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Vegetarianism |
VegetarianismVegetarianism means following a diet that is strictly vegetarian in nature, i.e. there is no inclusion of meat, fish, poultry (except eggs) in the diet.
Vegetarian diet does provide people with all the nutrition they require for proper functioning of their body. However, all vegetarians have to ensure that they eat food which ranges over a variety of foods. Vegetarian food includes grains, vegetables, fruits, salads, nuts, dried beans and only those which grow on plants.
There are different types of vegetarian diets. These can be classified mainly as vegan, lacto vegetarian, lacto ovo vegetarian and ovo vegetarian. All these diets follow some or the other pattern regarding inclusion of food.
Vegan diet includes all vegetarian foods excluding dairy products as well as eggs.
Lacto vegetarian diet includes all vegetarian foods and also dairy products but no eggs.
Lacto ovo vegetarian diet includes vegetarian foods, dairy products and also eggs.
Ovo vegetarian diet includes vegetarian foods and eggs but no dairy products.
Nutrition is provided completely by vegetarian food, but it is important that every vegetarian eats a variety of food, so that each food can provide them with required nutrition. Vegetarians do need to concentrate on getting proper amounts of proteins, iron calcium, zinc as well as Vitamin B12 in their diets.
There are many advantages to vegetarian diet, firstly this diet is rich in fiber, which makes proper digestion of food possible. Most of the non-vegetarian dishes can be made with a little difference by vegetarian way and will taste as tasty, except that the vegetarian dish is likely to have lesser calories and saturated fats that its non vegetarian counterpart.
Vegetarian food can be made in several different ways, therefore tastes as different each time. You can have as much fun barbecuing vegetarian food as you may have at your non-vegetarian barbecue. If you are interested in going vegetarian then you need not worry about eating out. There are many restaurants which have now opened up this new option of serving vegetarian food, you will find a varied vegetarian menu at Indian and Asian restaurants all over the world.
If you want low calorie and low fat food, lentils and beans are ideal substitutes. Substituting cheese for meat however is not a good option because it is higher in fat. For sautéing green vegetables you can use olive oil and spices in vegetarian food to provide it with extra taste and make interesting vegetarian dishes for all to enjoy. You can even make vegetarian pizzas and sandwiches, kebabs, lasagna, etc.
So go vegetarian for a healthy low fat diet.
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Can A Vegetarian Have High Protein? |
| A lot of people are oblivious of the fact that there are a number of high protein sources in vegetarian meals such as vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Adding soy products is one of the best methods of increasing vegetarian protein nutrition while textured vegetable protein can always be added to soups and other dishes in order to boost the protein content. One important aspect to keep in mind is that it is essential to keep your calorie intake as minimal as possible to get maximum advantage out of the high protein sources in vegetarian meals. There are also a number of protein shakes that one can get a hold of in the local medical or general store as well. |
| Submitted on February 24, 2009 |
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