Vegetarian Daily Diet

What is your typical daily vegetarian diet? Just interested if you could share a typical day plan of what you eat. Sometimes I feel like I'm getting too much processed foods and carbs.. Thank you

Are there any websites that provide daily diet plans for vegetarians? I am not looking to loose weight, in fact I should probably gain weight. I just want a complete daily vegetarian diet plan, spelled out for me that will ensure I get all the nutrients my body needs.

what is the best daily vegetarian diet food for losing excessive weight of 178pounds?

What is the best vegetarian diet which I can eat daily with a little variation? My doctor told me to eat vegetarian diet and I can eat white meat.I should avoid red meat .

What is the daily diet of a healthy Vegetarian like ? Which supplements are necessary such as B12, omega3.. etc?

I'm starting my vegetarian diet tomorrow, what do you eat on a daily basis? Hi i'm going to be starting a vegetarian diet tomorrow and I would like to know what you as a vegetarian eat regularly so I can get some ideas on different foods to incorporate in my diet. Thanks in advance!! I have thought this through, I just want to hear about YOUR personal favorite foods. Thanks!!

Will I get enough daily nutrients if i start a vegetarian diet? im planning on eating oatmeal and fruit for breakfast, a salad with raw broccli cauliflower and tomatoes and spinach lettuce for lunch and dinner. and a nutri-grain bar in between meals as a snack. I am also taking 2 GNC whey protein shakes a day. I wanna know if this is gonna be enough nutrients throughout the day and im gonna be working out 6 days a week for approx 1.5 hours a day.

how can low heamoglobin be improved through daily vegetarian diet?

I do bodybuilding and i am a vegetarian. My daily diet comprises of following:? 8:10 am = Protein Shake (Whey protein, 2 bananas. 1 glass milk) 9:00 am = 3 eggs(half fry), @ brown bread slices, 1 boul of sprouts 12:00 = 1 boul of boiled soybean 2:00 pm = Lunch (3 wheat chapatis, 1 boul of pulses, 1 boul of ladyfinger, 1 boul of spinich) 6:00pm = 1 boul sprouts, 1 brown bread slice 8:00pm = Dinner (3 wheat chapatis, 1 boul of pulses, 1 boul of ladyfinger, 1 boul of spinich) 12:00 = 1 boul of oats and milk Is this diet appropriate for me or are there some changes which i should implement in order to get a lean muscular body. Please remember that i am a vegetarian.

What are your vegetarian diets like on a daily basis? Last year I was a vegetarian for a year, and then I stopped (don't ask why). I really want to get back to a meat free diet. I just wanted to see how other vegetarians were eating for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Thanks :D

i am walking 1 hour daily and a vegetarian diet, but my weight is not reducing, what else i should do t? i am 63 years old 5'10" hight with 192 pounds

Vegetarian/Vegan diet? I want to try and start becoming a vegetarian and slowly lead up to becoming a vegan. Can someone give me a good vegetarian/vegan daily diet? (fewer calories the better!) Starting w. breakfast, lunch, then dinner.

a good Vegetarian Diet ? im a Vegetarian and im deff. eating the wrong things considering i gained wieght ever since i decided to change to Vegetarian. (about 6 months ago). anyways, i know its not the excersize because i work out 4 times a week. so since i want to loose the wieght i gained, im going to eat 1300-1400 calories per day. whats a good daily vegetarian diet that i could eat to help me reach my goal??

I'm going vegetarian. Can you suggest a proper daily diet?

Is it possible to get 170 grams of protien per day on a vegetarian diet? I'm trying to plan a good diet to complement a daily workout routine. Can I get 170 grams protein in less than 2300 calories per day, following a strict vegetarian diet? (Also, can the protein not be mostly from soy? Because I've heard some nasty side-effects of too much soy intake, such as increased estrogen).

How do you maintain a vegetarian diet when your husband and kids are die hard meat eaters? My husband and my son both think the world is going to come to an end if we don't have meat daily. I just eliminated poultry out my diet, and I have been pork and red meat free for a few months now. I do plan on eating fish occassionally (I love fish anyway) but certainly not every day. Are there any vegetarian meals you can suggest? Or, does anyone know of a good vegetarian/pescatarian cookbook you can recommend?

