cleanse to remove all the toxins from meat %26amp; processed foods that you have eaten.
Here's what I did:
http://www.nataliesweightloss.compopeyes menu
Too much info to list it all here... but there's a GREAT vegetarian nutrition book called, "The vegetarian Way" by Virgina Messina, MPH, RD and Mark Messina, PhD. As you can tell, these are doctors and registered dieticians who did ALOT of research on the subject (yet the book is an easy read.)
Next is to learn how to cook vegetarian. My favorite cookbook, because it's super easy, with just alittle ingrediants and shows you how to make "mock meats" is "Authenic Chinese Cuisine" by Bryanna Clark Grogan.
There are free cooking videos on the internet by PostPunk Kitchen. It's put on by british punk girls and is super easy to follow.
Good luck... I've been vegetarian for 14 years... honestly, it's not too hard once you find these two things (nutrition and cooking).
I want to start a healthy lfestyle including a vegetarian diet and exersize. ?
There are many different ways to obtain your healthy lifestyle. First of all you have to find your preferred method of exercise such as swimming, jogging, tennis, badminton, going to the gym, etc
It is not necessary to go on a vegetarian diet to be healthy but vegetarian diets are often low in fat etc but you do need to make sure you get your essential nutrients...
good luck with your new regime...I want to start a healthy lfestyle including a vegetarian diet and exersize. ?
I would start with a cleanse to remove all the toxins from meat %26amp; processed foods that you have eaten.
Here's what I did:
http://www.nataliesweightloss.com
Do you find it hard to maintain your vegan/vegetarian diet around the holidays?
I've always loved turkey. Other meats, I don't care so much for. After two years, I still struggle with avoiding the turkey at the family diners during holiday season. Does anyone else find it hard to ignore certain meats that you grew up eating? If so, how do you overcome it?Do you find it hard to maintain your vegan/vegetarian diet around the holidays?
I remember,when I first went vegetarian,about 18 years ago,it was a little bit hard having Thanksgiving dinner with out the turkey. I think that this is natural. We're giving up all we've been taught since we first started eating solid foods. It is a little difficult for awhile. Another thing that's also a hard,are your first BBQ's,when everyone is eating BBQ'd chicken,burgers,hot dogs,etc.
It does get easier,I promise. I've been vegetarian for over 18 years,as I said, and a vegan for the last 6. I have learned how to have gorgeous Thanksgiving,BBQ's,Christmas,birthday,et鈥?meals. The biggest tip I can give you on how to get through these meals sane,full and happy is to take control of things for yourself. Never,and I mean NEVER expect someone else to think about you and your diet for you. You have to plan everything for yourself. Figure out what you will want to eat and make it.
I have been living in Denmark the last 2 years,and I'm still a vegan. I have learned, even more so,not to expect people to cook for me,unless they invite me over for a quiet dinner,just my husband and me,and even then,I still can't expect anything. People here don't always know what a vegetarian diet is,or what they can make,let alone for a vegan.I have had to bring anything from my own birthday cake to a tofu quiche for an extended family Christmas gathering. This is a necessity,because,here in Denmark,all they eat for Christmas is pickled fish,ham and lots and lot of cheese,not a single vegetable,unless you count pickled beets and tomato slices.
I have so many recipes for you,but they're quite extensive. You can go to VegetarianTimes.com and look up Thanksgiving meals,they have a special section for it. Or,you can go to Google.com and type in "vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes" and you will have lots and lots to choose from. Make as much food as you're capable of-me,I've been known to bring no less than 6 dishes to a potluck,but that's not necessary.
At least,since you're vegetarian,you can still eat the mashed potatoes they have there and the pumpkin pie,etc,with out worrying about making your own.
Get creative,have fun with it,and think about it as you're starting your own traditions. Make food that's so good,everyone else is going to want some,too. I've made a tofu roast that's so good my in-laws have seconds every year-and they had never had tofu before I moved here.
Be passionate about your beliefs(with out preaching or making people uncomfortable),be passionate about your lifestyle and you'll be surprised at what can happen. I've turned people I never expected on to vegan food.
Also,ignore the others when they wave a turkey leg in your face and make comments on how good it is,even though the urge to shove it where the sun don't shine takes you over. It's really not worth the fight. Just smile and say the serenity prayer (even if you're not religious,it really helps). Good luck and hope you find some great recipes that inspire you.
God grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
And wisdom to know the difference.
this year will be my first thanksgiving being a vegetarian.
it will be hard especially because most of my family doesnt know im a vegetarian and they wont approve.
it will be hard not having the turkey and ham but i just remember why im a vegetarian and how that animal was treated. that it used to have blood flowing through its vains and a beating heart. and i remember how its life must have been short and tourched... then i have no problem not diving into that hamDo you find it hard to maintain your vegan/vegetarian diet around the holidays?
I'm a vegetarian and I really like bacon and chicken, so I tend to eat fake meats.
Morning star brand is pretty realistic :) I like it.
good luck.
I cook something special. That way, it is still a food event to look forward to, but it's not focused on the meat I'm not going to eat. I love anything with pumpkin in it, so I think this year I'm going to make something like Mexican Pumpkin Lasagna or something. Yum!Do you find it hard to maintain your vegan/vegetarian diet around the holidays?
I don't bother fighting it, I follow the Buddha's philosophy on vegetarianism which allows meat-eating at feasts. However, I do try to reduce my intake; I can't see any reason other than obstinance to kill yourself over the holidays for this. You maintain the health benefits of vegetarianism even if you cheat a few times a year, and, well, the animal's already dead. -Importantly- your eating it in a feast situation is not likely to cause the death of more animals.
Hmm, a thought to counteract the dead animals: ask your friends and family members to try to substitute fake meat in what dishes it goes well. In my family, stuffed pasta is made with texturized vegetable protein (instead of ground meat) for everyone, not just the vegetarians among us. We all eat it, we all love it, and nothing died!
And yes, I know the Naziterians are going to rip me to shreds for this blasphemy ;)
My family is Adventist, so no, lol.
Why deny yourself. I certainly will not think less of you if you partake of turkey twice a year.
No. I plan an alternative main dish for myself which is also festive. For example over the thanksgiving weekend I had a Stuffed Pumpkin instead of Turkey. I'm not sure what I'll do for xmas yet, probably something with apples and cranberries.
If you are eating with family bring extra of your dish to share with everyone. Also ensure whatever sides are cooked aren't in butter or include animal products. My mom doesn't mind ensuring the sides are vegan :-)
I did, but I successfully broke my food addictions. Some people recommend going 'cold turkey' :) , but I prefer a slightly less severe approach. You need to understand that foods are addictive as described by Dr. Neal Barnard.
I now recognize that I'm mostly vegan and consciously eat very little animal protein products. I do give myself permission to eat bad food at any time, but I also recognize that I will eat this bad food in very small quantities and on very rare occasions like Thanksgiving. That can be very difficult. It's like a smoker who only smokes one cigarette/ two cigarettes per day. You are teasing yourself if you do it daily. Give yourself permission to eat bad food anytime, but stop yourself most of the time. This will be positive reinforcement. Never have a hard rule, because that will inevitably lead to failure.
I'll sample all the courses in when I am invited to a dinner party, but I eat almost all vegetables. I sometimes go a month without eating any animal protein and I now lack the cravings for cheese and meat that I had before.
I remember,when I first went vegetarian,about 18 years ago,it was a little bit hard having Thanksgiving dinner with out the turkey. I think that this is natural. We're giving up all we've been taught since we first started eating solid foods. It is a little difficult for awhile. Another thing that's also a hard,are your first BBQ's,when everyone is eating BBQ'd chicken,burgers,hot dogs,etc.
It does get easier,I promise. I've been vegetarian for over 18 years,as I said, and a vegan for the last 6. I have learned how to have gorgeous Thanksgiving,BBQ's,Christmas,birthday,et鈥?meals. The biggest tip I can give you on how to get through these meals sane,full and happy is to take control of things for yourself. Never,and I mean NEVER expect someone else to think about you and your diet for you. You have to plan everything for yourself. Figure out what you will want to eat and make it.
I have been living in Denmark the last 2 years,and I'm still a vegan. I have learned, even more so,not to expect people to cook for me,unless they invite me over for a quiet dinner,just my husband and me,and even then,I still can't expect anything. People here don't always know what a vegetarian diet is,or what they can make,let alone for a vegan.I have had to bring anything from my own birthday cake to a tofu quiche for an extended family Christmas gathering. This is a necessity,because,here in Denmark,all they eat for Christmas is pickled fish,ham and lots and lot of cheese,not a single vegetable,unless you count pickled beets and tomato slices.
