2007-02-02 00:13:10 · 10 answers · asked by libramoonboy 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Juicing is a valid option. You can get most of your nutrients through Live Foods that way, without having to eat hugh portions. Beware of the fancy fruit drinks; they add nutrients but also a lot of sugar as well.
Believe it or not, studies show that individual diets vary with a person's blood type. What is good for a person with blood type "O" may be bad for a person with blood type "A". After all, blood is what carries life giving supplements throughout the body.
2007-02-02 00:29:28 · answer #1 · answered by George 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't necessarily have to eat more food you just need to be sure that what you do eat is rich in the nutrients you body needs for optimum health. For instance; you don't eat meat so you may be lacking protein in your diet. You can supplement the lack of meat with tofu and grains (like oats; oatmeal/cereal).
Do some research and find out what the RDI for your body type, age, sex and physical activity. Since everyone is different it's important to design a diet specifically for you. Then make changes where necessary to tailor it for a vegetarian.
2007-02-02 00:27:14 · answer #2 · answered by i have no idea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on what you're eating. Every persons dietary habits are different, as is the physiology of their bodies and actual nutritional needs. As a whole, I believe vegetarians/vegans tend to get less vitamin b12 and calcium, but more of most other vitamins, which are found more readily in a plant based diet.
One thing I would consider, whether you're a vegan, vegetarian or a carnivore, is to take a multivitamin / mineral supplement and a calcium supplement. Even if you think you're eating right, it's better to be on the safe side then find yourself deficient in something. It's also wise to eat a wide variety of foods and not necessarily more food.
2007-02-02 01:09:46 · answer #3 · answered by bastardface 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will not have to eat more food to get the RDI of nutrients if you are eating a whole foods plant based diet. However you will need to eat more to maintain a normal calorie intake, as plant foods are nutrient dense but not rich in calories.
2007-02-02 01:26:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
More volume, less calories. Vegetables are much more nutrient dense than grains or meats. (less fat, less simple carbohydrates) Broccoli, for example is one of the highest sources of protein in the world.-- but you have to eat a lot of it.-- no fat, little carbohydrates, so many of the calories in broccoli are protein. The only problem might be "B"12, Some folks think it is a good idea for Vegetarians to take a supplement, because it is an "animal" vitamin, that humans are not able to synthesize.
2007-02-02 00:17:44 · answer #5 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're truly eating for nutrition and not using vegetarianism as an excuse for eating junk food, a healthy diet and B12 & Vit. D (if no dairy products are consumed) supplementation should do ya good!
2007-02-05 12:46:18 · answer #6 · answered by Croa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some sense less since most things you eat will have nutritive value.
You will have to make sure though that you do get a source (sources) of the 9 essential proteins that your body needs.
2007-02-02 00:18:04 · answer #7 · answered by David E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Naw as long as you eat foods high in nutrients and make sure that you eat lots of foods with iron.
2007-02-02 01:55:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eat more, not necessarily. Plan your meals properly to ensure you get all that you need without having to stuff your face.
2007-02-02 02:04:29 · answer #9 · answered by Krispy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-02-02 00:27:15 · answer #10 · answered by dularamanav 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