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The Vegetarian Diet – Frequently Asked Questions
What foods do lacto-vegetarians eat?
Lacto-vegetarians eat dairy products, such as yogurt, butter, and milk, along with fruits, grains, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legumes (beans, lentils, etc.).
Can I and my children get enough protein if we become vegetarian?
It is very easy, if one eats a reasonably varied diet, to get plenty of protein. Milk is a complete protein, which means that it contains all the essential amino acids. Other foods such as beans, grains, soy products, fruits, and vegetables, provide varying amounts of amino acids. Meat substitutes made with high quality vegetable protein are now widely available in supermarkets and natural food stores.
How can I get a substantial, satisfying meal as a vegetarian?
Whole grains, beans, vegetables, and fruit contain complex carbohydrates which provide optimum energy and a feeling of satisfaction. When adjusting to the vegetarian diet, it is best to substitute high quality vegetarian protein for the meat portion of the meal. Make a list of filling, nutritious vegetarian items that appeal to you and rotate them into your diet. Either use prepared mock-meat substitutes or try new recipes. Since vegetarianism has become so popular, there are hundreds of vegetarian cookbooks on the market. They are available for a range of ethnic preferences: low-fat and specialty diets, vegetarian teens, entertaining needs, quick-and-easy recipes for those on-the-go, gourmet meals, etc. We recommend Vegetarian Creations by SK Publications. This book was developed with the new vegetarian in mind as well as the experienced vegetarian cook. It has excellent kitchen-tested recipes that can be used for entrees, side dishes, breads, soups, appetizers, desserts, salads, and more.
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Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet – This Program Doesn’t Mean You Will Not Eat Meat at All
So you are a vegetarian! A vegetarian is simply a person whose nutrition sources are mainly from plants, which includes fruits, vegetables, dried beans, peas, grains, seeds and nuts. Many people choose to be vegans with a variety of reasons: First, for economy; aren’t plant foods less expensive than meat? Second can be parental preference, religion or other beliefs or philosophy. Third can be because of their concern about animal rights and care for the environment; and lastly, for health reasons. For those who want to be physically fit and healthy, a vegetarian diet is the solution.
The three eating patterns are: An exclusive vegetarian refrains from eating all kinds of meats and animal products; the lacto vegetarian consumes only plant foods and milk; and the lacto-ovo vegetarian includes dairy products and eggs.
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