Is this sensible? 15 year old girl - my daily diet. (I'm vegetarian btw)? Breakfast – Exercise: Walk around the block Food: 2 egg whites + pepper + vegetables, scrambled Lunch – Exercise: Walk around the block Food: ½ tin of tuna + pepper + vegetables Dinner – Exercise: Go to the gym for 1-2 hours Food: Vanilla Protein Shake Snacks – Exercise: 50 sit ups Food: 2 handfuls of nuts hehe, thank you Lilly Pilly. i am a vegequarium, i eat tuna :) By the way, i am trying to loose 30 pounds.

How to go on a healthy vegetarian diet? I would like to know what are the specific foods that can effectively substitute vitamins in fish, poultry, and meat and what is the daily intake in order to go 100% vegetarian while still maintaining a healthy and well-balanced diet?

Typical vegetarian diet for dogs? Ok, so I just posted this: http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgzznoE3yt3Up2qqb9ia44cgBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20090331011611AARLnBS Apparently it's possible. So what would be a typical daily diet for a vegetarian dog? Not that I plan to try it or anything, my dog is a meat-eater.

easy vegetarian recipes 4 a daily life diet, and to LOSE weight? fruit salads 4 example, easy 2 make and cheap too!!!!!!! um i cant use any grilling stuff

Please help me sort out my daily diet and exercise!? Hey everyone, thank you for talking the time to click on my question :) Basically, I have a cheerleading competition on the 11th of April and I want to start improving my diet and exercise regime to help me lose weight, get healthy and gain flexibility. I do 3 hours of dance and 5 hours of cheerleading a week. I have a relatively healthy diet, I am vegetarian, drink lots of water and eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables but I REALLY need to start cutting out carbs, especially any food containing wheat, bread, pizza, pasta=my worst enemy!! The body parts I need to work out the most are my stomach and arms, but I want to tone all over. I have access to a gym. Please, if you have time could you write up a daily vegetarian eating plan or food ideas which cancel out carbs and please write up some good exercises? Thank you so much for your help in advance :)

Good Vegetarian Diet For a 14-Year Old? I'm a 14-year old girl, 90 pounds, 5'3'', and I really really really wanna become a vegetarian. But I need to make up for the protein somehow so is there like a website that tells you what all a 14-year old girl would need in her daily diet that doesn't involve meat to be healthy?

How to gain weight on a vegetarian diet? I am a vegetarian, I am 13. I weigh 80 pounds. I want to be at least 90-95 pounds. Can you give me a daily example of what I should be eating each meal? Like... Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Thanks! Also, what are the best foods that are vegetarian that will help to include gaining weight? Thank you!

What should I eat daily as a vegetarian? (specific foods,diet,etc)? What are certain vitamins/minerals/etc that I need? I know Protein,Iron,B12,Omega 3 yada yada not the obvious ones. But feel free to include which foods have them. What specific foods should I eat? Also, should I eat those foods daily, weekly, etc. I refuse to take supplements. I believe it is unnatural. Sorry but please don't argue with this. >__< This is what I plan to eat... (it depends on what I feel like eating, this everything that I would eat) Breakfast: - Cereal (Apple Jacks, Fruit Loops, Fiberone, or Cocoa Krispies) - Maple/Brown Sugar Oatmeal /w blueberries - 1-2 eggs - A glass of almond milk, milk, or water - A bowl of blueberries, apples, and strawberries... possibly bananas - Toast /w jam or margarine Lunch: - A salad - Potato Stir Fry (my mom makes it) - Tofu w/soy sauce - Steamed cabbage /w rice and bean curd - Yogurt /w fruit (depends on what I feel like) Dinner: - Whatever my mom makes - I make my own soup (usually includes kidney a/o black beans, corn, bell peppers, and carrots) Snack: - Yogurt (Blueberry chobani, or Activia Vanilla) - Frozen Strawberry Fiberone Yogurt - A bowl of fruit - Toast - Chips - Bowl of steamed veggies... sometimes fresh - Celery and carrots - Tomatoes /w salt - Goldfish Thanks! Btw, this isn't what I eat in a day! This is anything I would eat, so please tell me what is good, bad, what nutrients it provides, etc. I'm 12 (almost 13) by the by. P.S. I hate bananas (most of the time) and I REALLY dislike peanut butter (and most nuts). I don't eat fish... if I ate fish then I would have listed it on here If you are talking about the goldfish... EWWW who eats actual goldfish!?!?! I was talking about the cheddar crackers... jeez.

