Early Days of Vegetarianism and Supplement Support

Vegetarian diets are popular and becoming even more so. Reason for a vegetarian diet are varied and there are many benefits for being vegetarian. Some of which include the consumption of fibre, folic acid, vitamins C and E , magnesium and unsaturated fats. The health benefits of being a vegetarian are reducing your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers . Having lower cholesterol, being thinner and having lower blood pressure.

Yet some vegetarians rely too heavily on processed foods which can be high in sugar, sodium and saturated fat. And as they may not be eating enough fruits, vegetables, whole grains and calcium rich foods thus missing out on the nutrients the provide.

Also if you are a vegetarian that relies on grain heavy processed foods as a substitute for animal proteins , your are likely not to be getting the sulfur you need because sulfur is lost during the processing as well as many other nutrients they provide. If you are just starting out on your journey of vegetarianism you may struggle in the beginning to find the best combination of foods and the amount of foods with variations to stave off hunger and give you all the nutrients you need.

You may also be lacking in sufficient amounts of Omega 3 DHA which is an essential Omega 3 fat found in marine animals such as fish and Antarctic krill.

B12 is an important vitamin which will be missing in many a vegetarian diet and can be tricky to replace as it is mainly found in animal based foods.Fortified yeas extracts is and can be a suitable replacement . However you either love it or hate it.

One way to transition to a vegetarian diet is to gradually reduce your meat intake while increasing fruits and vegetables.
Here are some tips to help you get started:

Try some of your favourite recipes and substitute the meat .For example try using tofu instead of chicken in a stir fry or a soya based product. You can use black beans in chilli con carne as a substitute for mince.

Increase the number of meatless meals each week.You can go meatless for a couple of days of the week to start with then slowly increase your meatless days until you go the whole week vegetarian . This way you can test and research which are the best combination of foods for you. There may already be a number of meatless foods you already enjoy such as spaghetti with tomato sauce or vegetable stir fry. Find ways to include greens , such as spinach , kale, Swiss chard and fermented foods such as sauerkraut in your daily diet. The more variety you bring in to your daily diet the more, the more likely you will be able to meet all you nutritional needs.

Experiment and research using the internet and by buying cookbooks . Or you can get advice and support from a vegetarian you may know or there may be a vegetarian society group local to you .

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Supplementing. For example :- protein powders to support metabolism and energy levels, meal shakes to support the intake of healthy calories , which will keep you full and fuelled. Cleanse and detox supplements to remove toxins that may have accumulated over time from years of poor diet. Digestive supplements . Digestive complaints , food intolerance and allergies can all represent obstacles to sustaining your vegetarian status .

A combination of the above work effectively when taken in conjunction with a balanced diet and will ease your journey to being a happy sustained healthy vegetarian .

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