Vegetarian Diet Advice
Foods
to include in a healthy vegetarian diet.
Fruit
In particular those high in Vitamin C, like blackberries, strawberries,
raspberries, blackcurrants, citrus fruit, kiwi fruit, peaches, mango,
cantaloupe melon, apples. Also for iron, include dried fruits like apricots
and peaches.
Vegetables
In particular vegetables high in Vitamin A (beta-carotene) and Vitamin
C. Carrots, squash, sweet potato, tomatoes, spinach, kale, collard greens,
brocolli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, onions, leeks, avocado.
Nuts and
Seeds
Rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids and high in Vitamin E. Unsalted
nuts,
like walnuts, cashew, brazil nuts and almonds, and seeds like sunflower,
flaxseeds, poppy seeds and pumpkin seeds.
Pulses
and Grains
Including lentils, chick peas (garbanzo beans), brown rice, whole wheat
bread,
wheatgerm, whole wheat cereals, pasta, couscous, bulgar, noodles.
Seaweed
Like Nori, Wakame, Kombu, Arame, which contain natural hormones and plant
chemicals which help during menopause.
Soy Products
Like calcium-fortified soy milk and yogurt and tofu.
Calcium
Include calcium-rich foods like low-fat cheeses, tofu, almonds, low-fat
milk and yogurt, brazil nuts, seeds, chickpeas, broccoli, leafy green
vegetables and bread.
Try this great vegetarian
diet plan.
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free vegetarian diet advice, try: Vegetarian
Healthy Diet Information
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