I have so many recipes for you,but they're quite extensive. You can go to VegetarianTimes.com and look up Thanksgiving meals,they have a special section for it. Or,you can go to Google.com and type in "vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes" and you will have lots and lots to choose from. Make as much food as you're capable of-me,I've been known to bring no less than 6 dishes to a potluck,but that's not necessary.
At least,since you're vegetarian,you can still eat the mashed potatoes they have there and the pumpkin pie,etc,with out worrying about making your own.
Get creative,have fun with it,and think about it as you're starting your own traditions. Make food that's so good,everyone else is going to want some,too. I've made a tofu roast that's so good my in-laws have seconds every year-and they had never had tofu before I moved here.
Be passionate about your beliefs(with out preaching or making people uncomfortable),be passionate about your lifestyle and you'll be surprised at what can happen. I've turned people I never expected on to vegan food.
Also,ignore the others when they wave a turkey leg in your face and make comments on how good it is,even though the urge to shove it where the sun don't shine takes you over. It's really not worth the fight. Just smile and say the serenity prayer (even if you're not religious,it really helps). Good luck and hope you find some great recipes that inspire you.
God grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
And wisdom to know the difference.
this year will be my first thanksgiving being a vegetarian.
it will be hard especially because most of my family doesnt know im a vegetarian and they wont approve.
it will be hard not having the turkey and ham but i just remember why im a vegetarian and how that animal was treated. that it used to have blood flowing through its vains and a beating heart. and i remember how its life must have been short and tourched... then i have no problem not diving into that hamDo you find it hard to maintain your vegan/vegetarian diet around the holidays?
I'm a vegetarian and I really like bacon and chicken, so I tend to eat fake meats.
Morning star brand is pretty realistic :) I like it.
good luck.
I cook something special. That way, it is still a food event to look forward to, but it's not focused on the meat I'm not going to eat. I love anything with pumpkin in it, so I think this year I'm going to make something like Mexican Pumpkin Lasagna or something. Yum!Do you find it hard to maintain your vegan/vegetarian diet around the holidays?
I don't bother fighting it, I follow the Buddha's philosophy on vegetarianism which allows meat-eating at feasts. However, I do try to reduce my intake; I can't see any reason other than obstinance to kill yourself over the holidays for this. You maintain the health benefits of vegetarianism even if you cheat a few times a year, and, well, the animal's already dead. -Importantly- your eating it in a feast situation is not likely to cause the death of more animals.
Hmm, a thought to counteract the dead animals: ask your friends and family members to try to substitute fake meat in what dishes it goes well. In my family, stuffed pasta is made with texturized vegetable protein (instead of ground meat) for everyone, not just the vegetarians among us. We all eat it, we all love it, and nothing died!
And yes, I know the Naziterians are going to rip me to shreds for this blasphemy ;)
My family is Adventist, so no, lol.
Why deny yourself. I certainly will not think less of you if you partake of turkey twice a year.
No. I plan an alternative main dish for myself which is also festive. For example over the thanksgiving weekend I had a Stuffed Pumpkin instead of Turkey. I'm not sure what I'll do for xmas yet, probably something with apples and cranberries.
If you are eating with family bring extra of your dish to share with everyone. Also ensure whatever sides are cooked aren't in butter or include animal products. My mom doesn't mind ensuring the sides are vegan :-)
I did, but I successfully broke my food addictions. Some people recommend going 'cold turkey' :) , but I prefer a slightly less severe approach. You need to understand that foods are addictive as described by Dr. Neal Barnard.
I now recognize that I'm mostly vegan and consciously eat very little animal protein products. I do give myself permission to eat bad food at any time, but I also recognize that I will eat this bad food in very small quantities and on very rare occasions like Thanksgiving. That can be very difficult. It's like a smoker who only smokes one cigarette/ two cigarettes per day. You are teasing yourself if you do it daily. Give yourself permission to eat bad food anytime, but stop yourself most of the time. This will be positive reinforcement. Never have a hard rule, because that will inevitably lead to failure.
I'll sample all the courses in when I am invited to a dinner party, but I eat almost all vegetables. I sometimes go a month without eating any animal protein and I now lack the cravings for cheese and meat that I had before.
How can I successfully follow the lacto-vegetarian/vegetarian diet?
I've decided to quit eating meat and move on to plants, fruits, nuts and many other edible thing that was not sourced from an animal (except milk and eggs, though)
Also I want to improve my body without having to deal with excersizes.
