1. I have more energy than when I ate meat.
This is my number benefit. I use to be so tired after eating that sometimes I had to take a nap. Of course I did, my energy was being used to digest that heavy beef, pork, etc. Now my food is what is was intend- my energy source.
2. I get to enjoy fruits and vegetables everyday. In order to be healthy we all need to eat lots of fruits and veggies. Who do you know that has the proper intake of fruits and veggies?
3. Being a vegetarian has sparked my creativity and exploration as it pertains to food. I enjoy seeing how different foods go together. Now I am more willing to try a wider variety of spices. There are cultures that have foods that are vegetarian, I try different ethnic foods as well. I love falafals!
4. I am healthier. I have great cholesterol levels.
5. I have met some great people because we have vegetarianism in common. I have attended some events using http://www.meetup.com to find people who are vegetarians as well. Many vegetarians also believe in living a peaceful life. (Not all).
6. I don’t have to ever worry about salmonella poisoning from poultry. Poultry is the most common source of salmonella poisoning, when I was growing up I hated having to cut up the whole chicken my mother used to buy. The way the flesh moved made me feel weird inside. I do not have to do that anymore.
Thank Heavens!
By: Glenda Thomas
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By: sydneykasakula
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Plus I’ve been loosing weight like mad. I NEED TO GAIn WEIGHT! I NEED AN ASSSSSSSSS!!
Please!
By: Sadie
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Simpsons trivia MASTER…
I just remembered another one! My husband and I always say it whenever there is a really dramatic scene on TV where someone dies: Gobble Gobble Gobble…dead [prof frink when they are on fantasy island]
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Bodybuilding is a sport in which competitors display their perfectly built muscled bodies.
Bodybuilders rely on intense exercise to build muscle. During exercise the muscle fibres get slight tears which shows up as body pain the next day. Bodybuilders take plenty of rest after a short burst of intense training. During this period, the tears in the muscles get repaired. A good diet ensures that that the repaired muscle cells are longer and thicker thus increasing the strength and size of the muscles.
Natural bodybuilding is bodybuilding without the help of illegal stimulants, steroids or other performance enhancing drugs
Vegetarian bodybuilding is going a step further. Athletes and sportsmen all over the world are increasingly taking to vegetarianism. Carl Lewis, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King and Edwin Moses are prime examples of successful vegetarian sportsmen.
There are different types of vegetarian diets. Lacto vegetarian, the vegetarian and vegan diets are some of them. Vegetarianism is actually a lifestyle focusing on a healthier today and a disease less tomorrow.
Nutritious diet, planned exercise and adequate rest are the three requirements for success in bodybuilding.
Nutrition is the base for success in bodybuilding. Unfortunately, supplements have become more important than nutrition these days. This is mainly due to the large publicity that health supplements get. All supplements are not really effective and they are sometimes addictive. Abuse of supplements and stimulants to burn fat and help workout result in bad health later on.
It is the right mental attitude along with right nutrition and correct training that really matters in bodybuilding.
A vegetarian bodybuilding diet should contain Vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates and fats in the right proportion. One common myth about vegetarianism is that vegetarians do not get enough proteins. This is not true. Soy, nuts, seeds, lentils, legumes and beans are rich sources of proteins and they also provide vitamins, minerals, fibers and antioxidants which are not found in meat. So a vegetarian diet is actually healthier.
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Aerobic exercises like cardio burn off fat and anaerobic exercises like lifting weights build muscle. Scientifically planned exercise is a must for bodybuilding and it should never be in excess. An injury due to over training must be avoided so that all the work done till then doesn’t go waste. Hence proper technique is a cardinal rule to be followed while training.
Adequate rest is the most important part in bodybuilding. This is the time when the muscles repair themselves and the cells grow. If you do not get enough rest the muscles fibres do not get rebuilt and continuous exercise may tear the muscles causing injury.
By: John B Stevens
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We are currently helping raise a granddaughter and her mother insists that we keep her on a vegetarian diet.
This started me wondering whether or not a vegetarian diet is good for a child. I did some research into the subject and discovered some interesting facts:
1. Vegetarian children are less likely to develop fewer diseases than their meat-eating counterparts.
2. Vegetarians tend to exhibit lower rates of cardiovascular disease, colon cancer and diabetes.
One expert who was quoted in a Duke Medical News Health Brief says children who eat a well-balanced vegetarian diet can get all the nutrients they need to grow and be healthy.