Help Vegetarian Diet Information? I'm a bit frustrated. I ordered "vegetarian cooking for dummies" thinking there would be nutritional dietary information to help me formulate a diet plan, sadly the book doesn't seem to have what I'm looking for. I need a website. I really wanted to start my diet this month. I'm losing hope and I don't want to have to go through the trouble of buying another book. Can someone please help me ? Please!!! I don't intend to use much or any butter or oils at all in my cooking that's just how I am. I know how to cook so avoid the obvious information. I am not interested in presentation of the food just interested in making a daily diet plan. I'm not trying to loss weight. I want a change of lifestyle and decided to choose vegetarian because of my moral beliefs as well. I want to make sure I'm getting the required vitamins and minerals and maybe some examples. I guess low fat/calorie veg recipes cause in my family we never used butter or ate fatty foods. I need ideas for a week, I need variety but no exotic hard to find products. I dont want to have to join an auction for rare foods lol. Not to confuse anyone but I'm not considered about /calories, I just don't want to have to use butter and oils in my cooking cause I don't use them in my non vegetarian meals anyway. Please leave constructive feedback and thank you for your time and I appreciate all the help.

i am 95kgs and think i am over weight and vegetarian in diet plz suggest my daily courseswith low calories? which vegetables and items r low caloried plz inform sorry for troubles

what is a good, simple way to incorperate more veggies into my daily diet? I'm a fairly healthy eater (don't care for junk foods or soda) and i've been a vegetarian for almost two years. I like veggies, i just don't seem to eat them often and i feel like i'm lacking essential nutrients. Please, help by giving tips, recipes, anything.

What are some good sources of protein that I can easily add to my daily diet? I prefer to eat vegetarian/"flexitarian" so things like beef, pork are out of the question. I do like some fish occasionally. Cooking can be a problem some days, I need something quick. Things like peanut butter, cottage cheese and beans are foods I have often. I want some new things to try.

What is the easiet source of proteins for a vegetarian? What do you think is the easiest and abundant source of proteins in a daily diet for a vegetarian? Name more number of items though.

May you please help me broaden my vegetarian diet because I am getting tired of the same old stuff? All I eat is Pasta Roni, Rice a Roni, bread, sweets, Taco Bell, and an occassional salad about 1-3 times a week. I am pretty sure I'm not getting the required daily vitamins and minerals. Not even close. I really need more variety, but I don't eat red or green peppers, white or red onions, chunky salsa, green salsa, kelp, or egg plant. Please give me some suggestions.

Do pure vegetarians have any health problems attributed to lack of meat in their daily diet? But if someone eats only meat, he will fall sick and die fast... right?

Is the Indian Vegetarian Diet the ideal diet? My friend's family eats whole wheat unleavened bread with curried green vegetables (which vary daily), and finish off with curried toor daal and brown rice. Is this what we should be eating more often?

how do I get a healthy, not real expensive, vegetarian diet from wal-mart? I say wal-mart because i live in a somewhat small college town where we don't have any places like wild-oats or anything. I would try to go organic but I only allotted myself 200 dollars a month for food so that may not work into my budget. I ate somewhat healthy for awhile, incorporating bok choy and carrots into my daily diet but lately it's just been lots of carbs and cheap meat. (steak, chicken breast, brats) My only experience with going meatless was this summer during a failed week-long detox. It ended up being a two day detox. Any ideas of what specifically i can use in my diet to replace some of that protein my body is so used to?

I need tips on changing daily diet...? My last question was a little misunderstood, so i'm going to rephrase. It's kind of hard for me to make the transition becuase, no one in my family is a vegetarian. I want to switch diets because, i've never craved any meat except for seafood. I would like to go vegetarian, because, I just feel gross when i do eat meats. But I do love seafood, so, i might not go COMPLETELY vegetarian, i'll just cut out the red meat, any tips on other ways to get the vitamins that meat contains and such things would help, i'm an active swimmer, so i need alot of energy. Wait, i found something on a website saying vegetarians who eat fish are "pesco-vegetarians" so yeah i think that is the route ill take.

what's a good vegetarian diet that is low fibre, high protein? I've tried eating more fruit in my daily routine but this isn't doing me any good, just causing alot of pain.

