When migrating from a normal diet to a vegetarian diet, many of us don’t understand how difficult it is for us to reschedule years of eating habits.
Worse if you have switched to a vegetarian diet in order to lose weight, you might discover that you will actually gain weight, if you’re not following the right rules.
The most important rule of any diet is the absolute necessary presence of protein in our body.
You’ll definitely need protein to maintain a good health, so mushrooms are ideal for you. Also, vegetal protein can be found in soy. You can cook it and eat it in various ways that you’ll surely find satisfying!
To replace meat, consider adding your favorite protein shake, bar, or powder to your daily routine. Everyone needs supplements in their diets. While meat substitutes are easy to add to your routine, they do not typically contain enough protein to satisfy your total daily requirement.
To supplement the fake meat in your diet, you will need to diversify. If you are in your first days of vegetarian diet, many temptations may occur. You are still in that period of time when your body’s not fully adapted to your new life style and you’ll probably need a snack.
That’s why many people tend to gain weight, although they are eating less – that need of protein mentioned above is still there. So, in case of emergency, carry a jar of almonds, protein bars, cashews, or peanuts in the car. They are high in protein, won’t melt and don’t have expiration dates. Having an alternative snack with you at all times will help you reduce temptations to have meat and fast food and will make eating away from home less stressful.
