Veggiesome Living

I'd love to receive some of your experiences of being vegetarian. Let me know : How long it has been What are some of your favorite dishes Maybe you can share the recipe. Send me an e-mail, tweet or comment. I am always excited hearing from you. VeggJay

                  We all know that a vegetarian diet includes fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds, pulses and nuts. Did you know there is more than one type of vegetarian diet?   These are the general categories of Vegetarians                            Vegans  – do not consume any animal products at all, not even foods made using animal    by-products.  (many of whom do not use any product which has come from animals for examples clothes, drugs or even cosmetics that have been tested on animals. )                                                                   Lacto vegetarians   – avoid meat and eggs but do consume dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt and kefir.                                                 Ovo Vegetarians – avoid meat but consume eggs.                                                     Lacto-Ovo Vegetarians –  avoid all animal flesh, but consume eggs along with dairy products.                  

In addition to going Vegan, you may go further and decide to go Raw and all Natural. Using only raw ingredients in your meals can be quite inspiring. Raw food is healthy and delicious. While some foods must be cooked in order to gain from their nutrients, having  certain foods raw helps preserve their vitamins and antioxidants, and preparing raw dishes can also be fast and simple.  I have also included a few recipes for you. You may wan to start your day with this  raw Breakfast Source: http://www.simple-veganista.com/ Begin with berries in a base of protein powder and almond butter. For added protein you may add nuts of your choice To power pack this breakfast Add  hemp hearts and chia, and any other toppings to your taste. For Lunch or Dinner you may try: Raw Zucchini Marinara Pasta  Ingredients pasta ·          8 zucchinis Ingredients sauce – makes 2 cups ·          1 cup chopped tomato ·          1 cup roma tomatoes (dehydrated or sun drie

 You know folks...  While being vegetarian is(in my humble opinon) the healthier option, we must be mindful to ensure we consume enough of the right vitamins and minerals. Ensuring we consume Vitamin B12 is essential to us vegetarians. We tend to be Vit B12 deficient since it it most easily available in "animal" options. Please visit the following site to learn more about it. https://vegetariannutrition.net/docs/B12-Vegetarian-Nutrition.pdf Here are  some Non Animal options and the serving requirements Common Sources of B12 in a Vegan Diet Serving   Amount Total cereal 3/4 cup 6.0 mcg Product 19 cereal 1 cup 6.0 mcg Kellogg’s Corn Flakes 3/4 cup 1.5 mcg Grape-Nuts cereal 1/2 cup 1.5 mcg Edensoy Extra Soymilk 1 cup 3.0 mcg Meat analogues varies 2-7 mcg Nutritional yeast  (Red Star Vegetarian Support Formula, formerly T-6635+) 1 T 4.0 mcg Sources: Pennington JAT. Bowes and Church’s Food Values of Portions Commonly Used. Lippincott, New York, 1998

YES, Successful Athletes and Sports persons can be Vegetarian. In fact, they can be healthier for it. Sit back and have a READ. VeggJay     A plant-based diet, which emphasizes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes, provides the high-carbohydrate content balanced with the protein and fat the body needs for training sessions and competition. When these three nutrients are consumed from plant-based sources and in the recommended ratios, an athlete will get all the vitamins and minerals he or she needs to best perform, recover, and perform again. An optimal sports diet for performance, recovery, and health is found in  the Power Plate —grains, vegetables, legumes, and fruits. By choosing generous servings of these nutrient-dense foods with a focus on variety and wholesomeness, your body will reap the benefits. Whole grains:  Choose whole-grain breads, cereals, rice, and pastas. They are rich in complex carbohydrate, fiber, zinc, and B vitamins. A single ser

Hi Folks, Another option for living the Veggie Lifestyle is cold turkey...Vegan     Oops "Cold turkey and Vegan in one sentence...Not Cool .. "If yuh tink yuh able"... Check out my girl Nats for the transition process @https://howtobeaveganintrini.blogspot.com/ Let her know I said 'Hello' ..... (LOL  I'm a regular poet.) VeggJay …

Hello there, How are you doing today?  Thank you for dropping in. Being vegetarian isn't as dreary as some may think. In today's world there is soooo much variety.... Depending on how far you choose to go... whether ovo, lacto or vegan the options are endless. I'll be sharing a number recipes with you later on. Just have a look at the two food pyramids below and let me know what you think. Talk to you soon. VeggJay