Eat your veggies…
My last blog, we talked about how different people may need different
things from their diet, and avoiding fad and crash diets. I promised
some recipes and such, but let me digress and post this as a segue to
those recipes. Thank you for your patience, before you become a patient.
Anyway, becoming vegetarian or vegan may sound like a good idea, or maybe a bad one, because the use of meat is forbidden, and yes, fish is still in the meat category, and more, vegans don’t consume ANY animal products, which include yogurt and honey. While the veggies you get will keep you healthy in the fact that you’ll get the fiber you need, getting your total amino acids may be a little difficult, because veggies rarely have the full string. So, make sure you eat a healthy variety – it’s the spice of life, remember. And to ensure you’re not becoming anemic, eat your dark leafy greens.
That may not be so easy if you’re a meat and potatoes type of person. So, here are tips if you’re trying to add more veggies to your diet. The next time you make a lasagna or chilli, use half of the amount of meat, or maybe cut it out, and substitute chopped spinach and crumbled up tofu that has been browned well, and put that in. I would stay away from some of the grittier grains, as this may detract from making healthier choices. Another good thing would be to try a grilled portabella mushroom instead of hamburger on your bun. Surprisingly, these mushrooms are very meaty, and you might not miss the meat, especially when you put cheese on it, or maybe even a little barbecue sauce. Here is a link that can help you sort some of the info about getting the amino acids, and how important it is to get your protein without the extra fat and cholesterol. http://blogs.webmd.com/food-and-nutrition/2012/07/the-power-of-protein.html?ecd=wnl_dia_071912
Seeds and nuts can be used to replace some meats as well. Soybeans, as well as miso soup is great, and it’s even good for you when you have a sour stomach and can’t even drink water. Take in small amounts every 15-30 minutes, just to get it down. the high protein levels will help you get strong.
Different kinds of fish can be super-foods, especially those that are high in omega 3 fatty acids. While taking the fish oil pills is good, eating the actual food is better. But it’s too expensive, you say? There are ones that are more affordable, and even canned salmon is better than no salmon, and mackerel is even less expensive. Just don’t slap someone else in the face with it, just because of the smell…
Here is a link/quiz about fish, and why you should eat it. I hope it helps. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/rm-quiz-fish-fact-fiction?ecd=wnl_wlw_071812
Another tidbit, is that when you have time to cook, cook in bulk, so when you’re on the run, there’s “fresh” leftovers in the freezer to pull out and have. this way, you can still enjoy a home cooked healthy meal w/o having to work for it.
This is a lot of info, so I’ll post the recipes next time, I promise… Or my name isn’t Lika, it’s a pizza.
Anyway, becoming vegetarian or vegan may sound like a good idea, or maybe a bad one, because the use of meat is forbidden, and yes, fish is still in the meat category, and more, vegans don’t consume ANY animal products, which include yogurt and honey. While the veggies you get will keep you healthy in the fact that you’ll get the fiber you need, getting your total amino acids may be a little difficult, because veggies rarely have the full string. So, make sure you eat a healthy variety – it’s the spice of life, remember. And to ensure you’re not becoming anemic, eat your dark leafy greens.
That may not be so easy if you’re a meat and potatoes type of person. So, here are tips if you’re trying to add more veggies to your diet. The next time you make a lasagna or chilli, use half of the amount of meat, or maybe cut it out, and substitute chopped spinach and crumbled up tofu that has been browned well, and put that in. I would stay away from some of the grittier grains, as this may detract from making healthier choices. Another good thing would be to try a grilled portabella mushroom instead of hamburger on your bun. Surprisingly, these mushrooms are very meaty, and you might not miss the meat, especially when you put cheese on it, or maybe even a little barbecue sauce. Here is a link that can help you sort some of the info about getting the amino acids, and how important it is to get your protein without the extra fat and cholesterol. http://blogs.webmd.com/food-and-nutrition/2012/07/the-power-of-protein.html?ecd=wnl_dia_071912
Seeds and nuts can be used to replace some meats as well. Soybeans, as well as miso soup is great, and it’s even good for you when you have a sour stomach and can’t even drink water. Take in small amounts every 15-30 minutes, just to get it down. the high protein levels will help you get strong.
Different kinds of fish can be super-foods, especially those that are high in omega 3 fatty acids. While taking the fish oil pills is good, eating the actual food is better. But it’s too expensive, you say? There are ones that are more affordable, and even canned salmon is better than no salmon, and mackerel is even less expensive. Just don’t slap someone else in the face with it, just because of the smell…
Here is a link/quiz about fish, and why you should eat it. I hope it helps. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/rm-quiz-fish-fact-fiction?ecd=wnl_wlw_071812
Another tidbit, is that when you have time to cook, cook in bulk, so when you’re on the run, there’s “fresh” leftovers in the freezer to pull out and have. this way, you can still enjoy a home cooked healthy meal w/o having to work for it.
This is a lot of info, so I’ll post the recipes next time, I promise… Or my name isn’t Lika, it’s a pizza.
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