The Benefits Of Eating Less Meat

Meat-Free Meals:

The Benefits Of Eating Less Meat

You can eat healthy without spending too much. One way to make healthy savings is to often offer less meat.

Contents of the page :

                1. Introduction

                2. Health worker

                3. Amount of protein

                4. You have to try

                5. How to avoid meat

                6. Be half-vegetarian

Providing healthy economic meals can be a challenge. Meat-free meals consist of vegetables, legumes and whole grains instead of meat, because they are cheaper than meat. You may be able to save money by eating meat-free meals once or twice a week. In addition, meat-free meals offer health benefits.

Health worker

A plant-based diet based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, cereals such as beans, legumes and nuts is rich in fiber, vitamins and other nutrients. People who eat plant-only foods -- known as vegetarians -- generally get fewer calories and less fat, have lower weights and are at lower risk of heart disease than other non-vegetarians.

Eating less meat has a protective effect. The risks of eating sausage, lanchon meat and other processed meats also increase. People who ate poultry and fish often had a lower risk of death.

How much protein do you need?

In fact, most Americans get enough protein in their diets. Adults generally need to get 10 to 35 percent of total daily calories. Based on a diet of 2,000 calories per day, this amount ranges from 50 to 175 grams per day. Of course, you can get protein from sources other than meat.

In fact, dietary guidelines recommend that Americans choose a variety of foods that contain protein, such as eggs, low-fat yogurt and processed products, beans and peas, soy products, unsalted nuts and seeds. The guidelines also suggest replacing protein-containing foods that are higher in solid fats with lower choices.

In solid fats and calories. Fats found in meat, poultry, eggs and high-fat dairy products such as cheese are solid fats, while the fats found in seafood, nuts and seeds are oils.

Try meat-free meals once or twice a week

You don't have to stop taking it. Instead, try softening meat-free meals. Consider meat-free meals for one day a week. If you don't like the idea of spending a whole day without meat, start with two meat-free meals every week and be at dinner.

Plan meals that are the appetizers you love that are usually meat-free, such as lasagna, soup or pasta salad. Or try replacing the following protein-rich foods with meat in your favorite recipes:

                1. Beans, legumes - great in cooks and salads

                2. Vegetarian fried beans - a good alternative to meat in burrito and taco pies

                3. Tofu - the perfect addition to half-fried dishes

When there's meat on the menu.

When your meals include meat, don't overeat. Choose fat-free pieces and avoid larger than usual parts. Serving protein should not exceed 3 ounces (85 grams) - about the size of playing cards - and should not occupy more than a quarter of your plate. Whole grains make up for the rest.

Be half-vegetarian for your health

The term "half-vegetarian" has always described someone who mostly eats plant-based food, but usually eats meat, poultry and fish. Such a kind of healthy eating is the central idea of the Mediterranean diet - which reduces red meat and is based on fruits, vegetables, Legumes, whole grains and healthy fats - it has shown its ability to reduce your risk of heart disease and other chronic diseases. Why don't you start getting your body fit and start reaping the health benefits?