In fact, Elisabetta Politi, nutrition manager at the Duke University diet and fitness center,
was recently quoted as saying, “… not to worry. A child who (is being raised vegetarian or) decides to go vegetarian can eat a well-balanced, satisfying, nutritious and healthy diet.”
The key to a good diet
“The key is to have good variety in the diet,” says Politi. “First, it’s good to look at foods that are concentrated sources of calories and protein. If you’re lacto-ovo, this will include your dairy products and eggs. Nuts are calorie-dense and appropriate for both lacto-ovo diets and vegan diets. Soy products and vegetables are good non-animal sources of protein. Peanut butter, yogurt, cheese, fruit and nuts are popular choices for kids who don’t eat meat, seafood or poultry.”
This is important because one problem with a vegetarian diet is that the child may not get the required amount of vitamin B12 and vitamin D., as these are found mostly in meats. However, if you make sure you supplement your child’s diet with more fruits and leafy green vegetables, as well as the protein-rich foods mentioned above, you can make up for the lack of meats and give your child the vitamin B12 and D they need to maintain a healthy life.
Don’t forget calcium
Another thing to keep in mind is the daily requirement for calcium. Most experts believe that all of us, not just vegetarians, get only about half the calcium recommended by major health organizations. This means that a child who is a lacto-ovo should drink at least two to three classes of milk a day. If the child is vegan, he or she should be given soy milk or calcium- fortified orange juice. You should also look for good sources of vitamin D. Studies show that when children don’t get enough vitamin D from sunshine, they can become deficient – which can easily happen in the winter. Children can get the vitamin D they need from milk or if the child is vegan, from multi-vitamin supplements.
Finally, parents who are raising vegetarian children should be concerned about calories. There are studies that show when children eat a lot of plant-based foods that are high in fiber and bulky, they may not get enough calories.
The bottom line
The bottom line is that raising children on a vegetarian diet is not difficult and can have a lot of advantages. It just requires some research and planning to make sure the kids get a diet that is adequate, satisfying and nutritional.
By: Douglas Hanna
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How to lose weight in 2 weeks can be a daunting objective if you do not have a solid and well-planned course of action. The success of any endeavor starts with a good plan. Your plan should have an objective, a method to achieve it and a specific timetable. In this case, your objective is how to lose weight in 2 weeks. Your timetable is two weeks. In addition, your method can be the following:
Vegetarian diet
If you want to succeed in your goal, then you have to eat a vegetarian diet with low fat and carbohydrate intake. Fat comes from dairy products, fat meat and trans unsaturated fats, which not only add to a person’s weight, but also increase his/her propensity for cardiovascular conditions.
How to lose weight in 2 weeks means eating a serving of one-half to one third cup of vegetables each meal. Eggplant is one of the vegetables with the least caloric content. You can cook an eggplant dish with egg white. You can also include asparagus, cabbage, broccoli, carrots, turnips, and squash. These vegetables have very low calories, ranging from 5 to 55 calories only.
You can include fruits to add variety to your food. Slices of orange, melon, papaya, and peach are good breakfast foods. Cranberry and grapefruit juices are ideal for snacks. These are delicious juices with the least amount of calories.
Nothing after six
This is a good practice if you want to know to how to lose weight in 2 weeks. Eating nothing after six in the evening, except water, ensures that you do not gain more calories while your body is at rest. Calories gained in the evening that are not burned off will proceed to the body tissues and will be stored as triglyceride, the storage form of fat. “Nothing after six” is a proven reliable way on how to lose weight in 2 weeks.
Daily jogging
You have to couple your vegetarian diet exercise if you want to succeed in your goal. Jogging is a good exercise to shed off excess weight. In addition, this excellent cardio exercise lessens the risk of cardiovascular diseases. You should jog for at least 30 minutes or more. This would increase blood circulation, promote better respiration and help in proper metabolism. Your muscle tone, muscular endurance and strength are developed, too. The exercise will burn off calories and reduce weight in the process.
How to lose weight in 2 weeks with a vegetarian diet is possible with the above-mentioned regimen. You can succeed if you put your heart and mind into this regimen.
By: Robert W. Downing
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