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Vegetarian Diets Are Lower In Fat-weight
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Some people choose vegetarian diets, of which there are several varieties:
Vegan, or total vegetarian: eat only foods of plant origin - fruits,
vegetables, grains, seeds and nuts
Lactovegetarian: eat plant foods plus cheese and other dairy products
Ovo-lactovegetarian: OK to eat the above plus eggs
Semi-vegetarians: eat chicken and fish with plant foods, dairy products
and eggs; only red meat is excluded
The American Dietetic Association points out that vegetarian diets that
are low in animal products are also lower in total fat, saturated fat
and cholesterol - components that are associated with increased risk of
heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. The Association
believes that vegetarian diets are healthful and nutritionally adequate
when appropriately planned. They recommend these nutrients in a vegetarian
diet:
Protein - You can get sufficient protein from plants; sources should
be varied.
You can get essential and non-essential amino acids from whole grains,
legumes, vegetables, seeds and nuts.
Soy protein is equal to animal protein.
Be sure to get enough iron, vitamin B-12, vitamin D, and zinc - nutrients
that are common in animal products. Take a supplement if needed.
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