Going Vegetarian by Abigail

by bocaraton, October 3, 2009 | Permalink

    Welcome to this month’s blog about incorporating more plant based life into your diet while also celebrating National Vegetarian Month.

    First things first, I want to clear up a vegetarian lifestyle myth which is that you need large amounts of protein.  Protein is essential to any diet, but many people believe the misconception that protein mainly comes from meat, poultry & seafood.  Protein is simply free standing amino acids that you can get through all the foods you eat throughout the day, whether it be plant-based or animal-based. 

    Why is protein so important? Protein helps our body repair muscles, aids in digestion, and day to day life thrives off of these proteins. 

    Good sources of protein:  beans, yogurt, tempeh, quinoa, almonds & almond butter.  We love quinoa, so here is a great recipe using this ancient grain and power food:  www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/recipe.php?recipeId=1801

Keep in mind, we are not going Vegan which is a diet that avoids any animal based product.  So we will be consuming yogurts, cheese, and dairy products as part of our diet, which are also good sources of protein.  This is a blog about our experience with new foods, please consult your physician before making dramatic changes to your diet or lifestyle. 

One Response to “Going Vegetarian by Abigail”

1. Dana Says:
   October 4th, 2009 at 3:10 pm

   There seems to be a lot of controversy about soy products out there and it’s making wanting to go vegetarian a little confusing. We are toying with the idea of giving up meat products due to the health risks and horrific treatment of farm animals we’ve been awakened to recently.

   I had heard that tofu was bad for you but tempeh was good, only so much soy should be consumed throughout the day, etc.

   Any opinions?

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