Thank you.How can I successfully follow the lacto-vegetarian/vegetarian diet?
It is very easy, just make sure you are getting enough Iron, B12, and Protein. If you are still eating eggs and milk it shouldn't be that difficult. First, start with a multivitamin. Find meat replacements like avocado, I used that in salads and sandwiches. Try veggie burgers. Eat lots of beans in salads, burritos, and whatever. It is very easy if you have fun with it, and you might not even miss the meat!How can I successfully follow the lacto-vegetarian/vegetarian diet?
Go buy the book VEGETABLES ROCK...it has a good basic way to start, great recipes, and lots of info to help you see how you can do this without so much worry.How can I successfully follow the lacto-vegetarian/vegetarian diet?
this site should help. exercise is good for the body even if it's just going for a long walk.
Also I want to improve my body without having to deal with excersizes.
Thank you.How can I successfully follow the lacto-vegetarian/vegetarian diet?
It is very easy, just make sure you are getting enough Iron, B12, and Protein. If you are still eating eggs and milk it shouldn't be that difficult. First, start with a multivitamin. Find meat replacements like avocado, I used that in salads and sandwiches. Try veggie burgers. Eat lots of beans in salads, burritos, and whatever. It is very easy if you have fun with it, and you might not even miss the meat!How can I successfully follow the lacto-vegetarian/vegetarian diet?
Go buy the book VEGETABLES ROCK...it has a good basic way to start, great recipes, and lots of info to help you see how you can do this without so much worry.How can I successfully follow the lacto-vegetarian/vegetarian diet?
this site should help. exercise is good for the body even if it's just going for a long walk.
Will a vegetarian diet help me lose stomach fat?
I want to know because I usually eat fatty "bad for you" foods and I need to lose fat around my stomach.oh!!! Could you throw in some workout tips too Thanks.Will a vegetarian diet help me lose stomach fat?
It would probably help...
The best way to get rid of belly fat is to:
1) Eat healthy
http://www.easy-weightloss-tips.com/eat-鈥?/a>
2) Drink plenty of water and limit sweets and sweet drinks (even diet) as much as possible.
3) Do at least 30 minutes of cardio a day.
Power walking, jogging, biking, skating, swimming laps, jumping rope, dancing, and jumping jacks.
4) Do target exercises:
http://www.easy-weightloss-tips.com/targ鈥?/a>
5) Get plenty of sleep.
6) Try to limit stress as it causes weight to settle in the abdominal area.
Good luck!
Will a vegetarian diet help me lose stomach fat?
Vegetarian diet can get you off the hook, but if you enjoy eating meat I don't see why you would take up a vegan diet.
Look, you can have a flat stomach and still enjoy eating your favorite food, it's just the question of portions and exercising. Portions should be smaller, but more frequent. Exercises should be performed regularly. 2+2=4 always!
It would probably help...
The best way to get rid of belly fat is to:
1) Eat healthy
http://www.easy-weightloss-tips.com/eat-鈥?/a>
2) Drink plenty of water and limit sweets and sweet drinks (even diet) as much as possible.
3) Do at least 30 minutes of cardio a day.
Power walking, jogging, biking, skating, swimming laps, jumping rope, dancing, and jumping jacks.
4) Do target exercises:
http://www.easy-weightloss-tips.com/targ鈥?/a>
5) Get plenty of sleep.
6) Try to limit stress as it causes weight to settle in the abdominal area.
Good luck!
Will a vegetarian diet help me lose stomach fat?
Vegetarian diet can get you off the hook, but if you enjoy eating meat I don't see why you would take up a vegan diet.
Look, you can have a flat stomach and still enjoy eating your favorite food, it's just the question of portions and exercising. Portions should be smaller, but more frequent. Exercises should be performed regularly. 2+2=4 always!
Can a vegetarian diet turn a man into a feminist?
Does over-consumption of estrogen filled soy mal-nutrition a mind and cause a man to hate other men's masculinity. Are men everywhere threatened by the hightened presence of soy lecithin in packaged foods?Can a vegetarian diet turn a man into a feminist?
I don't eat soy things.
And I am a complete vegetarian.
And not a feminist.
I'm practically a carnivore, and I am a feminist.Can a vegetarian diet turn a man into a feminist?
thats the stupidest thing ive ever hearD
hey thats not right, in India almost 70 % of pop. is veg that does not mean all d men here r femenist.........Can a vegetarian diet turn a man into a feminist?
