You are an avid meat eater whose meals are incomplete without the
addition of meat. You firmly believe that eating meat is necessary for a
healthy life as it is the richest source of proteins and good quality amino
acid.
No other food can provide you with the same quality of nutrition. Vegetarians are losing out on vital nutrients because they don't eat meat.
No other food can provide you with the same quality of nutrition. Vegetarians are losing out on vital nutrients because they don't eat meat.
If you believe in any of the above, then it's time for you to do a
reality check. Meat is indeed an excellent source of protein, but it's not the
only food rich in proteins.
Vegetarian foods compare very well with meats. Many of us continue to eat meat out of ignorance because we don't know any better. This article aims at dispelling certain myths regarding meats.
Vegetarian foods compare very well with meats. Many of us continue to eat meat out of ignorance because we don't know any better. This article aims at dispelling certain myths regarding meats.
You need to eat meat to be healthy. This is baseless. You think you
need meat because of its proteins but many other non-meat foods like cheese,
beans, and groundnuts have more proteins per ounce than a burger stuffed with
ham. Do you believe that you need to consume a lot of proteins? That is a
misconception. The truth is
that the pulses, cereals, milk, vegetables, and
nuts that you eat provide you with sufficient proteins to meet your body's
requirements. Moreover, these proteins are easier for your body to assimilate
as well as free of any microorganisms that can invade your health and that are
found in meat. At the same time, vegetarian foods are cholesterol-free and
hence healthy for the heart as compared to meats.
Your meal is incomplete without meats. How does meat get its typical
taste? It is because of the seasonings and condiments that you add to the meat
while cooking. Substitute the meat with some vegetarian products using the same
flavorings and you will get the same meat-like taste. Try veggie burgers with
the same seasoning as meat or cook soy nuggets the same way and you will find
your meal as tasty, if not more than if you had included meat.
It is okay to consume fish and eggs. Most of us believe that red meat
can be harmful, but it is perfectly fine to consume fish and eggs. But all fish
do not have the same properties. Do you know which fish is rich in fat and
cholesterol and which is not? For all you know, you may be just loading
yourself with cholesterol out of ignorance. Egg yolk is also a very rich source
of cholesterol. Hence it can also be equally unhealthy.
It is difficult to start a vegetarian diet. Turning vegetarian is not
difficult, but the only thing is to avoid the temptation of giving in to eating
meat. Think about the health benefits of eating a vegetarian diet and you'll
never want to eat meat again. They not only have a longer shelf life but are
also easier to prepare to require relatively little oil and spices. The health
benefits of a vegetarian diet far outnumber that of a non-vegetarian diet.
Vegetarians are weaker than non-vegetarians. This is a complete myth.
There is no evidence to support this. Vegetarian food gives you sufficient
calories, proteins and other vitamins and minerals that can meet the
requirements of your body. At the same time, a vegetarian diet provides you
with various nutrients and non-nutrients that protect you from diseases. This
is lacking in non-vegetarian foods, thus making you more prone to heart
diseases. Hence it is a fallacy that vegetarians are weaker.
So the next time you eat meat, remember that all the nutrients that
you need come from plants and cereals and not meat. Thus meat is not a
necessary food for life. This does not imply that you stop consuming it, but do
get rid of all the myths that you believed in. Vegetarian food is equally healthy.
So if you have been chomping on that juicy red steak because of health
compulsions, it's time to bite into something else.
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