Vegetarian Diet

A balanced vegetarian diet can be super healthy

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Vegetarian Diet

To eat great variety of foods is especially important for vegetarians. The value of fibre in our diet has been widely recognized in last couple years as great aid to digestion and as prevention against many diseases. Vegetarians usually obtain a greater amount of fiber in their diet than meat eaters, because they eat more vegetables, grains, legumes and fruits. However, they also have to be very careful not to increase intake of high cholesterol products like eggs and high fat dairy products such as butter, cheese, cream or whole milk. Changing from full-fat to low-fat versions helps.


Contrary to what you might think, eating vegetarian diet doesn't mean you have to sacrifice great taste and visual appeal.

There are different kinds of vegetarian diets:

OVO VEGETARIANS - Vegetarians that eat eggs but not dairy products.

LACTO VEGETARIANS - Vegetarians that eat dairy products, but not eggs.

OVO-LACTO VEGETARIANS - Vegetarians that eat both, dairy products and eggs.

SEMI-VEGETARIAN or PARTIAL VEGETARIANS - This vegetarian diet consists of plant foods and may include chicken or fish, dairy products, and eggs. It does not include red meat.

A balanced vegetarian diet can be super healthy, but an unbalanced one can lead to deficiencies and health problems. Balanced plant-based diets have been linked with major health benefits, like increased antioxidant intake and reduced risk of heart and other cardiovascular diseases. What you do eat is just as important as what you don't eat. Scientists believe antioxidants may counteract the harmful molecules called "free radicals" which may contribute to the onset of cardiovascular diseases.

Eat unrefined whole foods as much as possible. A people who eat diet high in unrefined whole foods and fibre and low in salt and sugar have a lower incidence of blood pressure problems, bowel disease, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, gallstones and many other diseases.


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Did You Know?

Most of us know that certain foods can be bad for our health, but did you know that certain foods may alleviate the symptoms of common health disorders like arthritis or diabetes?

A fundamental factor to managing diabetes is diet. For diabetes you should have balanced diet low in fat and sugar. Enjoy fresh green vegetables and food high in fibre.

Arthritis is associated with more than hundred types of disorders. It is characterized by joint inflammation, stiffness, swelling and pain. Anti-inflammatory foods may help ease the pain and stiffness. Cut down on foods containing animal fats and eat plenty of fish. Also try to enjoy fresh green and yellow vegetables and food high in vitamin C. We also recommend diet high in fibre like whole grains and nuts and other high-fibre low calorie food to help control weight.

To counter the effects of hypertension (high blood pressure), eat plenty of fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, legumes, low in fat and high-fibre foods. Cut down on: smoked meat, processed meat, canned and processed foods, added salt and fatty foods.


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