Is it really healthy to be vegetarian? What are some very good recipes that are healthy, but also delicious?

Question

People have mentioned to me that the only vegetarians they know are sick all the time. Lately, I feel like I have been eating a lot of the same stuff over and over - (ex- pizza, fries, grilled cheese, etc). What are some better dishes? Please list actual things you've made and not just recipes from a veg site. Any personal feedback will help. Thanks

Answer 1

I love having grilled cheeses sandwiches. It's not just about eating like a rabbit. You can have lots of great food, plus junk food. You can be a really healthy vegetarian or a not so healthy one it all depends on what you eat. I say it would be healthier then a meat eater's diet because vegetables and soy/tofu are not filled with hormones.

Answer 2

Yes, it is healthy if done correctly. I am a vegetarian and, without tooting my own horn, am healthier and in better shape than anyone I know.

The grilled cheese is okay, but don't have it with fries. Have it with a side of vegetables. During the day don't snack on chips or pretzels, etc. Cut up some fresh fruit and carry it with you to work or school. Drink lots of water.

Remember, your diet is missing a lot of protein. There's plently of lean proteins you can get WITHOUT eating meat. For example, have a salad and sprinkle a handful of nuts on it. Have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as a quick snack. Also, if you're not drinking milk (which is how most of the world works anyway), just eat a cup of steamed broccoli with your meal. That has as much calcium as you need for a whole day!

The question isn't wether being a veggie is healthy. Ask any proctologist is being a meat eater is healthy!

[Oh, one last dish! One of my favorite things to make is veggie tacos. You can get veggie meat substitute at pretty much any grocery. Then, you just make the tacos as you like adding peppers, onions, salsa, etc!]

Answer 3

Make Vegetarian Meatballs Things You’ll Need: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 tsp salt 1 cup dried breadcrumbs (wholewheat are best) 1 tsp mixed herbs seasoning 1/2 cup cracker crumbs 5 eggs 1/2 cup grated cheese 1 clove garlic SAUCE: 1 onion, finely chopped 1 can pineapple pieces and juice 1/2 cup water 2 tsp lemon juice 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup tomato ketchup 2 tbsps cornstarch Step 1: Make the vegetarian meatballs. Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Fry the balls in olive oil or similar quality oil. Set aside to cool. If you would like to use them at this step, feel free to go ahead and substitute meatballs in a different recipe. For a complete meal on its own, follow the sauce recipe next. Step 2: Make the sauce. Sauté the onion. Add the pineapple pieces and juice. Add water, lemon juice, brown sugar and ketchup. Step 3: Dilute the cornstarch with water. Step 4: Bring the sauce to a boil. Add the diluted cornstarch and stir quickly until the cornstarch becomes clear. Step 5: Arrange the vegetarian meatballs in an ovenproof dish. Pour the sauce over the meatballs. Step 6: Bake for 30 minutes in a medium oven.

Answer 4

If you eat right, vegetarianism can be very healthy. Cut out the pizza, fries, and grilled cheese. If that's all you're eating, no wonder you feel bad.

I get a lot of recipes from vegetarian sites because I don't have to do too much, if any, tweaking to get something I like. I make my own seitan (a.k.a. wheat meat) and sometimes use that as a substitute in a meaty recipe. Learn to cook tofu. Make chili with tempeh. Do stir-fry dishes with lots of veggies. Make tacos or burritos with beans or flavored veggie crumbles (Yves has a taco-flavored veggie crumble mix that's pretty good).

Check out www.vegweb.com--you'll find tons of recipes and resources for veg*ans.

Answer 5

It can be healthy to be a vegetarian, if you know what to eat. The people who are sick all the time are the ones who do not eat the correct kinds of food to replace the proteins from the meat missing from their diet.

Better dishes to eat are just home-made ones. You should get an easy cookbook and make several, let's say, meatloaves. Then, you can freeze some and eat one.

a VERY easy to make dinner is pot roast. All you have to do is stick it in the pot and let it cook itself on the stove or whatever. Then, make noodles and enjoy it. You can put the left-overs in the fridge and eat them for lunch, too.

Basically, just eat more fruits and veggies with your meals. Try to plan your dinners, and follow through. For breakfast, try to eat fruit or some grains with milk, even if you're not hungry.

Good Luck!

Answer 6

well, if the vegetarians you know eat crap and fried food all the time, it isnt healthy.
eat beans, maybe like a white bean salad
tofu, fried with spices or marinated in soy sauce
soups are a great way to add bunches of veggies into one meal, trry like a lentil soup or minestrone (if you dont make them yourself, opt for the low-sodium kind, the others have tooooons of sodium which can make you feel bloated)
i like to eat a raw dinner once in a while, like apples and celery or a salad. if you feel sick, or bloated, eat a salad, its packed with fiber and nutrients, you can add nuts and strawberry viniagrette
its really not too hard to eat healthy, it just takes a little time

Answer 7

It's important to get enough protein in your diet. One of my vegetarian co-workers recently passed out at school because she's simply not eating enough protein! Make sure you are eating lots of beans, nuts, tofu, and other meat substitutes. Portobello mushrooms are surprisingly high in protein - incorporate them into stir-fry's or just broil one up and use it as a burger patty!

Answer 8

basically, if you're a vegan you cannot eat pizza. Pizza has cheese and chesse has dairy and dairy comes from cows I.E that's from an animal that goes for grilled cheese too. Try tofu dogs

Answer 9

The vegan lifestyle is the healthiest in the world.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/ng....

http://www.vegparadise.com/news44.html

http://www.thechinastudy.com/

I know lots of vegetarians, and they are only sick when they accidentally ingest animal products, or someone purposefully puts it in their food as a "joke". I've been vegan my entire life and have never been sick.

I don't cook a lot, but my staple is mexican food. burritos- tortillas, beans, (not meat-based), rice, guacamole, salsa, and jalapenos.

Answer 10

Go to Wal-Mart (that sells food) and watch what people put in their cart. Look carefully at the consumers and note their health and looks.

Then go to a local health food store (co-op, Whole Foods), look in their cart. And look at those consumers.

Then decide.