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Veganism is a type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy products and all other animal-derived ingredients. Many vegans also do not eat foods that are processed using animal products, such as refined white sugar and some wines. Most vegans also avoid the use of all products tested on animals, as well as animal-derived non-food products, such as leather, fur and wool. Vegan refers to either a person who follows this way of eating, or to the diet itself.

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Don't Be A Lazy Vegetarian!

Vegetarianism has become big business. The shelves of our supermarkets are full of products
aimed at the vegetarian. They all look so convenient and we all need to save time. We are
inevitably tempted to be a bit lazy sometimes and cut corners.

But vegetarians need to be aware what is in those handy little packages or they could be putting
their health at risk. So don't be a lazy vegetarian in the supermarket: read those labels.
You need to check how much sugar is in the product, how much fat and whether refined
carbohydrates have been used. A little bit of refined flour, the occasional sweet or fatty treat are
not in themselves bad for a vegetarian. But these substances become a problem when they
make up a large part of the vegetarian diet.

Even a vegetarian can get fat if they eat enough fat, sugar and refined carbohydrate. As a
vegetarian, you should train your palate and that of your children to expect less of these foods
and the instant sugar rush that goes with them.

Many of the fats used in commercial vegetarian foods are what is called transfatty acids. These
are associated with an elevated risk of cancer. So even if the fats used in a vegetarian product
are derived from vegetable sources they may have been modified so much in the manufacturing
process that they are no longer healthy.

Of course, vegetarians lead busy lives and there are times when we need a quick snack or a
meal in hurry. In these situations opt for healthy alternative. A bowl of whole meal cereal will fill
that hungry gap before the evening meal when you come home. Keep a good range of fresh
fruits on hand. This is natural grab and go vegetarian food.

Vegetarian food does not always take a long time to cook and prepare. Red split lentils take 10
minutes to cook and can become the basis of all kinds of curries, soups, stews and burgers.

If you keep some cooked pulse on hand in the fridge you can rustle up a vegetarian meal very
quickly. Or cook twice as much as you need when you have the time and freeze it for later. A
little planning allows a vegetarian to be lazy in a healthy way.
May be when you feel that vegetarian cooking it just too slow you should ask yourself "What's
the hurry?" Vegetarian food should not be a quick refueling stop. Set out a platter of vegetable
sticks and olives with a hummous dip. Cut up a loaf of whole meal bread. Take time to discuss
the events of the day. By the time you have done that your main vegetarian meal of the evening
will be ready.

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The Importance Of Eating A Healthful Vegetarian Diet.

So often when people say they are vegetarian they mean that they do not eat meat. But being a
vegetarian is about more than just not eating meat. It is possible to be a vegetarian in the sense
of not eating meat and eat a very unhealthy diet indeed.

A vegetarian diet may by high in cholesterol if it relies too much on cheese and eggs. It may be
low in fibre if it is based on refined grain products like white bread, white pasta and white rice. If
it lacks fresh vegetables you diet will be deficient in vitamins and minerals. You may vegetarian
but you may not be eating a healthful vegetarian diet.

Going vegetarian is about more than just not eating meat. It means taking a positive decision to
eat a wide range of foods that provide a balanced mixture of nutrients.

It is important to plan the change to a vegetarian diet. This may mean buying some new
equipment for your kitchen. If you are used to eating convenience foods you may need to buy
some basic items.

The next step is to plan your meals. Not all vegetarian meals rely on cheese, eggs and milk for
protein. These are useful ingredients in a vegetarian diet but not by any means essential. It is
perfectly possible to get enough protein by combining grains with pulse such as peas, beans
and lentils. A bowl of lentil soup with a slice of bread provides all the essential amino you need.
Chili beans and rice combine in the same way to create what is called a complete protein.

A diet based on pulses and whole grains has the immense of advantage of providing you with
enough fibre. This is important to maintain colon health. Cancer of the colon is most common
among people who eat a diet based on over-refined processed foods. Fibre is one of the key
ingredients in a healthful vegetarian diet.

Switching to a high fibre diet takes a little time. Your body needs to adjust. So take things slowly
at first.

A healthful vegetarian diet based on whole grains, pulses, nuts, fruits, and vegetables will also
be good for your heart as it is low in fat. The fats you use in vegetarian cooking should be
vegetable fats and oils such as olive oil, coconut oil or groundnut oil. There is no reason to
exclude butter from a vegetarian diet especially if most of the fat you are consuming is of
vegetable origin.

One of the great things about a healthful vegetarian diet is that it helps to maintain you weight at
the right level. You will still pile on the pounds if you binge on ice cream but a really healthful
vegetarian diet leaves you feeling satisfied so that you are less likely to overindulge in sweet
things.

Postado por Blogging Fun às 17:35 0 comentários
Marcadores: Diet, Eating, Health, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vegies

When Milk Is Not A Healthy Food.

Milk is often praised as a perfect food which contains all the protein, fats and minerals that are needed for a healthy life. It is often recommended that we drink a pint of milk a day.

Milk is, after all, the only food for the young of mammals. It seems natural that we should rely on it and other dairy produce manufactured from milk as a source of nutrition.

But matters are not so straightforward. Cows' milk is not a natural food for human beings. For human infants it can be harmful unless modified as it is infant formula.

Older children can often tolerate milk, but many adults lose the stomach enzyme that allows them to digest milk. In northern latitudes many adults retain that enzyme and they can digest milk. But in other parts of the world adults seldom have the ability to do so. As societies become more diverse it is not uncommon to encounter individuals who cannot tolerate milk in their diet.

Even those of us who can drink milk need to be aware of health concerns that are linked to a high consumption of milk and dairy produce. Full cream milk can help to raise the body's level of cholesterol because it contains animal fat. This is even more true of cheese, butter and cream, which contain a higher proportion of fat.

Skimmed milk may be answer to this problem but a high consumption of dairy foods has been associated with various forms of cancer. Breast cancer, ovarian cancer and prostate cancer have all been linked to dairy foods. A Harvard study showed that if too much dairy produce is consumed the body's enzymes may not be able to break down the lactose that milk contains. This can build up in the blood stream and contribute to cancer formation in the body's organs.

Milk produced under modern factory farming conditions is a long way from the milk that used to be available. Cows do not necessarily graze on grass. They may be kept indoors and fed on concentrates. This has several consequences for their milk. Milk from grass fed cattle is typically high in vitamin D. But milk from cattle reared indoors is not.

Vitamin D is essential if we are to utilize calcium in bone growth and repair. We may be drinking milk in the belief that it helps us avoid osteoporosis when in fact it does not. Milk is not a reliable source of either vitamin D or calcium.

Milk can also contain high levels of hormones such as IGF-I. This substance has been linked to a number of cancers.

It is possible to avoid milk and still obtain sufficient nutrients from a variety of other sources. Leafy green vegetables and whole grains are a good source of calcium. Vegetables such as carrots are a good source of vitamin D. Soya products contain no animal fat and are often fortified with both vitamin D and calcium.

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