Vegetarians often need protein substitutes like paneer or quinoa to support intense activities like running. Learn why some gain weight on a meatless diet and how to ensure you're getting enough B12 for energy and muscle health.
Vegetarian diets, when carefully planned, can help reduce the risk for a number of common, chronic diseases while providing your body with all of the nutrients necessary for you to operate with an abundance of energy and vitality.
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Vegetarianism and hypoglycemia have only a few rare links, and eating a balanced vegetarian diet can actually help control the blood-sugar-level problems associated with hypoglycemia and diabetes.
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Developed by Men's Health editor in chief David Zinczenko, the Abs Diet is based on the premise that eating certain foods every day will help you lose weight and gain lean muscle mass.
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Getting 200 grams of protein a day is normally too much. However, if you need this much protein, you can get it from a mix of plant protein, eggs and dairy.
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Nearly 5 million Americans, or more than 2 percent of the population, follow some form of a vegetarian diet. Although you might miss eating meat when you start a vegetarian diet, the benefits of vegetarianism can outweigh the disadvantages.
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Here's a list of protein-packed vegetarian foods commonly used in Indian cuisine — plus some flavorful, healthy Indian vegetarian recipes to fill you up.
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Omega-3 fatty acids -- eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA, and docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA -- are abundant in fish, and plants contain alpha-linolenic acid or ALA.
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Diet restrictions for vegetarians depend on several factors, including the type of vegetarian diet you follow. Semi-vegetarians sometimes eat chicken and fish, while lacto-vegetarians, lacto-ovovegetarians and strict vegetarians eliminate all meat, fish and poultry, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Confused by your meat substitute options? Here's a breakdown of the nutritional information and health benefits to help you find the best one for you.
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On average, vegetarians consume less saturated fat, salt and protein and fewer calories--choices that generally are healthier, according to the American Heart Association. Vegetarians typically eat more fiber and fresh vegetables as well.
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A plant-based diet can benefit the planet, your health and animals -- but not everyone is ready or able to go vegan. Reducetarianism offers an alternative.
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LIVESTRONG recently hosted an intimate dinner with Chef Tal Ronnen at Crossroads Kitchen on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles to try the Impossible Burger.
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Remember when Beyoncé and Jay-Z went vegan for 22 days? Read on to see 16 famous vegans and vegetarians.
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Being a vegetarian is pretty awesome! It's not about what you're missing out on, but what you're choosing to focus on instead — whole-food, plant-based meals that leave you smiling and satisfied.
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There’s a popular perception that you can’t kick butt in the weight room if you’re a vegetarian. “You’ll never build muscle mass,” detractors say. “You won’t get enough protein!” Well, allow me to disabuse you of that notion.
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It's a veggie burger so it's healthy, right? Not so fast. Unfortunately, some packaged veggie burgers contain less-than-healthy, overly-processed ingredients. All of which you can avoid if you make your own.
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Giving up meat and going vegetarian means you'll be healthy AND lose weight, right? Not necessarily.
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Rice balls, or onigiri, are multipurpose, portable snacks. Thought to have originated in Japan, the balls, squares or molded patties of cooked rice often appear in lunch boxes and Asian fast-food outlets. Once the rice is cooked, you can stuff the rice balls with condiments or other fillings.
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When you consider what it takes to transform soybeans into a meat analogue -- protein isolation, fiber removal and curd formation -- you can appreciate the versatility and convenience it offers. You have to treat soya meat like a starch when you cook it.
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White blood cells, or leukocytes, represent a major protective barrier between you and invading microorganisms and other potentially harmful agents. Five kinds of white blood cells exist in your body, each with a distinct function.
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