Sunday, October 18, 2020

Vegatarian- YOu want to turn vegetarian, must include these 3 foods in your diet

 3 foods that you must include in your diet if you are planning to turn vegetarian

Vegetarianism is an integral part of our Indian culture. Back in time and even now, there is a huge population of people who rely on plant-based and dairy foods. While there are a big number of people who eat meat-based foods, many now feel the need to turn vegetarian due to health issues, parental preferences or out of our concern for animals and their rights.

While plant-based diet can help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and even some types of cancer, it is important to note that if you don't make the switch the right way, you can become deficient in some nutrients like protein, iron and Vitamin D.

Here are some healthy foods that are a powerhouse of nutrients and must be included in your vegetarian diet so that you don't lack any nutrients.

Almonds

Almonds are rich in 15 nutrients including vitamin E, magnesium, protein, riboflavin, zinc etc. Almonds are super rich in vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant to support the pulmonary immune function. Vitamin E also protects us against infections caused by bacteria and viruses. Make sure to include a handful of almonds in your daily diet to stay fit and healthy. 

Green leafy vegetables

Green leafy vegetables are densely rich in nutrients and low in calories at the same time. Including leafy greens offers various health benefits including reduced risk of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and mental decline. Make sure to include greens like kale, spinach and lettuce in your daily meals.

Lentils

​Lentils

Nothing is more satisfying than a hot bowl of dal with some ghee tadka. We Indians love our dals, don't we? There is hardly any household that does not consume lentils regularly. Lentils are rich in soluble fibre and protein. They are a good source of vitamin B and iron. People usually categorise lentils based on their colours like yellow, red, green, brown or black. Lentils are extremely easy to prepare. When you are cutting your meat consumption, it becomes even more important to consume lentils.


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