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The average American certainly could benefit from increasing their daily intake of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
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Why should one avoid non-vegetarian foods?
While they are not "bad" in and of themselves, non-vegetarian foods (i.e. meats) can be high in fats, contain more bacteria that vegetarian (i.e. plants and grains) foods, and can be less healthy.
Where can I learn more about vegetarian foods?
There are many places to learn about vegetarian foods and the health benefits of becomming a vegetarian. There are web sites to look for this information as well as health and wellness journals and magazines.
Why should you not be vegetarians?
People choose not to be vegetarian for different reasons. However, a vegetarian diet is much more healthy than a diet of meat and dairy.
Does the vegetarian diet change as you get older?
Yes it does. You will discover more foods to eat.
What are cons of being a vegetarian?
Being a vegetarian is bad because they tend to eat more fat and sugar foods as they don't eat meat.
How do you gain weight on a vegetarian diet?
Eat more energy dense vegetarian foods - nuts, sunflower seeds, peanut butter, dried fruit.
What foods should people eat?
People should eat healthy foods. Healthy foods are foods that are good for you and your body. Healthy foods are (tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, apples, grapes, bananas etc.)For more of a broad and informative place for what should people eat, go to this link:http://www.choosemyplate.gov/healthy foods like fruits and vegetablesthat all depends, how old are you?what your health rate is?do you exercise?if you want to go on a healthy diet,you should ask your doctor about yourage group.
Would it cost more to put vegetarian foods in school cafeterias?
If it is done properly it is unlikely to cost more money. What it might cost more in however is time if the vegetarian foods are going to be prepared ahead of time. I guess it depends whether you are going to buy in the vegetarian options or make them yourself. If buying them in, they may cost more as they might be seen as a 'premium' item and there may not be quite the 'economy of scale' that exists with the meat options.
How can I get more protein on a vegetarian diet?
To increase your protein intake in a vegetarian diet, try to consume foods like beans, lentils, nuts, and dairy. Also, you can supplement with protein powders.
What foods should I eat if I have blood type A?
Blood type A people are just the opposite of Blood type O people. You should avoid foods high in fat and eat low fat foods and eat more plant based type foods in your diet.
Can teenagers be vegetarian?
Yes, they can! However, it's best if a responsible, informed adult makes sure they're eating healthy foods (yes, you can be a unhealthy vegetarian). Becoming a vegetarian is quite easy. See the related link below for more info.
How do you gain twenty five lbs eating healthy vegetarian?
Build up on muscle or eat more in quantity of healthy foods.
