Question 1

i've been on vacations and while i've tried my best with my diet, i've increased my salt consumption and alcohol intake. my feet and ankle are swollen. what can i do? i travel 3+ hours in two days?

Accepted Answer

: Elevate your feet as much as possible, especially when sitting for long periods. If you are on a plane for 3+ hours, periodically get up and walk around to prevent blood clots. If in a car, stop and walk around periodically. And, limit salt and alcohol intake. Have fun on vacation!

Question 2

please suggest a vegetarian diet?

Accepted Answer

Eliminate meat: How strict do you want.  For instance a vegan diet eliminates all products derived from animals such as eggs, cheese, milk, etc.  Ordinary vegetarian eliminates only meat and direct meat products.  There are many cookbooks in any bookstore on good recipes, and you can google "vegetarian diet" on the internet for helpful suggestions.

Question 3

is a vegetarian diet bad for a person?

Accepted Answer

NO; many benefits!!!: A large body of research shows that vegetarian diets are "associated with lower blood cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, less obesity & consequently less heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and mortality."- quoting from www.Vegetarian-nutrition.Info/updates/vegetarian_diets_health_benefits.Php/  not all vegetarian diets are equal, but a balanced vegetarian diet is very healthy!

Question 4

could vegetarian diet affect your mood?

Accepted Answer

Mood in Vegetarians: An Article in Nutrition Journal of 2010- Vegetarian diets are associated with healthy mood states: a cross-sectional study in Seventh Day Adventist adults-
The vegetarians in our survey reported significantly less negative emotion than the omnivores as measured by mood scales.
Higher intake of total polyunsaturated fat and  high circulating concentrations of antioxidants  may explain mood profile

Question 5

can anyone put a vegetarian diet chart for me?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Goggle the "china study", listen to the various lectures and purchase the book of the same name. Very informative and well researched, addressing the benefits of a plant based diet. Best.

Question 6

who can i contact to plan out a vegetarian diet?

Accepted Answer

Registered Dietitian: Look for local registered dietitians that can help you put together the healthiest meal plan. Please bare in mind that a vegetarian diet excludes vitamin B12 so you will need to get that from other sources. I recommend you consume wild fish like salmon if you are not completely opposed to fish. Otherwise, you will need to take a B12 supplement.

Question 7

what can i do to begin a correct vegetarian diet?

Accepted Answer

Many: Whole grains are a great source of protein, but the one with the highest protein content is quinoa.  All beans, lentils, & peas, tofu & soy products, edamame, tvp and tempeh.  Nuts, including peanuts, cashews, almonds and walnuts all contain protein, as do seeds like sesame seeds and sunflower seeds.   Store-bought meat substitute products & seitan are rich in protein, as are protein shakes.

Question 8

what should i do to gain weight with a vegetarian diet?

Accepted Answer

Eat more: There are plenty of overweight vegans.  Bread and potatoes included.  Discuss with a nutritionist what foods are highest in calories that you like to eat.

Question 9

what would be a way to get stronger on a vegetarian diet?

Accepted Answer

Protein/exercise/cal: Adequate protein in diet, a structured exercise program 4 strength, & adequate caloric in take. Join a health club, c an at-c who can tailor a program 4 ur needs & abilities. Do 1 on 1 4 a while until u feel confident u can do on ur own. A partner or going 2 semi private groups of 5-6 is very helpful. U make friends and keeps u going as scheduled like 3 days/wk.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: vegetarian diet?

Accepted Answer

No meat diet: It is a diet where the person does not eat meat (red meat, poultry, fish, etc.).   It may also include abstention from by-products of animal slaughter, such as animal-derived rennet and gelatin.

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