You've got a
vegetarian coming for dinner. Don't ask: do you eat fish?
Vegetarians do not
eat animals -- whether they live on the land or in the sea. I know there are
many people out there who eat fish and call themselves vegetarians. Vegetarians
may eat eggs and diary or just one of the other. If they do eat eggs, do use genuine
free range eggs. If your vegetarian guest eats cheese, check the label for
non-animal rennet.
If your guest says
they are vegan they will not eat eggs, dairy or honey. You've cooked up a tasty
vegetarian starter and main, now to dessert. Easy right? Actually a lot of
desserts are not vegetarian friendly. Vegetarian Tapas and Vegan Tapas both
contain 150 quick and delicious snacks and bites for sharing.
Consequently, your
body is addicted to that food group. When meat is eliminated, some people may
experience significant withdrawal, something similar to quitting caffeine or
smoking. Common Health Concerns, Here are some great
sources of meatless protein:
Tofu
Nuts and seeds
Eggs
Low-fat dairy
products
Some other nutrients
that come into question as part of a vegetarian diet are:
Iron - It is
completely possible to meet your iron intake requirements with plant-based
sources. Preparing your food in iron cookware will also help increase your iron
intake.
You can also choose
to include calcium-fortified breads and cereal to your diet. Vitamin D - Your
body needs adequate calcium in order to absorb vitamin D, so both are equally
important in a vegetarian diet. There are very few natural food sources that include
vitamin D, but incorporating food such as vitamin-D fortified milk, cereals,
eggs, mushrooms, tofu and ricotta cheese into your daily diet will ensure you
won't become deficient in this important nutrient.
Most free nutrition
databases that are available online, provide the calorie, carbohydrate,
protein, and fat content of foods. Stay current with dietary recommendations by
reading nutrition tips provided by qualified experts; avoid the yo-yo effects
of fad diets and miracle foods.
Qualified nutrition
professionals with specializations in chronic health diseases, food allergies,
dietary restrictions or ethnic diets may also offer support via personalized
diet consultations and advice. Many Indians follow a vegetarian diet that also
includes eggs, and dairy products like milk, yogurt, buttermilk, cheese, and
butter. There are very few free online food databases that provide accurate
Indian cuisine nutrition facts or a protein content food list for ethnic
cuisine.
