The health benefits of becoming a vegetarian are countless. Among other things, those who choose to go green are less prone to sicknesses such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. However, totally eliminating meat from one’s diet is extremely difficult. So instead of forcing you to throw away all the steaks stored in the freezer, this article will give you some healthy nutrition tips on how to become a vegetarian for a day.
Since you’re only going to be a vegetarian one day every week, the first thing to do is to pick the day. You’ll need to select a day where you aren’t that busy as this process will require some extra time for you to prepare your vegetarian dishes. Here are some ideas on what to eat for each meal. Remember that it is essential to plan your meals ahead.
For breakfast:
• Scrambled eggs, an English muffin with cheese, and fruit salad for dessert
• Low-sugar, high-protein cereal with dried fruits
• Hot oatmeal
For lunch:
• A hearty salad with loads of veggies and some fruits (kiwis, strawberries, etc.), sunflower seeds, and some cheese
• Lentil soups with a side of rice crackers
For dinner:
• Black bean chili and buttered French bread
• Stir-fried mixed veggies with some sesame ginger sauce (note: it’s much better to have a variety of vegetables as it makes the meal tastier and healthier. Try kale, fiddleheads, baby corn, mushrooms, hot peppers, etc.)
Snacks throughout the day:
• Cottage cheese accompanied by a fruit (i.e. peaches or strawberries)
• Peanuts (in moderation, of course)
• Hard-boiled eggs
• Dried fruits (peaches, apricots, mangoes, prunes)
There are lots of other non-meat meals that will be able to provide your body with sufficient nutrients. Lots of websites provide full vegetarian menus that are not only healthy, but easy to prepare as well. Go ahead, start the green revolution in your life. GP
I became a Vegan three years ago and i can say that my health have been very very good. meat and dairy substitutes like soy also works well for the body.
After shifting to vegetarianism my health has improved dramatically. You can find all sorts of meat and dairy substitutes nowadays.
This is a brilliant idea! Most of us (Americans) consume far too much meat and animal products and every little bit less helps. Your idea of being a one-day vegetarian is a very smart and attainable goal. I’m off to make a tofu and veggie stir-fry!