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if you are already eating a vegetarian diet or if you are moving in that direction, then by simply eating enough food from a variety of sources (consuming sufficient calories for your energy needs), you will automatically be getting enough protein. why? because each and every plant food contains complete protein in varying amounts. some plant foods, including broccoli, asparagus, bamboo shoots, and brussels sprouts, are very high in protein. they contain a higher percentage of protein (as a percentage of total calories) than beef, milk or eggs. although many people are under the misconception that they need lots of protein to be healthy, in fact, high-protein diets have been linked to several health related problems. excess protein is broken down by the liver and excreted by the kidneys as urea. urea acts as a diuretic, causing water and minerals to be lost from the kidneys. one of the most important minerals lost in this way is calcium because to counteract the protein onslaught calcium is pulled out of the bones. adding milk to get your calcium then becomes the mother of all nightmares. remember, the dairy industry sells dairy for profit, not for health. calcium loss is related to osteoporosis - brittle bones that can break very easily. osteoporosis is a health problem affecting 10 million americans with another 18 million suffering with low bone mass. this accounts for approximately 10% of the population. osteoporosis, however, does not appear to be a problem in countries where protein needs are met from the more traditional plant based meals, such as the rice and vegetables of china; the beans, rice and tortillas of mexico; and the vegetable curries and pea dahls of india. because this changes as these cultures "westernize" their diets, many doctors, scientists, and researchers conclude that the animal based, high protein diet of the western countries may be responsible for the high rates of osteoporosis. other problems associated with high protein diets include kidney stones, reduced kidney function, gout, arthritis, and cancer of the breast, prostate, pancreas, colon, rectum and uterus. a flesh based diet contains too much protein, which is not good for our health. a vegetarian diet is usually lower in protein, provided you are not overdoing protein rich dairy products or eating too many legumes. more than one meal a day of high protein legumes, such as beans, peas and lentils, can lead to protein overload, even in a vegetarian diet. rather than worrying about not getting enough protein, we should be more concerned about our source of protein. if coming from animal sources, not only are you getting too much, but you are also getting cholesterol, saturated fat, no fiber and no carbohydrate. each of these "extras" can cause major health problems in their own right. despite meat being a decent source of iron, vegetables are way better. this is because they have an excellent vitamin c content, are absent in flesh, dairy, eggs, fats and sugar, and assist in the absorption of iron. great sources of iron are green leafy vegetables, dried apricots, prunes, peaches, raisins, dates, legumes, nuts, whole grains, blackstrap molasses, tofu, alfalfa sprouts, peas, pumpkin seeds, wheat germ, bran and soy milk. also, excellent plant based sources of b12 include tempeh, miso, fortified soymilk, seaweed, mushrooms, sourdough bread, parsley and brewer's yeast. the main point here is to be relaxed enough about nutrition to enjoy vegetarianism. take a walk on the wild side and go "through the looking glass". it's a ride you will come to love! aloha!
Source :NaturalNews.com
Date :
29
March
2010
Category :
Food And Health
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the food exhibition sial in paris last week was a clear opportunity to witness current, and future, trends and innovations in the global food and drink industry. it came as no surprise to see that the number of companies moving into the health arena continues to increase. new products with a health twist are launched on a seemingly daily basis. the darling of the health frenzy has to be soya.
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roquette has optimised the production process for its nutralys pea protein to enable higher levels to be used without affecting taste. it expects the breakthrough to bring considerable new market opportunities. the 77 year-old family-owned french company first launched its nutralys range in early 2007. historically the company’s main raw materials have been wheat, potatoes and rice, from which it extracts starch.
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a key factor in feeding toddlers healthy snacks and avoiding tantrums is to be organized. toddlers are typically not very patient when they are hungry so preempt this stage by packing, in advance, some healthy snacks which can grabbed at a moment`s notice. it is vital to get children to enjoy fruit and vegetables at an early age. so many parents and well meaning friends think they are giving a child a treat by handing them a candy bar or packet of potato crisps.
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a new taste modification platform from wild flavors claims to allow manufacturers of savoury goods to add the distinct umami flavor - and mouthfeel - to their products. launched globally last week, savorcrave is suitable for use in products such as soups, sauces, meat marinades, frozen entrees and seasonings. it is the latest addition to the firm's line of flavor modification technologies, and claims to add back the "often missing sensation of umami" into foods and beverages.
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formulating rice noodles with alginate may enhance the structural properties of rice dough, which could lead to the development of a successful commercial rice noodle product, says a new study. “results are promising for the development of commercial rice noodles with superior appearance, textural profile and digestibility,” wrote the researchers from the national university of singapore and nestle r&d center, singapore, in the journal food hydrocolloids .
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