Vegetarian Diet

Question: Vegetarian Diet? I want to give a vegetarian diet a trial run. Can anyone recommend some recipies for me? I want to be sure to get all the proper nutrients as well, and I'm not familiar with what to replace meat with to get the same.

Answer: Hi. You should write to www.peta.org and ask for their Vegetarian starter kit. They have some recipes in that starter kit. In order to learn about vegetarianism and how to get the right nutrient you should read some books. A good one is Becoming Vegetarian. If you can afford it, try to see a dietitian at firs for proper guidance. You an replace meat with Tofu, beans, lentils, lots of imitation meat products made by the company Yves, Tofurkey, veggie patties, burgers.... You an also buy protein shakes.... When it comes to recipes browse the: www.allrecipes.com www.recipezaar.com www.peta.org www.vegetariantimes.com www.foodtv.com They have tones of rated vegetarian recipes to chose from. Good luck

Question: vegetarian = diet? I've heard that being a vegetarian doesn't mean having a diet, because in vegetables, there are a lot protein and carbohydrate. Having to much proteins and carbohydrate will not make someone loss his/her weight. But may make them fatter. So, what's your opinion about it?

Answer: Vegetables contain some protein and some carbohydrate but not as much as carbohydrates as bread, potato sugar or flour and not as much protein as meat, eggs fish etc. Also veg are low in fat unless you add it when you cook them. If you want to lose weight a vegetarian diet should be calorie controlled just as any other diet shoud be and should also be balanced to ensure you get enough of all the food groups, vitamins and minerals.

Question: What is a good vegetarian diet for my cross training and running? I'm six foot three inch, 235 pounds and I've gained about ten pounds of muscle mass from January but I've recently began an exclusive vegetarian diet. I need to replace the chicken and fish that were in the diet, looking for about three thousand calories a day. Any suggestions would be very helpful, many thanks in advance.

Answer: You'll need iron for running that beets.. eat some raw ones regular also spinach and beet tops too. Eat more fruit than veggies. Fruit is what really replaces meat. don't forget nuts, seeds, grains, cereals, beans. Fake meat recipe from Burker King: 14oz Canned pumpkin, add in Soya sauce, oatmeal, wheatgerm and mix together.. you can form into balls or make patties and even sausages with the mixture. For fake Sausages there is an additional step roll in cornmeal or gelatin unless U want skinless sausages then U don't need to do the additional step. Cook the fake meat item in oil. If you use the balls in spagetti better taste if U dip them in oil they don't need to be precooked as the water will cook them with the spagetti! Oh U won't see me here much due to too many violations so to contact me go to [email protected] I'd rather put up with other crap than violations! I might just do my Own Yahoo like service there on freespeech.com!

Question: How do you maintain a vegetarian diet when your husband and kids are die hard meat eaters? My husband and my son both think the world is going to come to an end if we don't have meat daily. I just eliminated poultry out my diet, and I have been pork and red meat free for a few months now. I do plan on eating fish occassionally (I love fish anyway) but certainly not every day. Are there any vegetarian meals you can suggest? Or, does anyone know of a good vegetarian/pescatarian cookbook you can recommend?

Answer: make dishes that cater to both... Spaghetti /w meat balls, cook the meat balls seperate and add them to the meat eaters meals but omit them from your own... Chicken primavera again meat cooked seperate and added to theirs.. things like that... If you try to cook two seperate meals it will end up breaking you down...

Question: How do I lose weight on a vegetarian diet? I have been on a vegetarian diet for about two years. Unfortunately I seem to crave more sugar and bread!!! Are there any good diets out there for vegetarians. I am about 10 pounds overweight.

Answer: There are more tips and info. How to lose weight naturally has been in debate for years. Some say low carb. Some say high carb. Some say it's how much food. Some say it's how much exercise. But none of these covers the whole picture. How to lose weight naturally is not rocket science. It just takes accepting the facts of these seven natural laws of weight loss, plus good old-fashioned stick-to-itiveness. Seven Laws of How to Lose Weight Naturally 1. Make a commitment to whatever it takes. 2. Start from a foundation of happiness. 3. Design your own healthy diet plan. 4. Manage your emotions. 5. Find a way to exercise daily. 6. Keep a Journal. 7. Be persistent. - Healthy life every day!

Question: What is a good vegetarian diet for muscle building? I am an Indian and a vegetarian (no eggs). I am starting to see some muscle mass develop, notable on my biceps but perhaps, my diet isnt good enough for all the workout I do. I take a bowl of lentils (dal) after workout. Is this good enough?

