healthy meals for vegetarians 4.09: demonstrate how to develop a healthy vegetarian-eating plan
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Healthy Meals for Vegetarians
4.09: Demonstrate how to develop a healthy vegetarian-eating plan.
Different Kinds Of Vegetarians
Vegan: Does not eat any animal products or by-products.Lacto-vegetarian: Eats the vegan diet but also eats diary products.Lacto-ovo-vegetarian: Excludes red meat, white meat, and fish. Eats eggs and all dairy products. The most common vegetarian diet.Semi-vegetarian: Eats chicken, fish, and dairy products but not red meat.
Reasons to Become a Vegetarian
For health reasons According to Nutrition Review, vegetarians
weigh 4-20% less than meat eaters. Fruits and vegetables are the best source of
important vitamins and minerals. Avoid hormones and other additives found
in most meat products. Foods rich in fiber help you feel full faster
and for longer.
Moral objection to treatment of livestockReligious beliefs
Cautions for VegetariansFind variety, make sure you eat different foods from all the food groups.Protein, calcium, iron and vitamin B12 are the most common nutrients lacking in vegetarian diets.When eating in restaurants, make sure broths do not contain meat products and food is cooked on a clean surface.
What Foods Can Vegetarians Eat?
Vegan Lacto-Vegetarian
Lacto-Ovo-Vegetarian
Semi-Vegetarian
Foods which may be eaten:
Vegan Lacto-Vegetarian
Lacto-Ovo-Vegetarian
Semi-Vegetarian
Soy productsTofuTemphaAll fruits All vegetablesLegumes RiceCerealBread made
without eggs or milk
Soy productsTofuTemphaAll fruitsAll vegetablesLegumesRice CerealMilk and milk
productsBread
Soy productsTofuTemphaAll fruitsAll vegetablesLegumesRice CerealMilk and milk
productsBreadEggs
Soy productsTofuTemphaAll fruitsAll vegetablesLegumesRice CerealMilk and milk
productsBreadEggs ChickenTurkeyFish
More on Being a Vegetarian
Vegetarian Food Guide Pyramid
Remember the amount of food you eat should be based on personal activity level and age so choose within the range.
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