What is a good daily vitamin for a young semi-vegetarian girl? Hello, I recently cut out all red meat in my diet (and I know this doesn't make me vegetarian btw) but I would consider becoming vegetarian inthe future. But as of right now, I only cut out red meat. Is there any food I should eat more of now? And what is a good inexpensive daily vitamin that will help me get the right vitamins?

What's your daily diet? (Vegan tips)? I'm fourteen, & thinking of becoming a vegetarian/vegan. Not only because I love animals, but also to improve my relationship with food (I've had a history of a restrictive eating disorder, which still bothers me, but we'll not go there). I'm just wondering what you're typical daily diet would be (as in breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks ect) & give me a few solid reasons on why to become veg. Thanks in advance. (:

Why is it so hard for me to lose weight, i work out daily and i diet, but i don't see any result? I am a vegetarian and i don't know whats the best Vegan diet.

As a Smoker and Vegetarian, should I be taking an extra supplement? I'm a daily cigarette smoker and I just started a Vegetarian diet 6 months ago. I feel much more energetic from giving up meat. I smoke 5 to 7 cigarettes a day.

How much "good" fat are you supposed to have daily? I'm a vegetarian =]? I became a vegetarian in july of this year! =] yay! Anyways I don't know how many grams of "good" fat you are supposed to have daily? aka olive oil, peanut butter, avacados etc. I'm dieting also so if it is less/more when dieting please let me know, thanks! =]

How much Vitamin B12 should one take daily,I am a vegetarian and I don't drink milk or have dairy products? I have recently started taking Vitamin B12 supplements in from of pills.each pill contain 15 mcg of vitamin b12 and other b vitamins and also vitamin c and zinc. is it ok to take vitamin b12 in from of pills ,since my diet is devoid of any meat or dairy products.

Vegetarian Diet Questions? Will I be able to meet my daily calorie needs (1800-200 calories) on a mainly vegetarian diet? Are there any down sides to a vegetarian diet? Besides nuts and eggs, is whey protein a good way to meet my protein needs? Yes, I will still be eating meat, but only occasionally. I'm 20 years old and have always ate meat, but barely any fruits and vegetables. The other reason why I want to do this is for money reasons. I don't have a whole lot of money. I've been trying to eat both meat and fruits/veggies, but it's too costly. Really, anything I can't get from meat, I can get from healthy oatmeal, peanut butter, snack bars, fruits, veggies, beans, nuts, etc. A vegetarian diet is ultimately cheaper and healthier. When I do eat meat, it would only be when I go to restaurants with friends, which is every now and then. In essence, I am looking to eat better, with affordability. You only have one body; and I want to take better care of mine, without putting a strain on my paycheck.

Do you think my daily diet is okay? Just wanted to know if my daily diet to lose is okay? And im a vegetarian so don't tell me to eat more lean meats lol I usually eat for breakfast Kashi cereal with almond milk/ soy milk or Oatmeal Snack A banana or apple or yogurt with wheat germ Lunch Steamed vegetable dumplings or something like a tofu burger or peanut butter sandwich or salad Snack Fruit or a Kashi bar Pre dinner Almonds or No salt no butter popcorn And for dinner Tofu noodles with pasta sauce and mushrooms(yum) And maybe a rice cake or low fat ice cream before I go to bed

A vegetarian diet... It's so hard, Any suggestions? The weird thing is whenever I eat meat, I'm more sluggish or tired, I don't know why, but it's just really hard on my stomach to handle when I eat it on a daily basis... I asked myself questions like, why is my stomach hurting so much? Is eating meat everyday causing this? So I did a little research online on becoming vegetarian... blah.. blah.. blah. Anyways, the thing is when I was eating more fruit, beans, soymilk, cheese, and seaweed everyday, I just noticed something changed in my body... I'm like a new person whenever I eat a vegetarian diet everyday... I'm not moody or depressed at all, I feel more energetic physically and mentally. I just hope I can stick to this diet, but it's hard... not so easy because I grew up eating meat all my life, but I'm trying to change. Anyone facing a similar situation?