Answer: You should take protein rich diet to develop your muscles along with proper excercise. For vegetarian people all sorts of dal, sprouts are the only source of proteins beside milk and milk products. Proteins are heavy to digest so be careful also not to make your stomach upset.

Question: Is a vegetarian diet an effective way to lose weight? I'm about to graduate from college. This summer I'm working overseas for a study abroad program. I'm trying to lose some weight before I go. I'm doing some aerobics to get my body prepared for the P90X workout. Here is what I'm asking. Will a vegetarian diet help me lose weight effectively. The only meat I eat is tuna. Other than that, I consume eggs, milk, beans, or peanut butter for my protein source.

Answer: I have started this Diet (lifestyle change) in the middle of November at 140lbs, and now at 117lbs http://hubpages.com/hub/fruit_fast A DIET IS WHAT YOU EAT....there for we are all on a diet.... THINK LIFESTYLE CHANGE You got the change the way you think and feel about food TRY THIS, and stick to it. The first 3-4 weeks are the hardest until your body adjusts to the change. Results will be in about the same time Fruits and Veggies Eat more plants and keep away from stuff that was made in plants. Don't eat anything that comes in a can, box or package.... .....THEY HAVE ADDITIVES IN THEM THAT MAKE YOU ADDICTED TO THE FOOD..... If man made it, don't eat it NO white BREAD or SUGAR NO PIZZA, I am in the pizza business, and it is not good for you, very high in FAT and Calories NO FRIED FOOD... Stay away from FAST FOOD NO POP, SODA or FIZZY DRINKS Walk your dog, or walk a friends dog Don't think of it as a diet, but think of it as a lifestyle change I have lost 28.5 pounds in 3 months, drink lots of water. I usually eat a meal of what ever I want once a week....controlled portion....this really works......... Write down every thing you eat take a multivitamin at night

Question: Is there a simple vegetarian weight loss diet that would be easy to follow in a college environment? I'll be going to college soon and I am overweight. While most people gain weight when they go to college, I'm nearly ashamed of eating in public so I'm hoping it will be a great opportunity to lose weight. I will probably make breakfast in the morning but my other 2 meals will be from dining halls. I was wondering if anyone knew a good vegetarian diet that would help me lose weight quickly without requiring I go to the grocery store often and buy ridiculous and expensive natural products.

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Question: How do I start a vegetarian diet? I have recently become interested in eating a vegetarian diet but I don't quite know how to start. Can someone please give me some tips on how to ease into vegetarian diet?

Answer: First, Do a little research on vegetarian diets. You just don't want to jump into being a vegetarian. First you want to know suitable substitutes for meats, because you will no longer be getting nutrients from meat, and you want to make sure you are getting all the things you need from a vegetarian diet. Things like protien and iron, you won't have to worry about, you can get those things from a vegetarian diet, and you will have less of the unwanted things like saturated fat, and cholesterol. But you will have to take vitamin B12 supplements, since it is really only found in meat. You may want to ease into a vegetarian diet... but I jumped right in and it worked for me. So you will have to do whatever works for you. Good Luck.

Question: will eating a vegetarian diet for 30 days, jumpstart a significant weight lose?What would you like to ask? I need to shock my metabolism into burning calories and fat. I started a vegetarian diet recently and I'm hopeful that it will initiate a double # weight decrease.

Answer: I lost 50 pounds by switching to a pure vegetarian diet without refined and processed foods. One of the best expert in the field is Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr. Follow his diet conscientiously over your lifetime and you will maintain your weight loss. If you stop, be prepared to watch the pounds go back on. It's a lifetime commitment to be effective. Note that calorie restricted diets and Atkins diets have been proven to be ineffectual for more than a year. ("Rethinking Thin", Gina Kolata). I don't think shocking your system is a good thing, but it's probably the easiest approach. You will probably go through withdrawals from addictions to salt, sugar, fat/oils, MSG, and aspartame if you are like most Westerners. One good thing about a pure vegetarian diet is the fact that you don't feel hungry because it is high in fiber. It's a very satisfying and healthy diet. Just take your B12, Vitamin D, and ground flax seed (Omega-3 fatty acids). Beans and whole grains at each of three meals squashes your appetite. Lot's of vegetables and some fruits fulfill the rest of your requirements. If you don't or cannot eat a balanced vegetarian diet, you may need to eat some animal flesh, but you will suffer some health consequences over a lifetime. Also, make sure to check with your doctor about cholesterol if you are taking a statin drug. These are way too powerful for people on a vegetarian diet and can cause neurological damage. Avoid pre-packaged, pre-processed convenience foods. Those will always get you. MSG and aspartame are neurotoxins and are outright dangerous (MSG is used to fatten laboratory rats before studies). Soy is not necessary. Soy contains natural hormones and in the US often is made from genetically modified beans. A wide variety of other beans can provide you with the protein you need along with whole grains (oats or wheat or others). Soy is inexpensive and high in protein but the GM crops are risky. (Dr. Neal Barnard)

