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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.

If you are looking to lose weight effectively and want more great quick weight loss tips for FREE, visit us at http://www.QuickWeightLoss-Tips.net





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2012年7月14日 星期六

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.

If you are looking to lose weight effectively and want more great quick weight loss tips for FREE, visit us at http://www.QuickWeightLoss-Tips.net





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2012年3月15日 星期四

Vegetarianism and Vegetarian Food


Vegetarianism refers to the belief and practice of eating foods derived from the plant kingdom only. Meat or slaughtered animals (e.g. fish, shellfish, fowl, poultry) is typically excluded from the diet, as well as animal products or produce such as honey and eggs. Vegetarianism practice, however, varies, with some abstaining from meat but not from animal products like eggs.

Based on their strictness of diet, there are four types of vegetarians:

* Lacto-ovo-vegetarianism diet excludes meat, poultry, and fish but includes eggs, dairy, and honey.

* Lacto-vegetarianism excludes meat, poultry, fish, and eggs but consumes dairy and honey. 

* Ovo-vegetarianism excludes meat, poultry, fish, and dairy; eats eggs and honey.


Veganism excludes all meats and other foods derived from animals such as milk, cheese, eggs, and honey.

WHY PEOPLE GO VEGETARIAN

Though vegetarianism has been practiced for centuries by societies such as India, it's popularity in the western world surged only in the 20th century, particularly due to the growing concern on how to improve bodily health.  Some have adopted vegetarianism for ideological reasons (e.g. environmental and economic vegetarianism).

Health and nutrition

Various studies have shown that a diet that abstains from meat lower one's risk of getting deadly diseases such as heart disease. Consumption of meat has been linked with increased risk of developing cancer.

Regular consumption of vegetables, on the other hand, lowers one's risk for developing diseases such as cancer, hypertension, and osteoporosis. Vegetarian diet provides nutrients such  as carbohydrates, fiber, and folate, high levels of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidants. These elements are essential in combating or preventing development of diseases. Vegetables have also low levels of cholesterol and saturated fat, and so prevent heart disease and hypertension.

WEIGHT CONTROL

According to the American Dietetic Association, vegetarians have lower body mass index. This is because vegetables are rich in essential nutrients and amino acids, yet low in cholesterol, trans-fat, and saturated fat. People who'd like to lose or control body weight the healthy way must resort to a vegetarian diet.

RELIGIOUS REASONS

Indians account for approximately 70% of the world's vegetarians. Majority of the Indian's vegetarianism is directly linked with their Hindu belief that all animals are sacred. Buddhism and Jainism also holds vegetarianism as a moral conduct that can help believers achieve spiritual progress. Jainism espouses all-around non-violence , while Theravadin Buddhists consider taking of life and eating meat as sinful acts.  

ECOLOGICAL REASONS 

Commercial production of meat and animal products or industrial animal farming, according to a United Nations report, is one of the top contributors of air and water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, and loss of biodiversity. Forests have been lost: millions of acres of vegetation have been cleared to make way for cattle grazing. Growing of crops to feed the animals take up almost 50% of the US' water supply . 80% of all agricultural land in the country is used to grow these crops.

ECONOMIC REASONS

Animal production is many times more expensive than grain or vegetable production.  Economic vegetarians believe that raising of animals for meat consumption requires use of resources that could otherwise be used to curb world starvation. 

ETHICAL REASONS

Some people believe that animals are sentient beings and have rights to live as much as humans. Killing of animals, therefore, is viewed as morally wrong.




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2011年12月25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.

If you are looking to lose weight effectively and want more great quick weight loss tips for FREE, visit us at http://www.QuickWeightLoss-Tips.net





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