I've been doing lots of research over the years as to what exactly does it mean to be a vegetarian or not. As well as looking at varying degrees of the subject.
I've found myself frustrated because I hate labels. Being a mother that has a child who has a disability would be the strongest part of it, as well as being a person who defines who I am by my own beliefs and standards of life.
So I've decided to share some of my thoughts and findings with others with the hope that maybe it will help someone have an easier time deciding if this is the lifestyle for them.
To be or not to be?
What things are essential to make sure you have in your system to remain healthy.
Many times choosing this lifestyle that they lack protein or are anemic. Do not presume that just because you eat meat that you to do not need to worry about staying healthy. This is an important factor to anyones eating habits.
Each meal should contain a lean protein, complex carbs and at least 1 portion of fruit or vegetable. More doesn't hurt on the fruit veggies. =)
What is a Lean protein?
This could be found in Cottage cheese, Tofu/ bean curd or Soy based products. If your watching your glutton as well
Lean protein:
Cottage cheese
Tofu/beancurd
Soya based products
Other proteins:
Dairy
Beans & legumes (must be consumed with carbs to allow the body to absorb amino acids)
Nuts
Complex carbs:
Wholewheat/wholemeal bread/pasta/rice
Sweet potato
Green leafy veg will provide you with iron, and folic acid amongst other things!.
Good snacks include:
Nuts, seeds and dried fruit!. The nuts should be unsalted and unroasted and the best nuts to eat are; almonds, brazil, walnuts, hazelnuts!. Seeds and nuts provide you with EFA's (essential fatty acids)!. Flaxseed/linseed are a great source of EFA's but also pumpkin and sunflower are also good for you!. Unsweetened dried fruits such as cranberries, apricots and prunes are also nutritional!.
Yoghurts and fresh fruit also make good snacks to keep energy levels up and provide calcium and various vits!. (Just realize I never finished this but I'm going to post it and may add to it or start a new one soon enough.)
I've found myself frustrated because I hate labels. Being a mother that has a child who has a disability would be the strongest part of it, as well as being a person who defines who I am by my own beliefs and standards of life.
So I've decided to share some of my thoughts and findings with others with the hope that maybe it will help someone have an easier time deciding if this is the lifestyle for them.
To be or not to be?
What things are essential to make sure you have in your system to remain healthy.
Many times choosing this lifestyle that they lack protein or are anemic. Do not presume that just because you eat meat that you to do not need to worry about staying healthy. This is an important factor to anyones eating habits.
Each meal should contain a lean protein, complex carbs and at least 1 portion of fruit or vegetable. More doesn't hurt on the fruit veggies. =)
What is a Lean protein?
This could be found in Cottage cheese, Tofu/ bean curd or Soy based products. If your watching your glutton as well
Lean protein:
Cottage cheese
Tofu/beancurd
Soya based products
Other proteins:
Dairy
Beans & legumes (must be consumed with carbs to allow the body to absorb amino acids)
Nuts
Complex carbs:
Wholewheat/wholemeal bread/pasta/rice
Sweet potato
Green leafy veg will provide you with iron, and folic acid amongst other things!.
Good snacks include:
Nuts, seeds and dried fruit!. The nuts should be unsalted and unroasted and the best nuts to eat are; almonds, brazil, walnuts, hazelnuts!. Seeds and nuts provide you with EFA's (essential fatty acids)!. Flaxseed/linseed are a great source of EFA's but also pumpkin and sunflower are also good for you!. Unsweetened dried fruits such as cranberries, apricots and prunes are also nutritional!.
Yoghurts and fresh fruit also make good snacks to keep energy levels up and provide calcium and various vits!. (Just realize I never finished this but I'm going to post it and may add to it or start a new one soon enough.)
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