vegetarian/vegan diets?

Question

What are some good diets for a veg. or vegan? i want to lose 20 pounds as fast as possible

im already a veggie :)

Answer 1

don't go on a diet, you can also loose weight by:
-eating healthy (no chips, fried foods, eat lots of fruits, vegetables and whole wheat products)
-don't eat too much, stick to small portions
-exercise! go jogging a few times a week, go biking, swimming, walking etc.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It easier to be a vegetarian, because I'm also slowly building up to veganism. I combine the two, so that I can get used to vegan food. Breakfast: Any whole grain cereal (Weetabix, Shredded Wheat) with alpro soya milk, any type of fruit and glass of fresh juice. Lunch: Soy meat burger, found at most supermarkets (just look near the meat section, and there should be an aisle with fake meat) with lettuce and tomatoes on a bun, alpro soya yogurt and a glass of water. Dinner: Baked potato with beans/vegetables, and piece of fruit. This is just a typical day, and most of the things listed are vegan, except maybe the bread. You'll just have to check the dietary info on the back of the product. Most things are vegetarian, but to save time on vegan products (many foods contain dairy) just ask someone at the store if they can help, because there will be a section somewhere in the supermarket that's designed for people with allergies and special dietary needs.

Answer 4

A lot of people have success with the McDougall plan, though it requires a good deal of willpower.

The McDougall program is a vegan diet, with an emphasis on low-fat, whole foods. The basic rules are that you are allowed all the vegetables, beans, and whole, unprocessed grains that you need to satisfy your hunger, but it is recommended that green and yellow veggies make up at least a third of your diet. You are limited to two fruit servings a day. You are to eat no flour products, and to avoid oil and fatty foods (such as olives and avocados) like the plague. Refined soy products are not permitted. Sugar and salt are allowed in small amounts on the surface of your foods, but you are to refrain from cooking with them. Don't forget to exercise either! Follow this carefully and expect to lose 15-30 lbs, maybe even more, over 8 weeks.

Answer 5

"YOU: On a Diet" by Dr. Oz is great because it is not really a diet, but a way to eat and stay healthy. I'm a vegan, but there are many vegans food that are unhealthy for you like french fries, soy ice cream, and cookies. "YOU: On a Diet" fits well with a vegan lifestyle because all you have to do is 1) try to eat 5 grams or less of sugar in each serving, 2) cut out enriched foods, and 3) avoid ingredients like corn syrup and hydrogenated oils. Also, walk 30 minutes a day and do stretches 3 times a week.

My wife and I follow the plan on a vegan diet and we have lost weight. I have actually lowered my blood pressure and my sleep apnea has gone away. Again, it is not a diet but a way of life that all people should follow to maintain their optimum health. See link below:

Answer 6

Even among the Vegetarian foods ,in temporate countries like USA) only a very few vegetables are available and 90 % of the people do not know how to cook them in various recepies.In rain-forest tropics even in the green foliage you get 12 to 15 varieties-in temporate you get only 2 or 3 types like spinach,lettuce ,mint etc.If you go to vegetetable market varieties are very few and most of the people do not know how to cook tasty food even from them-they prefer eating them mostly raw-in the form of salads..Especially vegetarians from South Asia have a night-mare, eating Vegetarian food, outside home,in Euro-American continents.

Answer 7

A diet will only increase your chances of gaining it all back plus some! I would suggest a healthy diet of vegetables and healthy meat like baked or grilled fish/chicken followed with exercise. The Mediterranean diet is one of the most healthiest in the world! Fish has omega 3!!!!

Answer 8

The best (and easiest by far) is the Mcdougall program, www.drmcdougall.com

For more weight loss, or faster weight loss, See Dr Joel Fuhrman's Program. His is much much healthier and if you can stick to it you will lose weight faster, but it is a little harder to stick to. Look for his books Eat to live, and Disease proof your child.
http://www.drfuhrman.com/


Mcdougalls program is easier because of his emphasis on whole starchy foods like brown rice, potatoes, and whole grain pasta. Foods that are generally cheaper, and easier to get and keep.


Dr Fuhrmans's program is superior because it focuses more on nutrition, and eating healthier. But his emphasis on salads and fruits and vegetables makes it more expensive and most of these items do not store well. The two diets are very similar just the emphasis is different. I have been following a combination of the two and its been working great for me.

The important thing is if you are trying to lose weight avoid processed refined anything.

No processed refined sugars.
No refined oils (not even olive oil, its just empty calories, both programs will explain this)
No refined grains (or at least minimize them, refined grains, and sugars increase insulin production, insulin also helps the body store more fat)
Avoid chemicals and artificial sweeteners (several studies have recently shown how artificial sweetners can sabotage a diet and increase weight gain, they haven't proven why yet but they have several theories)
Also drink enough water. If following a wholesome vegan diet, 8 glasses a day isn't necesary, but you should drink 4 to 6, more if its hot or you are particularly active. The body burns calories faster when its properly hydrated, and gets fewer false hunger signals.

Don't be afraid of nuts and other foods with fat if the fat is the natural unrefined variety, if trying to lose weight eat them in moderation, but the fats in them are better for you, and your body needs fat to process certain vitamins and nutrients.Several studies have been done showing how consumption of nuts can help with weight loss, several experts, including Dr Fuhrman recommend getting at least 1/4 cup of nuts a day. Peanuts (technically a legume) are a better source of monounsaturated fat then olive oil, almonds are considered a nutritional giant, being extraordinarily high in antioxidants. Walnuts are a great source of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. There are a lot of other nuts that are good for you too, including but not limited to Cashews, Pine nuts, Brazil nuts, Macadamias, and the list goes on.

Answer 9

Its not the intake of meat that is fattening. It is the intake of carbohydrates. You can reduce about 10 lbs in 15 days if you strictly follow the South beach diet that elliminates the carbohydrates in the first phase.

Answer 10

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