So often when people say they are vegetarian they mean that they do not eat meat. But being a vegetarian is about more than just not eating meat. It is possible to be a vegetarian in the sense of not eating meat and eat a very unhealthy diet indeed. A vegetarian diet may by high in cholesterol if it relies too much on cheese and eggs. It may be low in fiber if it is based on refined grain products like white bread, white pasta and white rice.
If it lacks fresh vegetables you diet will be deficient in vitamins and minerals. You may vegetarian but you may not be eating a healthful vegetarian diet. Going vegetarian is about more than just not eating meat. It means taking a positive decision to eat a wide range of foods that provide a balanced mixture of nutrients. It is important to plan the change to a vegetarian diet. This may mean buying some new equipment for your kitchen. If you are used to eating convenience foods you may need to buy some basic items.
The next step is to plan your meals. Not all vegetarian meals rely on cheese, eggs and milk for protein. These are useful ingredients in a vegetarian diet but not by any means essential. It is perfectly possible to get enough protein by combining grains with pulse such as peas, beans and lentils. A bowl of lentil soup with a slice of bread provides the entire essential amino you need. Chili beans and rice combine in the same way to create what is called a complete protein.
A diet based on pulses and whole grains has the immense of advantage of providing you with enough fiber. This is important to maintain colon health. Cancer of the colon is most common among people who eat a diet based on over-refined processed foods. Fiber is one of the key ingredients in a healthful vegetarian diet. Switching to a high fiber diet takes a little time.
Your body needs to adjust. So take things slowly at first. A healthful vegetarian diet based on whole grains, pulses, nuts, fruits, and vegetables will also be good for your heart as it is low in fat. The fats you use in vegetarian cooking should be vegetable fats and oils such as olive oil, coconut oil or groundnut oil.
There is no reason to exclude butter from a vegetarian diet especially if most of the fat you are consuming is of vegetable origin. One of the great things about a healthful vegetarian diet is that it helps to maintain you weight at the right level. You will still pile on the pounds if you binge on ice cream but a really healthful vegetarian diet leaves you feeling satisfied so that you are less likely to overindulge in sweet things.
Review of different vegetarian cooking shows
The options for vegetarians are not limited as the general misconception holds; as a matter of fact they are enormous in number. A variety of vegetarian cooking has blossomed to cater to the needs of the vegetarians. Regina’s Vegetarian Table provides an exciting and fresh new look at cooking healthy, fast, fresh and delicious vegetarian cuisine. It takes you on a global tour of unimagined variety and flavors.
Her recipes include Bow Tie Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes ñ James Boyce, Cream of Green Lentil Soup, Digestive Smoothie, Wild Mushroom Soup, Fig Banana Smoothie, Smokey Apple Fig Salad, Southwestern Gazpacho, Vegetable Tamales, Jasmine Rice Pudding, Lemon Thyme Pasta With Roasted Vegetables, Twice Baked Potatoes, Verde and Mexicali, Deep Dish , Spanakopitta, Paratha, Chili Pepper and Squash, Corncakes w/Mexican, Soup Gratine, Smoked Mozzarella with Radicchio and Rosemary Basil Vinaigrette, Marinated Tofu and Greens.
Peaches and Cream Smoothie, Navy Bean Sauce over Grilled Vegetables, Corn Stuffed Bell Peppers, Hazelnut Vinaigrette, English Pea Griddle Cakes, Spinach and Tofu Salad, Auyervedic Smoothie, Mediterranean Vegetable Strata, Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding with Fennel and Baby Corn Truffle Essence, Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Lasagna of Zucchini Spring Onions, and Grilled Portobellos, Radish, Watercress and Pea Broth and many more delicious dishes.
Delicious TV. is aims to be a completely vegetarian cooking and lifestyle television show featuring host Toni Fiore. The host’s approach is simple yet effective by adapting known family recipes and molding them into a healthier way of eating. The show emphasizes on easy preparation and readily available fresh ingredients. It’s much more than a designer television show, it helps people to learn and implement healthy cooking at home.
They offer a wide range of recipes from appetizers to desserts, breads, pastas, sauces, etc. You name it and it’s there. Their recipes like Focaccia on the grill go from yum to WOW when you cook it on the grill! Avid viewers can get hold of a two episode DVD at the cost of $9.95.The new season includes Gonzo Garbanzo recipes! The Post Punk Kitchen caters to bring to its vegetarian views unique and mouthwatering vegan recipes. The specialty is that the most of the ingredients are very ordinary and simple to find.
They have a humungous range of recipes ranging from Yummy cookies which include Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies and Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies; Main dishes like Ceylon Style Tofu Curry, Ethiopiam Tomato Lentil Stew, Mango Ginger Tofu and Seitan Potobella Stroganoff; Luscious sauces consisting of Basic Marinara Sauce, Basil Mint Pesto, Salsa Verde ; Breakfast favorites like Pumpkin Waffles, Scrambled Tofu; MMMM muffins including Sunny Corn Muffins and Mocha Chip Muffins and finally Appetizers & side dishes like Tempeh Sausage Crumbles, Baked Acorn Squash and Apples, Yam Fries and Spicy Peanut Dip.
Excerpted from the book Cooking Mastery by Wings Of Success.
This excerpt has been edited and condensed for clarity.
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