Vegetarian Diet
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Kiwilimón - 2018-10-16T09:11:54.678629Z
Vegetarians are distinguished by not consuming any animal products of any kind. If you don't know what a vegetarian's diet is and what foods a vegetarian consumes, we have prepared information for you that may be very useful.
A vegetarian's diet has certain characteristics such as:
- The foods they consume are natural, fresh, and rich in nutrients. Antioxidants are also preserved in vegetables, thus they consume less harmful foods.
- They do not excessively consume saturated fats and animal proteins.
- Their diet is high in fiber.
- Due to the same ingredients in their food pyramid, it prevents certain diseases such as heart conditions, diabetes, certain types of cancer, and hypertension.
The main foods are:
- First level: Grains
- Second level: Vegetables and fruits
- Third level: Dairy products or their substitutes
- Fourth level: Legumes, nuts, and seeds
- Fifth level: Fats, oils, and sugars
According to these levels, this is the amount of daily consumption, with fifth-level foods being the least consumed and first-level foods being the most consumed.
Cooking Recipes
Next, we present some vegetarian recipes that may be very useful for you.
(It is important to click on the recipe title to see more preparation details)
Rice with Mushrooms and Almonds. The mushrooms, almonds, and parsley make this rice a perfect side dish for chicken, fish, or vegetables.http://blog.kiwilimon.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=5396&action=edit
Chayote Puree. Delicious chayote puree to introduce babies to vegetables. It is very easy to make at home.
Vietnamese Soup. A chicken broth with noodles and vegetables, just like in Vietnam.
Vegetable Soup. A tomato broth with many different vegetables.
Tabouleh. A recipe for Arabic wheat with tomato, onion, and cilantro.
Crunchy Vegetable Tartare. This is a light appetizer, easy to prepare and very impressive.
Spring Pasta. A rich and healthy pasta with vegetables like broccoli, bell pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini.
Pasta Stuffed with Ricotta Cheese. This recipe is a great vegetarian dish of pasta shells filled with a ricotta cheese mixture topped with arrabbiata sauce.
Portobello Sandwich. This delicious vegetarian sandwich features grilled portobello and vegetables inside ciabatta bread.
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