VEGETARIANYou do not become vegetarian by chance! Among the reasons, there is obviously the desire to stay healthy. If fruits and vegetables are an interesting alternative, it must still make sure to compose a balanced meal! Discover the hidden virtues of the system and some green tips to avoid pitfalls.

You have opted for a vegetarian diet or you hesitate to put you in green? Why not, provided you follow some rules.
Vegetarianism to good health?

Vegetarian santel the government says eating fruit and vegetables is good for health! But then being a vegetarian, protects there disease? Numerous studies have addressed the issue. And it seems that this choice is beneficial for the heart! Indeed, proponents of green food have fewer problems with tension, are less heart attacks and suffer less frequently from cardiovascular problems This power could also reduce the risk of some cancers, although this benefit is not completely certain . No rush: fruits and vegetables are perhaps not the main culprits: the whole, vegetarians are more careful about their diets, smoke less, do sports, etc.. In short, they are living healthier! In all cases, being vegetarian is not harmful to the body … if we avoid the shortcomings!

In search of lost protein

One of the major deficiencies which exposes the vegetarian is lack of protein. These substances are essential for our body to produce muscle, but also hormones, enzymes, etc.. But the main source of protein is meat or fish. There are vegetable proteins, say the most savvy on the issue, which may partially offset the losses from the lack of meat. But you must know that they are much less rich in some essential amino acids (the building blocks of protein). Fortunately, the allies may allow the weight to balance its vegetarian contributions: dairy, cereal derivatives (bread, flour, pasta, semolina, rice …), eggs and pulses (white or red beans, peas broken beans, chick peas …). At least two of these elements must therefore be located at each meal, varying associations. The safest way is to make every meal a grain product and a milk product, which we add either an egg or a pulse, all completed course of fruit and vegetables. If in doubt, please consult your nutritionist.

Is not no iron

Another major risk in vegetarians: iron deficiency. Because there still is meat, especially red meat, which is the main source of this mineral. Certainly, many vegetables also contain iron, but it is much less bioavailable, that is to say, harder to be absorbed by our body. If you are a strict vegetarian about meat, but you still eat fish, you can keep the iron intake of good quality. But if you prohibit meat and seafood, you must choose again for dried vegetables, eggs and milk to avoid deficiencies. But this remains a difficult exercise and should not hesitate to consult his doctor in case of loss of form and persistent fatigue.

Finally, remember that, vegetarian or not, maintain its body also requires a little physical activity. At least 30 minutes of brisk walking per day or equivalent are required to stay in shape … and stay green!