Vegetarian cooking requires creativity and innovation because a healthy vegetarian diet is based on variety and moderation. According to the USDA, dietary guidelines for American vegetarians "who eat milk products and eggs enjoy excellent health, and that 'you can get enough protein from a vegetarian diet as long as the variety and amount of foods consumed are adequate'¹. An adequate amount of protein is a concern of any vegetarian diet. "Protein is made up is made up of amino acids and the only vegetable source with all three types of amino acids is soybeans"². A balanced vegetarian diet is one with a wide variety of vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and fruits. In order to create complete protein, legumes and grains should be consumed together. For example, rice and beans or pita bread and hummus create a source of complete protein without high cholesterol sources such as eggs or cheese. Moderation is key when consuming high-fat or high cholesterol foods. Dairy products can be part of a healthy lacto vegetarian diet, especially when low-fat counterparts are used. " As a result [of a balanced vegetarian diet], many long-term vegetarians have developed eating patterns that are among the healthiest in the world
The American Dietetic Association, the largest organization of nutrition professionals, states on its website "Vegetarian diets offer a number of nutritional benefits, including lower levels of saturated fat, cholesterol, and animal protein as well as higher levels of carbohydrates, fiber, magnesium, potassium, folate, and antioxidants such as vitamins C and E and phytochemicals."
Studies show that a vegetarian mother's breast milk has significantly lower levels of pesticide residue than a non-vegetarian's.[14]
Some vegetable protein sources lack in one or more essential amino acids. While everyone should eat a variety of foods to ensure a balanced nutrition, the body's requirement for essential amino acids now appears to be less important than researchers once believed.[citation needed] Vegetarians taken broadly do not suffer malnutrition, and so must receive at least most of the protein and amino acids important to humans from eating a variety of incomplete complementary plant proteins. If ideal nutrition is possible, intake of such foods must be larger since the protein percentages in these foods are comparatively lower than in a similar serving of meat. Attaining sufficient protein intake is rarely a problem in developed countries, and vegetarianism advocates have alleged that possible lower protein intake of vegetarians may cause some of the health benefits below.
A vegetarian diet does not include fish - a major source of Omega 3, though some plant-based sources of it exist such as soy, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, canola oil and, especially, hempseed and flaxseed.
Some suggest that vegetarians have higher rates of deficiencies in those nutrients which are found in high concentrations in meat. However, studies endorsed by the ADA found that this was not the case for either iron or calcium. Vitamin B12 and zinc from vegetarian sources other than dairy products and eggs are not readily absorbed by the body and a vegan diet usually needs supplements. [15] Nonetheless, these nutrients are now commonly supplemented in milks and cereals in the western world, and are not necessarily a problem in a vegetarian diet.
2006-10-21 21:34:34
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answered by shiva 3
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I make this recipe quite often. It does not take long and is delicious. If you like Thai or asian food you'll like this one. Thai Style Tilapia (very similar to Pla Ma Now) 4 frozen talapia filets (I always have them on hand, you can get a big bag from costco. for this recipe you don't even have to thaw them) 1 Tablespoon of fresh grated ginger 1-2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/4 t. crushed red pepper (you can use more or less depending on your heat tolerance) dash of salt and pepper 1 cup dry white wine 3-4 T. soy sauce 2 t. sesame oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (sometimes I substitute lime juice or do a combination) Place the fish in a baking dish. Mix all other ingredients together and pour over fish. Bake at 400 for 20-30 minutes. I usually check the fish at 15 minutes and sometimes cover the fish for the last several minutes so that the sauce does not all evaporate. I serve the fish with the sauce over rice (I like basmati or jasmine rice as they are more fragrant) and with a side of steamed veggies. I usually serve with extra lemon or lime wedges to squeeze over the top.
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answered by Anonymous
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Wholesome Cutlets Recipe :: Tamil Recipes - Traditional Tamil Recipes, Cuisine, Healthy Diet, Cooking Tips
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2006-10-21 21:33:13
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answered by Anonymous
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An apple
2006-10-21 20:53:20
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answered by Gabrio 7
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Without onion!?!?! You can't cook without onions!
2006-10-21 20:59:40
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answered by Anonymous
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eat waaffles you fat wanabe annorexic,lol
2006-10-21 20:53:37
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answered by Anonymous
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