10 Myths About Vegetarianism

To date, according to unofficial estimates, about 1/6 of the population of our planet are supporters of vegetarianism.

To date, according to unofficial estimates, about 1/6 of the population of our planet are supporters of vegetarianism. Let's try to dispel the myths that this nutrition system or even lifestyle has acquired.

The first myth: vegetarians lack vitality and strength.

 

This myth is based on the fact that vegetarians eat exclusively low-calorie plant foods. This is true! But they get all the necessary substances and the necessary daily amount of calories. The main thing is to properly organize your diet. There are even professional athletes among vegans - weightlifters, basketball players, bodybuilders and many others. For them, without energy and strength - nothing!

The second myth: all vegetarians are thin and slender.

Of course it isn't. They, like meat-eaters, can overeat and be quite "in the body."

Myth #3: Vegetarians don't get enough protein.

 

Almost all products contain protein in any quantity, only sugar and alcohol can be excluded. The most important vegetable source of protein is legumes. And trust me, there's plenty of it. Let's say in 100 g of beans - 22 g of protein, and in 100 g of beef - only 19 g. Draw your conclusions.

Myth #4: Vegetarians don't get enough iron.

The situation is the same as with protein. If the diet is made correctly, then the gland will be. It is abundant in plant foods: cabbage, spinach, cereals, nuts, dried fruits and other products.

Myth #5: Soy products cause breast cancer.

 

Fortunately, medical research has helped dispel this myth. With moderate consumption of soy products - cancer does not threaten. The most popular on the vegetarian menu are soy milk and tofu. No more than two servings a day and you'll be fine.

Myth #6: Classic food is healthier than vegetarian food.

Rather, on the contrary, with a classic diet, a person eats a lot of trans fats and refined sugar, which enter the body with various foods. And plant foods fill the body with fiber, which, in turn, removes toxins and toxins.

Myth #7: Fruit sugar is bad too.

 

It is not at all necessary that a vegetarian will consume more fruit than the average meat eater. After all, the diet is very diverse and fruits are just a dessert for a vegetarian. To date, the World Health Organization assures that there is no harm to health from the sugar we get from fruits.

Eighth myth: a meager menu, they eat the same thing all the time.

Friends, you can find a lot of sites with vegetarian recipes and pages on social networks, where a huge selection of recipes for vegetarian dishes is presented! Even recipes for vegetarian cakes will last you 365 days. You have to be a very lazy vegetarian to eat the same thing.   

Myth 9: Pregnancy and vegetarianism are incompatible.

 

Partly it is. It is still recommended to include cottage cheese and other dairy products in the menu, continuing to do so at the stage of breastfeeding. This is needed to get vitamin B12. The rest of the diet should be as balanced as possible to obtain all the necessary components of the child's nutrition. Most importantly, listen to your body! If he persistently requires meat - eat. Pregnancy is not a field for experiments.

Well, the tenth myth: vegetarianism is cheap, they are trying to save money.

If there are only potatoes, carrots and apples, then it is possible. But this won't last long. To get all the necessary substances, the diet should contain nuts, dried fruits, fruits and vegetables, which are very expensive out of season. To get a set of amino acids, you need soy or coconut milk. As a result, the consumer basket of a vegetarian will be even more expensive than the classic set of products.

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