| The vegetarian way of eating can be a very healthy | | | | own. Beans can be enjoyed plain, but they are also |
| style of eating. The guidelines are the same with a | | | | available with different seasonings to alter or enhance |
| healthy diet, but one should always try to vary and | | | | their taste. |
| moderate their food intake. Meat in any form is stricltly | | | | Nuts have to be eaten in moderation due to their high |
| eliminated from vegetarians' diets. Often, the different | | | | fat content (albeit monounsaturated, a "good" fat), but |
| classifications of vegetarians is based on which foods | | | | they also deliver a good amount of protein. By having |
| they do or do not consume. Dairy products, such as | | | | one cup of cooked beans, you'll get the same amount |
| eggs, are the main part of the lacto-ovo vegetarian's | | | | of protein as eating two ounces of meat. The nutrients |
| diet but they will not partake of the flesh of animals. | | | | of concern for vegans, who avoid all types of animal |
| Vegetarians go to great lengths to avoid consuming | | | | food, are vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D. Animal |
| food that contains any trace of animal origin. | | | | meat is the usual source of B12 in the diet of most |
| Quite a few vegetarians are concerned that they are | | | | Americans. In order to achieve an acceptable intake of |
| lacking in protein intake since they don't eat meat. Most | | | | B12, vitamin B12 supplements or foods should be |
| Americans eat more protein than is really required | | | | regularly consumed. Soy and milk products are good |
| without even recognizing it. Milk and other dairy | | | | examples. |
| products are a fantastic way to get protein for people | | | | Vegans can find alternative sources of calcium in |
| who consider themselves to be lacto-ovo vegetarians. | | | | orange juice or soy milk, both of which are fortified |
| Vegans on the other hand, get their protein from nuts, | | | | with calcium. You can add calcium to your diet from |
| seeds, and soy products. | | | | eating beans and leafy green vegetables. Vegetarians, |
| There are such a variety of beans to eat: green and | | | | while relying on basic food groups, should be certain to |
| red lentils, peanuts, split peas, pinto, soy, kidney, etc. | | | | control their intake of vitamins and calcium. Not only is |
| Some beans are commonly eaten already, we have | | | | this important for healthy eating habits, but good health |
| kidney beans in chili, refried beans in Mexican meals, as | | | | generally. Paying attention to what you eat means a |
| well as red beans and rice and pinto beans on their | | | | long life filled with lots of good for your food. |