Question: What is the best Balanced Vegetarian Diet and what can and can't Vegetarians eat? I'm a sophmore (going to be) in high school, I weigh 76.5 pounds and my height is 59 inches. I have limb girdle muscular dystrophy and wanted to know what the best diet is. I just started being a vegetarian for about 10 days and need some help.

Answer: A huge body of scientific evidence now shows us that a well-balanced, 100% plant-based (veggie) diet will keep you fighting fit and healthy - and chances are if you stop eating meat, you'll live longer too. You probably think that veggies and vegans have to take mineral and vitamin supplements, but it's not true. As long as you eat a varied diet of fresh fruit and vegetables, along with grains, beans and nuts, you will obtain all the nutrients that you need for a healthy body. You will also be healthier just because you think more carefully about what you eat. Things to avoid are all forms of meat and fish, Gelatine - made from boiled animal bones and hooves Anchovies - small fish E120 also known as cochineal - red food colouring made from squashed insects Suet, dripping and lard - beef fat Rennet - found in some cheeses, from the stomach of calves Vegetarian food should have the vege stamp on it.

Question: What is the best vegetarian diet which I can eat daily with a little variation? My doctor told me to eat vegetarian diet and I can eat white meat.I should avoid red meat .

Answer: Your doctor is mis-informed. Following the American Heart Association recommendations is not strict enough for someone with heart disease. Dr. Dean Ornish has a low-fat vegetarian diet that is supported by scientific research. Get any of his books at the library. Personally, I eat more beans with rice or whole grains as a substitute for milk, beef, fish, and chicken. I eat everything, but high fat foods I limit in quantity. Even so-called good fats (olive oil) has a high concentration of bad fats. You do need some fats, so eat a limited quantity of nuts. Also stay away for packaged and convenience foods and drinks. Your enemy is fats and calories. Whole foods are your friends. The best foods are whole fruit, vegetables, grains, and pure water from the tap. Avoid packaged "health foods." Avoid "natural flavorings" because this is an industry name for excitotoxins like MSG and aspertame and similar chemicals.

Question: How should I reintroduce fish to my current vegetarian diet? I am 28 years old and have been a vegetarian for half my life. I eat dairy, but no meat. I am thinking about adding fish back into my diet, mainly for health reasons. Does anybody have any suggestions on how I should do this and what type of fish I should start with?

Answer: Tuna is a great start, that you can eat at home. When you go out order broiled fish.

Question: Any good articles about a vegetarian diet? I have an assignment due for health class to find a health-related article and sumarize it's main points. I want to do something on how healthy a vegetarian diet is and health problems it can help avoid. Any suggestion or article pertaining to something like that would be appreciated.

Answer: Suggest that you go to "Google" - put the keywords in the search engine - and find the articles yourself.

Question: What are some good books about how to start a vegetarian diet? I am not looking for books about *why* one would become a vegetarian, because I've already read lots about that. And I'm not so much looking for cookbooks. What I need is a book that explains how to eat a balanced vegetarian diet and avoid becoming deficient in nutrients that are normally obtained from eating meat. Thanks!

Answer: One that I liked when I was starting out was "Vegetables Rock!: A Complete Guide for the Teenage Vegetarian," but I don't know how helpful this will be to you.

Question: Vegetarians and Vegans: would you raise your child on a vegetarian diet? Im vegetarian and when I have a child I dont know what would be the best way to raise it. I became vegetarian at age 14 and it was my choice, so I dont know if would be ok to impose my diet on a child that cant think for itself yet.

Answer: It is not "imposing your diet" its called parenting. Do you think every meat eater sees it as "imposing thier diet" when they give thier kids meat ? You raise your kids in your own moral standards until they can make thier own decisions, its called parenting. You do the same with language, manners, friends, drink/drugs, school, morals, theft, bullying, religion etc....