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Why be a Vegetarian?
There are many advantages of being a vegetarian. One of them being a lower heart disease risk. Because of low fat content, saturated fat and cholesterol content in a vegetarian diet, there is way less of a chance of heart disease. High blood cholesterol levels are associated with increased risk of heart disease. Most saturated fats in fact all saturated facts come from animals, by eliminating these altogether, there is way less of a risk of heart disease, therefore, increasing your overall longevity.
Difference
Vegans are vegetarians but vegetarians are not always vegans.
Macronutrietns for a Vegetarian
Calories: made of carbohydrates, fat, and protein
Their goal is:
-To gain 1 lb/week, increase by 500 cals/day
-To lose 1 lb/week, decrease by 500 cals/day
Carbohydrates: Should make up 55-75% of calories
Fat:Should make up less than 30% of calories
If you are interested
If you are interested in becoming a vegetarian most vegetarians see a registered dietitian. Because vegetarians can only eat certain foods which are not meat, chicken, fish or seafood so you are really limited. So, you are going to be lacking certain nutrients that will keep you healthy.
Bibliography
- Check Listhttp://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:cgwdupiwj5oJ:dolphin.upenn.edu/~pennstar/Macronutrient_Checklist.doc+macronutrients+of+vegetarian&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us
- http://womansday.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=79119#sun
- http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/vegetarian.html
- http://www.vegcooking.com/index.asp
- http://www.vegetarianvegan.com/Vegan_Vs_Vegetarian.html
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