Most Important Foods for a Vegetarian Diet
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I have noticed recently that many of my clients have turned to a vegetarian life style simple to benefit their health. In past decades, becoming a vegetarian had become popular because of peoples passion against animal cruelty.Today, more and more people are choosing a non meat diet or various versions based on science and what may keep us living longer. No matter what type of vegetarian you are, the following foods are a must in your diet for optimal health and wellness.
- Low-fat or fat-free milk, yogurt and cheese
- Fortified soymilk or rice milk
- Fortified ready-to-eat cereals
- Calcium-fortified juice
- Calcium-set tofu
- Leafy green vegetables
- Broccoli
- Beans
- Almonds and almond butter
- Sesame seeds and sesame butter (tahini)
- Soybean nuts
- Beans
- Enriched breads, rice and pasta
- Whole grains
- Soy products
- Nuts and nut butters
- Vitamin D-fortified soymilk
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Playing tennis outside for 35 minutes can help you burn approximately 300 calories!!!!
* calories are based on activity level, age, gender and height and may vary from person to person.
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