Monday 16 July 2012

Being a Vegetarian and Losing Weight


Most people who are trying to lose weight basically want to lose those unwanted fats. What better way to lose weight then to become a vegetarian. A vegetarian's diet has all the necessary nutrients, minerals and vitamins the human body will ever need. Quality and complete nutrition can be found in fruits, vegetables and grains which makes-up a vegetarian's diet.
Obesity or being overweight is a worldwide problem and studies have proven that a big reason for this, is the kind of food that people are consuming. Because everybody is busy with no time to really consider what to eat plus the fact that global economy isn't so good more people prefer to eat cheap processed food. Different options have been introduced to lose weight but it should be considered that the body still needs a certain low amount of fat to have one's immune system function properly or for the hormonal and reproductive system to work just fine. One sure way to achieve this, is to have a vegetarian diet, there will be weight loss without compromising one's health. Diet pills, diet fads and liposuctions are not the only option in fact, opt for the safer and healthier choice which changing into a vegetarian diet to achieve weight loss.
A vegetarian's diet is the best choice if one wants to lose weight because it is safer and healthier. It is healthier in the sense that you get all the nutrients you need but at the same time you also get the necessary calories and fat for your immune system, reproductive system and hormones to function properly.
Most people eat because they feel that their stomach is empty but with a vegetarians diet you can even eat than you used to eat and will get a feeling of being full without the unnecessary fat and calories. For people seriously considering a vegetarian diet for weight loss should stick to fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C and rich in fiber. Vitamin C is highly recommended for a weight loss program because it is believed to stop the fat absorption in the body. Fibers on the other hand are also great for weight loss because they give the feeling of being full so that you won't want to be eating or think you are hungry and it helps in the digestion of food. Another recommendation for weight loss is the consuming of fruits that are high in water content because they help suppress one's appetite. All these can be possible with the vegetarian diet. Even for one who has a sweet tooth, a vegetarian diet is not impossible because your craving for any sugary treats and desserts like cookies, cakes, candy bars and ice cream can be replace by fruit smoothies, fruit fondue or fruits dipped in natural peanut butter.
Other great fruits in the vegetarian diet that can help in weight loss include guava which is rich in fiber and helps suppress appetite and regulates the level of insulin in the body. Melon fruits are also rich in fiber and contain high level of water that stays longer in the stomach to curb one's appetite. Apples have pectin fiber that stops the storing of unwanted fat plus regulates the blood glucose level.
Some more great food from a vegetarians diet that can aid in weight loss is mushrooms which are considered to be a vegetable rich in L-ergothioneine which is an antioxidant. Carrots are vegetables that are low in calories. Broccoli is another beneficial food for losing weight since it contains a lot of fiber, protein, potassium, folate, magnesium, phosphorus and Vitamin C.

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