Vegetarian diets can take on a number of forms, depending on the type of animal-based products one chooses to consume.
Ovo-lacto Vegetarians: Plant-based Diet + Eggs and Dairy
Lacto-vegetarians: Plant-based Diet + Dairy
Pescatarians: Plant-based Diet + Fish
Flexitarians: Plant-based Diet + Occasional Animal Flesh
Vegans: Plant-based Diet Only
The commonality among the various vegetarian groups is that they all center on a plant-based diet that emphasizes vegetables, fruit, grains and legumes (beans, lentils, and peanuts). Plant-based nutrition has long been studied for its health benefits. Research indicates that plant-based diets may reduce the likelihood for specific cardiovascular complications such as:
-Higher LDL (Bad) Cholesterol
-Elevated Triglyceride Levels
-High Blood Pressure
-Overweight and Obesity
-Diabetes
Recent findings from a large Oxford study demonstrated that vegetarians were 32 percent less likely to be hospitalized or die from heart disease as compared to their non-vegetarian peers (Crowe, 2013). But reaping the health benefits of a vegetarian diet doesn’t necessarily mean that we need to make major changes in the way we eat. Incorporating plant-based foods just one day a week can make a big difference in the way we feel. This is the basis for the “Meatless Monday” movement, which began as a public health campaign to encourage individuals to consume a vegetarian diet just one day each week for better health by consuming lean, plant-based protein sources (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Plant Protein Examples
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Source
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Serving Size
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Protein (grams)
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Tempeh
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1 cup
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31g
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Buckwheat
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1 cup
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23g
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Seitan
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3 ounces
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21g
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Tofu
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1 cup
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20g
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These protein sources can be easily incorporated into meals. For example, quinoa and buckwheat can be served in place of traditional sides such as potatoes or rice and also doubles as a protein-packed breakfast cereal. And beans and lentils are great protein additions to toss in soups and salads. Other plant-based proteins such as tempeh, seitan and
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