Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Changing to a Vegetarian Diet - Take a Gradual Approach!

Some people decide to make the change to a vegetarian diet all at once rather than taking a gradual approach to allow for an easy transition. You need to be able to make changes you can live with right from the start by selecting foods that you are not only comfortable with, but are nutritionally sound. Again, take it steady, as this is a long term approach to a new and more healthy lifestyle. To start, plan to eat a vegetarian meal two or three times a week using foods you know and enjoy.

There are many different ways to plan a healthy nutritious vegetarian diet. As part of this new eating regime it is important to include a wide variety of whole grains, legumes, vegetables and fruits in different meals. Replace meat and dairy with a wide variety of organically grown whole grains such as breads, beans, rice, nuts, pasta and cereals.

When the decision has been made to change to a vegetarian lifestyle, you will have the chance to enjoy a variety of tasty, nutritious and healthy meals that the whole family will appreciate and enjoy. By using some creativity, you will be surprised at the variety you can achieve with your vegetarian meals.

Try out dishes that substitute plant-based alternatives into your old special dishes (eg veggie burgers, veggie sausages, veggie fish cakes, tofu or veggie pies and soy products).

Vegetarian Diet
Start your transition by gradually eliminating all saturated fats, junk foods, white sugar, and all meats, as well as fish and poultry.

Making healthy food decisions that are known to be good for your heart can dramatically reduce the possibility of heart disease. You should know that an enormous number of Americans die every year from illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease related to obesity. Your new vegetarian eating habits will help with weight loss. Looking into the advantages of a vegetarian lifestyle, you will soon realize that you now have the opportunity to turn around your thinking regarding your health and have the chance to live a long and energetic life.

As part of this new lifestyle it is important to include some regular exercise. By walking, jogging or doing some form of exercise for thirty minutes a day it will not only help with weight loss but will also get your heart pumping. Remember to drink plenty of water (preferably 8 glasses a day) as your body is depending on it.

By Bill Hansen

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Bill Hansen is a writer and researcher on tasty and nutritious vegetarian food and recipes. If you want to know more about how to follow a healthy vegetarian lifestyle please visit:- http://www.aboutvegetarianrecipes.com

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