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I'm thinking of becoming a vegetarian, many argue that i shouldn't because i need a balanced diet that includes meat.but i know that you can get the same nutrients on a vegetarian diet…Does anyone have any advice or know of a good resource of information for becoming a vegetarian?
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This website has info on being veggie, with great tips to get you off your feet!
http://www.goveg.com/
Supermarkets usually have a vegan/veggie section where you can buy vegetarian sausages, burgers, nuggets etc. They also sell dairy free yogurts, vegetarian cheese, and different types of tofu. You should ask at your supermarket if you can't find them on your own.
There are lots of great websites to find recipes (i just google), not necessarily just for vegetarians.
This is one i have gotten a few recipes from…
http://www.taste.com.au/recipe/collectio...
It's important to make a conscious effort to eat a healthy diet thou! Make sure you include things like beans, lentils and lots of dark green leafy veggies like spinach, bok choy or broccoli and you'll be fine!
You want to maintain your Iron (Green leafy veggies, whole grains), Protein (legumes, nuts, tofu), Calcium (fruit and green leafy veggies), Zinc (whole grains, nuts) and Vitamin B12 (dairy) intake.
You should also make sure you eat foods that contain Vitamin C when eating foods containing Iron. The vitamin C helps your body absorb the Iron.
Before long, you wont even need to think about it…. it just becomes another way of life!
great choice. visit peta.org or peta 2.com for great recourses . good luck!
I have found that I have become much, much healthier since becoming a vegetarian. I also feel a lot better too! You don't need meat to have a good diet. There are also so many vegetarian options to meat now too, so it isn't as hard to switch. I say try it if you think it's right for you. If you like it, stay with it. If not, you can always eat meat again.
The website goveg.com is very good. There's also a yahoo newsgroup called "Transitioning to Vegetarianism" that has been established to be a source of information and advise for those who are considering becoming a vegetarian. I am the founder and I would love it if you'd join us!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/transitioning_veggie/
well come to the world of vegetarian because of you more and more animals will save their lives thanks :-
In nature, big fish eats a little fish because its mind is not developed as much as of human who can discriminate and restraint to a great deal. Humans can also rationalize what is right and wrong and so why should they support abuse or killing of innocent animals? Plus, there is a big difference between natural birth and human breeding; and even bigger difference between animals killing each other and mass killing by humans.
The process of raising animals for food involves bringing them in this world by artificial insemination; separating mothers from their young ones; raising them in cages and confined spaces; feeding them unnatural food contaminated with chemicals, hormones, and antibiotics; and finally killing them at a young age. All these actions result in a desensitized attitude and the suppression of compassion at the conscience.
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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & provides a satisfying meal without all the calories. Diabetes over the age of 40 seems to be related to obesity
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