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 my children and I get enough protein if we become vegetarian?
It’s very easy, if you eat a reasonably varied diet, to get plenty of protein. Milk is a complete protein, which means 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 plant-based protein are now widely available in supermarkets and health food stores.
How can I get a satisfying and satisfying meal as a vegetarian?
Whole grains, legumes, vegetables, and fruits contain complex carbohydrates that provide optimal energy and a feeling of satisfaction. When adapting to a vegetarian diet, it is best to substitute high-quality vegetarian protein for the meat portion of the meal. Make a list of nutritious and filling vegetarian items that appeal to you and rotate them in your diet. Use prepared simulated 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 variety of ethnic preferences: low-fat and special diets, vegetarian teens, entertainment needs, quick and easy recipes for those on the go, gourmet meals, etc. We recommend Vegetarian Creations from SK Publications. This book was developed with the new vegetarian in mind, as well as the experienced vegetarian cook. It has great kitchen-tested recipes that can be used for entrees, side dishes, breads, soups, appetizers, desserts, salads, and more.
Are vegetarians really healthy?
Not only are they healthier, but research shows their quality of life is better. Too much protein, which is common in Western meat-centric diets, can put a strain on your liver, kidneys, and digestive system. Meat is also high in saturated fat and cholesterol, both of which affect cardiovascular disease. One of the unique benefits of a vegetarian diet is the reliance on natural grains and vegetables, which in turn reduces the risks of colon cancer and diverticulosis.
The director of the renowned Framingham Heart Study (1990) concluded: “Some people make fun of vegetarians, but vegetarians have a fraction of our heart attack rate and only 40 percent of our cancer rate…In On average, men outlive other men by six years and outlive other women by three years. Dietary cholesterol is found only in foods of animal origin. The US Surgeon General recommends that the public reduce their intake of saturated fat and cholesterol, and “increase consumption of whole foods, grain products, vegetables, and fruits.” (Sources: Science, Feb. 1974, p. 416, and Burkitt, D., British Medical Journal, 1:274, 1973; National Research Council, Recommended Dietary Allowances, 9th ed., p. 46. British Journal of Urology , 51:427, 1979)
An interesting note: the most common cause of death in the United States is heart disease. The risk of death from a heart attack for the average American man is 50%. The risk of death from heart attack for an American man who does not eat meat is 15%. (Source: Journal of the American Medical Association, 215; 1617, 1971)