Could this question be any more ignorant?
I don't think a vegetarian diet will TURN someone into a feminist. Rather, a feminist is just more likely to be a vegetarian.
Most vegetarians are liberal, as well as most feminists.
Also, I'm pretty sure there are more female vegetarians? Not 100% sure on that statistic, but it certainly seems to be true in my everyday life. I guess it's because women need something to hide their despicable personalities under, like a stupid diet.
why do men like you hate other men who want to choose a diet that's different to yours?
You should be more worried about the estrogen in drinking water.
a vegetarian diet will make a man susceptible to getting beat up by a feminist, I can tell you that much.
Your mistaken, eating all that soy would make them into a girlie girl instead of a feminist. :)
Japanese are consuming soy for thousand years.
I don't eat soy things.
And I am a complete vegetarian.
And not a feminist.
I'm practically a carnivore, and I am a feminist.Can a vegetarian diet turn a man into a feminist?
thats the stupidest thing ive ever hearD
hey thats not right, in India almost 70 % of pop. is veg that does not mean all d men here r femenist.........Can a vegetarian diet turn a man into a feminist?
Could this question be any more ignorant?
I don't think a vegetarian diet will TURN someone into a feminist. Rather, a feminist is just more likely to be a vegetarian.
Most vegetarians are liberal, as well as most feminists.
Also, I'm pretty sure there are more female vegetarians? Not 100% sure on that statistic, but it certainly seems to be true in my everyday life. I guess it's because women need something to hide their despicable personalities under, like a stupid diet.
why do men like you hate other men who want to choose a diet that's different to yours?
You should be more worried about the estrogen in drinking water.
a vegetarian diet will make a man susceptible to getting beat up by a feminist, I can tell you that much.
Your mistaken, eating all that soy would make them into a girlie girl instead of a feminist. :)
Japanese are consuming soy for thousand years.
How will my master, a vampire survive ? He has been told to go on an all vegetarian diet. Any suggestions?
Also the psychological impact it will have on him ?How will my master, a vampire survive ? He has been told to go on an all vegetarian diet. Any suggestions?
the intense longing for meat and blood he will endure will definetely have a lasting psychological impact on your vampiric buddy.
try to smuggle some beef stock cubes into his tomato salad or something.
hey and also, check out the 'Meat-Lovers Go Cold Turkey' seminar and you can pretend you just like the taste of raw meat....
PS. who told a VAMPIRE MASTER what to do???
ok, bassically a normal vampire falls under 3 types of vampire. i am assumeing your are referring to your master as a sang vampire, drinking blood type. I am half vampire myself. But i am a psi-vampire. Feeding off energy type. Which is along the lines what your master does normally by drinking blood i am assumeing. since he must eat veggies now, i would suggest he feed as a psi-vampire, see if that works.How will my master, a vampire survive ? He has been told to go on an all vegetarian diet. Any suggestions?
for a vampire to go on a vegitarian diet i guess it would mean eating vegitarians or comma patients (vegitubles get it!!!!!!!!!!)
LOL where are you coming from lol... For to be a vampire mean that you are dead and the dead does not have to eat their veggies lol..... Thanks for the chuckle.....................How will my master, a vampire survive ? He has been told to go on an all vegetarian diet. Any suggestions?
most likely he'll go insane and think he is human an kill himself or cheat his diet and get more bloodthirtier than before
effing wierdo.
No problem...just have him drink the blood of Vegans.
Maybe a bit more restrictive, but it should be very healthy.
I have just wasted 5 minutes trying to think up a witty answer to this question....sorry, wish I could do better.
Uhhh....Tell him to try prescription strength Vampiagra....the modern solution to blood thirst
i agree with BORED GUY ASKIN'?smini countryman
the intense longing for meat and blood he will endure will definetely have a lasting psychological impact on your vampiric buddy.
try to smuggle some beef stock cubes into his tomato salad or something.
hey and also, check out the 'Meat-Lovers Go Cold Turkey' seminar and you can pretend you just like the taste of raw meat....