is my general daily diet ok? i really need help now with this!? so i need to loose weight, and i was just wondering wether my diet is helping, and any suggestions on what to cut out? i go running 3times a week and have just started going swimming. this is my daily diet il give you an example of today and tomorow.my diet consists of stuff like fruit, brown bread, pasta, low fat yoghurts and sometimes i have a bit of chocolate.i also drink loads of water as i keep fresh bottle evian on me at all times.im also a vegetarian so how could i get the nutrients that you get out of meat into my diet without any meat today- breakfast- two slices of brown bread and slices of plum, peaches and banana and a glass of water. dinner- pasta with tomato and mushroom sauce topped with cheese and then a low fat yoghurt with granola. evening snack (i dont eat after 7pm) slices of fruit banana apple plum and peaches in natural juice. tommorrow- 3 weetabix, with a sprinkle of sugar and milk, slices of fruit. glass of water dinner- spaghetti on brown bread with butter and a glass of water evening snack- sometimes i have cerial like whatever cerial i want, or chcolate pancakes. and a glass of water so far i havent seen a difference in weight loss any advice on how to make a difference, what things am i doing wrong? like what foods are wrong? and tips on right things to eat?

Is this the ideal vegetarian diet? Please answer I might die.? I'm a vegetarian, and not a good one. I eat way too much sugar. Lately I haven't been feeling me + a shortage of breath. I looked this up and decided I am low on iron. I'm going to start to take iron pills everyday. Including completely boycotting caffeine, chips, and sugar (unless frozen yogurt treated once per day). I will treat myself to cookies and cake maybe once a week. I want everyone's opinion on my daily menu. Please let me know if I should add anything or if this looks good for the main food groups. Vitamins/Pills (taken in the morning)- 10 Almonds Iron Pill All-Purpose Vitamin Allergy Meds Breakfast- Iron-rich cereal Yogurt Orange Juice Lunch- Soy Burger w/cheese Bun Fruit Veggis (potatoes) Milk Dinner- Bun/Bread 2 eggs Spinach Salad Veggis/Mushrooms Milk Or Orange Juice Desert- Fresh berries w/fat free frozen yogurt 10 Almonds right before bed Does this look good for a healthy vegetarian diet? Will I be eating too much iron and die? PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I have developed some ocd thinking I am dying of anemia and I need to pull things together! thank you best answer!

7 months old baby, any vegetarian diet ??? My son is 7 months and 5 days old, i give him formula and 2nd veggies and fruits along with rice cereals,all being single ingredient !!!! now want to try something more for him as hes growing,crawling started to speak few words too !! 1. can anybody suggest vegetarian diet for him ??? 2.is it rt to start on something mixed , like mixed veggies and mixed fruits ,purees ,deserts,yougurts and of all cheese ,macroni. Coz i have n't started on anything till now except single ingredient, my ped had sugessted to start on all these slowly, once hes 7 months old. 3. so i want a suggesstion for his daily menu and how to go with mixed ingredient slowly, from where to start as i don't want to land him in any kinda of allergy!!!! hes has a little allergy to wheat but!!!!!and when to go with eggs???

Can I Have Some Help With A Vegetarian Diet? Hi Guys, I plan on starting a vegetarian diet for a while to see how i feel on it (at present i eat out at fast food restaurants alot), I am curious to see how i feel. I have been gaining weight lately so i'm hoping trying this and daily exercise will help me feel and look better. I am asking any of you that know anything about, are their any good sites to look for recipes for nice meals, or can you suggest any good recipes? Anything would be gratefully appreciated. I do want to clarify two things. 1.) I do not intend to be a vegetarian for long, this is for me to see how i feel after eating a strictly vegetarian diet. 2.) I Love Meat, always will, i do not do this for any animal rights purposes.

Vegetarian Diet for Teenager? I really need to lose weight, and I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how I could go for it. I'm Vegetarian, and have been so for about 8 months, so if you could stick to the "no meat" thing, that would be amazing. I have PE class every other day for school, and I have a gym membership, so the workout should be fine for me. All I'm needing is maybe a daily eating schedule and maybe different exercises I could try? If anybody could help me out, that'd be amazing :)

Daily Diet help...Please...? Hello everyone, I need help with the my diet chart. I am 52 kgs, n want to loose my weight. Fast. I walk every morning for an hour, with a little jog, n then 1 hour exercise. I tried to control my diet, but it did not helped. I really want to loose my weight, please help me with a proper diet plan, and if any changes in my daily routine. N ya, I am vegetarian. I hae no idea about fats that each food contains, so I need a complete diet chart. What should I eat and what not. Thank you.

