Apr
18
2009
Is Vegetarian Diet Really Healthy?
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The vegetarian diet – some swear by it while others hate it. The staunch vegetarians believe that the vegetarian diet is the key to staying fit and healthy for life. No wonder that most celebs follow the vegetarian diet. Animal lovers who have their personal reasons for staying away from non-vegetarian diet also follow this diet. On the other hand, supporters of the non-vegetarian diet believe that vegetarians are in general weaker than they because vegetarian diet lacks the nutrition available in plenty from fishes, meat and eggs. Nothing could be further from the truth. It is true that fish, meat and eggs are nutritious foods in their own ways; however, that doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get an equal amount of nutrition from fruits and vegetables. In this article I will tell you what an ideal vegetarian diet should be like. Vegetarian or non-vegetarian diet, any healthy meal should be rich in all the following nutrients:
Okay, now let me tell you about the foods in which you could find the above nutrients: Where to get your nutrients on VegetarianCalcium: Broccoli, dairy products, tofu, soy, fruit juice (especially orange juice) Protein: Tofu, apart from being rich in calcium, is also full of protein. Besides tofu, lentils, peas, nuts, seeds, etc. are also rich in protein content Iron: Once again I have to suggest the highly nutritious tofu here. Apart from that, iron is also available in plenty from rice, cashew nuts, tomato juice, etc. Zinc: Tofu is here as well. Aren’t you surprised how a single food could be rich in so many different types of nutrients? Okay, apart from tofu, whole grains, especially the bran and germ of grains, are rich in zinc content. Also, any vegetable available in the form of roots such as radishes, carrots, beets, etc., contains zinc. Leafy vegetables such as lettuce, spinach and cabbage leaves are rich in zinc as well. If you hate potatoes because of its carbohydrate content, note that it is rich in zinc too. Vitamins: Vitamins are available in milk, soy, cereals, Tempeh, miso, etc. Carbohydrates: Do I even need to tell you where could you get carbohydrates from? They are already available in junk and sugary foods but…WAIT, since you cannot have them, eat potatoes instead. Their carb content is much lower than those of junk foods. Who says that a vegetarian diet cannot be as nutritious as a non-veg diet? As long as you eat a healthy and well-balanced meal, your body would definitely receive the right amount of nutrition. Moreover, being low on calorie, the vegetarian diet won’t make you fat; if anything, it would help you maintain a slim and flat stomach throughout your entire life. Looking to make a change and lose some weight? I have reviewed the top diet on the internet and you can go and read over 200 comments people have made about why this diet has worked well for them, as well as some of the problems. Tags: dairy products, food, vegetarian dietIf you like this post then you will probably like these other related items as well
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While most vegetarians will argue that it is possible to get all the nutrients and vitamins you need without meat – (and it IS possible) the fact is that probably only 5% of these vegetarians do eat all the proper foods to replace all the nutrients and minerals they’re not getting by eating chicken, fish and meat.
It might be easier if you’re a celebrity, but for normal people it’s almost a full time job to get the proper daily nutrition if you’re vegetarian. I went back to eating meat after my dentist who’s known me since childhood told me that by looking at my gums he could tell that I was the unhealthiest he had seen me since years. (Back when I used to eat meat) I’m not saying it’s bad to be vegetarian, simply that you have to work extra hard to get the proper nutrition, and many people don’t do it correctly.
Sticking to a vegetarian diet can be tough, here are a few meat alternatives.
Meatless products, such as tofu dogs, soy burgers, nut loaves or texturized vegetable protein, add variety to your vegetarian diet. These products, found in many grocery stores and health food markets, simulate the taste and texture of meat and usually have less fat and fewer calories. Many of the meatless products, such as tofu or tempeh, are made from soybeans.