PS. who told a VAMPIRE MASTER what to do???
ok, bassically a normal vampire falls under 3 types of vampire. i am assumeing your are referring to your master as a sang vampire, drinking blood type. I am half vampire myself. But i am a psi-vampire. Feeding off energy type. Which is along the lines what your master does normally by drinking blood i am assumeing. since he must eat veggies now, i would suggest he feed as a psi-vampire, see if that works.How will my master, a vampire survive ? He has been told to go on an all vegetarian diet. Any suggestions?
for a vampire to go on a vegitarian diet i guess it would mean eating vegitarians or comma patients (vegitubles get it!!!!!!!!!!)
LOL where are you coming from lol... For to be a vampire mean that you are dead and the dead does not have to eat their veggies lol..... Thanks for the chuckle.....................How will my master, a vampire survive ? He has been told to go on an all vegetarian diet. Any suggestions?
most likely he'll go insane and think he is human an kill himself or cheat his diet and get more bloodthirtier than before
effing wierdo.
No problem...just have him drink the blood of Vegans.
Maybe a bit more restrictive, but it should be very healthy.
I have just wasted 5 minutes trying to think up a witty answer to this question....sorry, wish I could do better.
Uhhh....Tell him to try prescription strength Vampiagra....the modern solution to blood thirst
i agree with BORED GUY ASKIN'?s
Can a vegetarian diet help you lose weight?
If not, what if I also stop eating bread for a while?Can a vegetarian diet help you lose weight?
Tell you what, if you stop eating bread and sugar and carbonated drinks (even diet ones) I bet you lose a lb a week. I like meat, it gives you good protein, if you eat the right meats, it is great. But mostly eat fresh food, and fresh fruits and veggies.
Make sure you eat at least 70+ grams of protein a day though. Ok?Can a vegetarian diet help you lose weight?
A vegetarian diet does help with weight loss but you shouldn't just live off pasta. Stick to the veggies,fruits, and greens and exercising too will help also.When I became a vegetarian I lost weight fast but then I started eating a lot of pasta and I gained it all back and more so learn from my mistake. It's very good for you not eating all that meat but make sure you still get your protein.Can a vegetarian diet help you lose weight?
Yes, it most likely will.
Horselover had a very good point. I stopped eating meat(not fish) about 12 yrs ago and it's taken me years to figure out how to give my body enough protein. Pasta and breads are great big temptations for me, but I try to eat them moderately. Lots of veggies, fruit, and nuts.
I am leaner than most women my age, around where I live anyway. But I exercise also.
Eating A Healthful Vegetarian Diet
Many people start vegetarian and vegan diets without
devoting an adequate amount of time to nutritional
research and meal planning. As a result, a considerable
amount of people who start vegetarian diets do not last
for more than 1-2 months.
Many dieters who fail to carefully research and plan
complain that they lack energy - and often experience
a significant loss in muscle mass. Others observe a
number of other more peripheral problems that come with a
poorly-planned vegetarian diet.
The first group--the group that most failed dieters fall
into--is actually experiencing a form of protein-energy
malnutrition (PEM). PEM emerges when a person fails to
consume enough protein, leading to muscle loss - and
subsequently feelings of weakness that are often
accompanied by head and muscle aches.
This problem can be circumvented by dietary alterations.
A vegetarian who is experiencing PEM should either a) find
out what foods contain what amino chains, so they can
combine them to form proteins; or b) start consuming
larger amounts and more diversified sources of protein,
such as nuts, soy milk, and yogurt.
The first group is often iron-deficient as well. Because
vegetarians can only consume nonheme iron, which
is more sensitive to iron inhibitors, they often do
not consume enough to maintain healthy blood-iron
levels. This can cause pervasive weakness and
even anemia.
Tell you what, if you stop eating bread and sugar and carbonated drinks (even diet ones) I bet you lose a lb a week. I like meat, it gives you good protein, if you eat the right meats, it is great. But mostly eat fresh food, and fresh fruits and veggies.
Make sure you eat at least 70+ grams of protein a day though. Ok?Can a vegetarian diet help you lose weight?
A vegetarian diet does help with weight loss but you shouldn't just live off pasta. Stick to the veggies,fruits, and greens and exercising too will help also.When I became a vegetarian I lost weight fast but then I started eating a lot of pasta and I gained it all back and more so learn from my mistake. It's very good for you not eating all that meat but make sure you still get your protein.Can a vegetarian diet help you lose weight?
Yes, it most likely will.
Horselover had a very good point. I stopped eating meat(not fish) about 12 yrs ago and it's taken me years to figure out how to give my body enough protein. Pasta and breads are great big temptations for me, but I try to eat them moderately. Lots of veggies, fruit, and nuts.
