2012年9月16日 星期日

Quick Weight Loss - Do Vegetarian Diets Really Work For Weight Loss?


People have all sorts of reasons for becoming vegetarian. With teenagers it may be both trendy and fashionable. For some, it may be an ethical choice as part of a vegan lifestyle. Those who follow a vegan lifestyle generally believe that the animal is sacred, and won't eat, wear or use anything of animal origins. Their humanity for animals becomes an overriding conviction in their lives. Vegetarians on the other hand, won't eat meat, fish or poultry, but generally will eat dairy. Their decisions are based more on individual beliefs; either moral choices or dietary needs. With the rise of obesity in this country, and a never-ending quest to lose weight, more and more people are choosing a vegetarian diet as a trend towards better health and weight loss.

There is no arguing the many benefits of being a vegetarian. Since loyal vegetarians and meat lovers will eternally be at battle on this point, it is better to rely on medical research and data to prove these benefits. Some of the most impressive data was conducted on several thousand vegetarians, over 21 years, in which they were proven to decrease their cancer risk by 30%-50%. Another review showed vegetarians experiencing lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. All in all, people on vegetarian diets were found to eat fewer calories and less fat than meat-eaters. As a result, they had substantially lower body weight than non-vegetarians.

So the question is: can a vegetarian diet REALLY help you lose weight?

Although there has been evidence suggesting that vegan diets caused increased calorie burn after meals, there is NO guarantee that following a vegetarian diet will cause weight loss.

Weight gain is all about what you consume, and how much of it. Vegetarian diets, although they should be low in fat and nutritionally balanced, with vegetables, fruits, and protein-rich foods, can actually end up adding a significant amount of fat and calories to your diet. Substituting exaggerated portions of high-fat protein for meat (peanut butter and cheese), and overloading on healthy fats (nuts and raisins), are sure ways to pack on the poinds.

Poor food choices inevitably contribute to weight gain, whether you are vegetarian or not. If your goal is to maintain a healthy weight and lose weight, then the same strategies must apply.

-Reduce your calories by opting for low fat versions.

-Limit your portions.

-Watch your fat content.

-Eat a well-balanced diet, consisting of mostly vegetables, a minimal amount of fruit, moderate amounts of healthy fats, and protein-rich foods.

The key to eating vegetarian for weight loss is to make the right food choices.




Katie Olivia Rose is an avid fitness and weight loss enthusiast.

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