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.
Your thyroid is a small gland located just below your Adam's apple. It produces hormones that help regulate your metabolism. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which your body does not produce enough of the necessary hormones, causing your metabolism to slow down. There is no specific vegetarian diet for hypothyroidism.
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No matter what the diet, to lose weight you need to eat fewer calories than your body burns. A vegetarian Indian diet makes a good choice as far as diets go because it is filled with foods that are rich in nutrients and high in satiating fiber. But, if you're not careful, you can still overdo it with calories.
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Lacto-ovo vegetarians exclude meat, fish and poultry from their diets, but include dairy and eggs, making it easier for them to meet their nutrient needs than vegans who don't consume eggs and dairy products. Following a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet can improve your health.
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