I am leaner than most women my age, around where I live anyway. But I exercise also.
Eating A Healthful Vegetarian Diet
Many people start vegetarian and vegan diets without
devoting an adequate amount of time to nutritional
research and meal planning. As a result, a considerable
amount of people who start vegetarian diets do not last
for more than 1-2 months.
Many dieters who fail to carefully research and plan
complain that they lack energy - and often experience
a significant loss in muscle mass. Others observe a
number of other more peripheral problems that come with a
poorly-planned vegetarian diet.
The first group--the group that most failed dieters fall
into--is actually experiencing a form of protein-energy
malnutrition (PEM). PEM emerges when a person fails to
consume enough protein, leading to muscle loss - and
subsequently feelings of weakness that are often
accompanied by head and muscle aches.
This problem can be circumvented by dietary alterations.
A vegetarian who is experiencing PEM should either a) find
out what foods contain what amino chains, so they can
combine them to form proteins; or b) start consuming
larger amounts and more diversified sources of protein,
such as nuts, soy milk, and yogurt.
The first group is often iron-deficient as well. Because
vegetarians can only consume nonheme iron, which
is more sensitive to iron inhibitors, they often do
not consume enough to maintain healthy blood-iron
levels. This can cause pervasive weakness and
even anemia.
Can a vegetarian diet help you lose weight?
If not, what if I also stop eating bread for a while?Can a vegetarian diet help you lose weight?
Tell you what, if you stop eating bread and sugar and carbonated drinks (even diet ones) I bet you lose a lb a week. I like meat, it gives you good protein, if you eat the right meats, it is great. But mostly eat fresh food, and fresh fruits and veggies.
Make sure you eat at least 70+ grams of protein a day though. Ok?Can a vegetarian diet help you lose weight?
A vegetarian diet does help with weight loss but you shouldn't just live off pasta. Stick to the veggies,fruits, and greens and exercising too will help also.When I became a vegetarian I lost weight fast but then I started eating a lot of pasta and I gained it all back and more so learn from my mistake. It's very good for you not eating all that meat but make sure you still get your protein.Can a vegetarian diet help you lose weight?
Yes, it most likely will.
Horselover had a very good point. I stopped eating meat(not fish) about 12 yrs ago and it's taken me years to figure out how to give my body enough protein. Pasta and breads are great big temptations for me, but I try to eat them moderately. Lots of veggies, fruit, and nuts.
I am leaner than most women my age, around where I live anyway. But I exercise also.
Eating A Healthful Vegetarian Diet
Many people start vegetarian and vegan diets without
devoting an adequate amount of time to nutritional
research and meal planning. As a result, a considerable
amount of people who start vegetarian diets do not last
for more than 1-2 months.
Many dieters who fail to carefully research and plan
complain that they lack energy - and often experience
a significant loss in muscle mass. Others observe a
number of other more peripheral problems that come with a
poorly-planned vegetarian diet.
The first group--the group that most failed dieters fall
into--is actually experiencing a form of protein-energy
malnutrition (PEM). PEM emerges when a person fails to
consume enough protein, leading to muscle loss - and
subsequently feelings of weakness that are often
accompanied by head and muscle aches.
This problem can be circumvented by dietary alterations.
A vegetarian who is experiencing PEM should either a) find
out what foods contain what amino chains, so they can
combine them to form proteins; or b) start consuming
larger amounts and more diversified sources of protein,
such as nuts, soy milk, and yogurt.
The first group is often iron-deficient as well. Because
vegetarians can only consume nonheme iron, which
is more sensitive to iron inhibitors, they often do
not consume enough to maintain healthy blood-iron
levels. This can cause pervasive weakness and
even anemia.
Tell you what, if you stop eating bread and sugar and carbonated drinks (even diet ones) I bet you lose a lb a week. I like meat, it gives you good protein, if you eat the right meats, it is great. But mostly eat fresh food, and fresh fruits and veggies.
Make sure you eat at least 70+ grams of protein a day though. Ok?Can a vegetarian diet help you lose weight?
A vegetarian diet does help with weight loss but you shouldn't just live off pasta. Stick to the veggies,fruits, and greens and exercising too will help also.When I became a vegetarian I lost weight fast but then I started eating a lot of pasta and I gained it all back and more so learn from my mistake. It's very good for you not eating all that meat but make sure you still get your protein.Can a vegetarian diet help you lose weight?
Yes, it most likely will.
Horselover had a very good point. I stopped eating meat(not fish) about 12 yrs ago and it's taken me years to figure out how to give my body enough protein. Pasta and breads are great big temptations for me, but I try to eat them moderately. Lots of veggies, fruit, and nuts.
I am leaner than most women my age, around where I live anyway. But I exercise also.
Eating A Healthful Vegetarian Diet
Many people start vegetarian and vegan diets without
devoting an adequate amount of time to nutritional
research and meal planning. As a result, a considerable
amount of people who start vegetarian diets do not last
for more than 1-2 months.
Many dieters who fail to carefully research and plan
complain that they lack energy - and often experience
a significant loss in muscle mass. Others observe a
number of other more peripheral problems that come with a
poorly-planned vegetarian diet.
The first group--the group that most failed dieters fall
into--is actually experiencing a form of protein-energy
malnutrition (PEM). PEM emerges when a person fails to
consume enough protein, leading to muscle loss - and
subsequently feelings of weakness that are often
accompanied by head and muscle aches.
This problem can be circumvented by dietary alterations.
A vegetarian who is experiencing PEM should either a) find
out what foods contain what amino chains, so they can
combine them to form proteins; or b) start consuming
larger amounts and more diversified sources of protein,
such as nuts, soy milk, and yogurt.
The first group is often iron-deficient as well. Because
vegetarians can only consume nonheme iron, which
is more sensitive to iron inhibitors, they often do
not consume enough to maintain healthy blood-iron
levels. This can cause pervasive weakness and
even anemia.
Can an armature body builder build adequate muscle mass on a vegetarian diet?
what foods are high in protein?
i need around 100 grams a day.Can an armature body builder build adequate muscle mass on a vegetarian diet?
Not just vegetarian, but also vegan:
http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/
Try amaranth, chia, quinoa, tempeh, tofu, edamame, seitan (all vegan), whey, eggs (both vegetarian, but not vegan). Most of those protein 'shakes' you see, which are aimed at the body-building section of the community, are whey powder.
Absolutely possible. Bill Pearl, a vegan was a champion body builder,
Carl Lewis(Olympic gold medal winner) Also a vegan. So definitely possible to do it without meat.
In Fact Carl Lewis has a lot to say about this
http://vimeo.com/6459552Can an armature body builder build adequate muscle mass on a vegetarian diet?
Vegan Body Building %26amp; Fitness -
http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/
The Protein Myth
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/p鈥?/a>
Depends how you define "adequate", but if you work hard you shouldn't have a problem..Can an armature body builder build adequate muscle mass on a vegetarian diet?
The Pythagoreans in Ancient Greece were vegetarians, and won Olympic events.
Foods that are high in protein:
Beef
Milk
Chicken
Turkey
Cheese
Pork
Fish
Shrimp
Duck
Rabbit
Egg
Lobster
Alligator
Squirrel
Buffalo
Clams
Kangaroo
Goose
Ostrich
Beef!
i need around 100 grams a day.Can an armature body builder build adequate muscle mass on a vegetarian diet?
Not just vegetarian, but also vegan:
http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/
Try amaranth, chia, quinoa, tempeh, tofu, edamame, seitan (all vegan), whey, eggs (both vegetarian, but not vegan). Most of those protein 'shakes' you see, which are aimed at the body-building section of the community, are whey powder.
Absolutely possible. Bill Pearl, a vegan was a champion body builder,
Carl Lewis(Olympic gold medal winner) Also a vegan. So definitely possible to do it without meat.
In Fact Carl Lewis has a lot to say about this
http://vimeo.com/6459552Can an armature body builder build adequate muscle mass on a vegetarian diet?
Vegan Body Building %26amp; Fitness -
http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/
The Protein Myth
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/p鈥?/a>
Depends how you define "adequate", but if you work hard you shouldn't have a problem..Can an armature body builder build adequate muscle mass on a vegetarian diet?
The Pythagoreans in Ancient Greece were vegetarians, and won Olympic events.
Foods that are high in protein:
Beef
Milk
Chicken
Turkey
Cheese
Pork
Fish
Shrimp
Duck
Rabbit
Egg
Lobster
Alligator
Squirrel
Buffalo
Clams
Kangaroo
Goose
Ostrich
Beef!
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