Please help me build my daily food intake? Im 13 weigh 100 pounds, and 5 feet tall. I don't eat right, I eat a lot,often and stay hungry. Lately ive been feeling puffy Please help me build a daily diet i can stick to?? Oh, I keep kosher and I'm a vegetarian. I go to the gym once a week for an hour and a half and Im a girl.

Is this diet for muscle mass gain good? I'm 15 yrs. old and weigh 100 lbs. and I want to gain muscle mass. My workout routine is very good. My daily diet consists of 160 g Protein, 280 g Carbs and 70 g Fat. These are all from vegetarian and egg sources. Is this diet good for maximum muscle gain and minimum fat gain?

what's a good daily exercise for a vegetarian 13 year old? i'm 13, 5'3...and 109 pounds. i've got more cellulite than most people i know, and i think its really unhealthy. i'm not allowed to do sports -- lessons/teams/etc. butttt...i go the park every now and then... i'm not looking for a diet, but what's a good way to stay in shape?

If I need to eat 1836 calories a day to maintain my weight, how many do I need to eat daily to lose weight? I used a BMR calculator to reach this number. I am 5'6" and weigh 120 lbs. My goal weight is 110. I'm not sure how much WHAT I eat is a factor, but I maintain a relatively balanced vegetarian diet. Thanks!

What does your daily diet consist of? Mine is startbucks, cereal, grapes and vegetarian chili oh my bad starbucks typing error lol

Where can I get food (dinner) caterred on a daily basis? I live within 5km to Sydney CBD and on a vegetarian diet.

Good vegetarian diet food? I have a lot of exta fat in my legs and stomach. It looks so ugly. I hate it! I walk a lot, but I am starting to go running with my dog, and I am going to start doing squats, crunches, ect... All my old cheerleading workouts. However I eat a lot of carbs because im a vegetarian (I eat no chicken, fish, and no eggs, I also dont drink milk) For breakfast lately I have been having 2 rice cakes with hummas on it, I just eat to much throughout the day and the fat isnt going away. Do you have any daily food suggestions? I currently weigh 120, and I would like to get down to about 113, and lower my BMI, which is in the normal range, but I have a small frame. Thanks you : )

Is my daily diet healthy? Im a 17 year old girl and i weigh about 129 lbs, last time i checked of course which was about 3 weeks ago. I am a vegetarian as well. I wake up and go to school and get there about 7:40 so i normally skip breakfast. At 9:15 however i eat about 150 calories of plain cheerios ( not the honey nut ones ) with a cup of skim fat free milk. About 80 calories as well as an apple. Then i eat again at 6:00. Then i normally eat either half a cereal bowl of vegetarian chili. which is about 170 calories with some saltine crackers ( 140 calories ) and 70 calories of weight watchers shredded cheese. Or instead of chili, i have a 120 calorie can of soup. For snack i eat a 90 calorie, low fat granola bar with another apple. I realize i only eat about 800 calories a day. But yet at times i still feel fat. i fit into juniors size smalls at places like aeropostale, hollister, pac sun...etc and i wear a size 5 - 7 juniors jeans. and im 5'7". but i still feel fat. does my diet appear tto be one that would make me gain weight?

what should i eat if i want to become vegetarian to lose some extra weight? hey im 15 years old and i weight 158 lbs. i am 5'5" and i want to start eating stuff that will make me lose as much weight as possible. i dont like meat so could someone give me a daily diet that would increase fat burn? i also dont eat much because i am so busy. usually i run everyday for 30 minutes at a moderate pace. what else could i do?! help please :]] thanks a bunch <3

How much protein is necessary in a semi-vegetarian diet or normal everyday diet? I am in the process of becoming a vegetarian, due to lack of time to focus on being one now, and the fact that my mom cooks meat-packed meals for dinner daily. Anyway, I try to avoid eating meat in totality, and I get most of my protein through milk, eggs, cheese, and other random sources. I have heard mixed answers about how much protein is needed in a day, so does anyone have a clear cut answer? If you could recommend protein filled foods, that'd be great too. (I'd also like to lose a little weight, so preferably not excess or fat-related protein like nuts)

I need tips for a balanced vegetarian diet when trying to build muscle? I have been working out a lot recently and am focusing on building some mores muscle. (Luckily I have a great supply of protein powder at my disposal.) Here plan for the day: This morning (I did a strength training workout combined with some light cardio) I mixed some frozen strawberries in with some diet v8 and two scoops of protein powder. (240 cals total and 45+ grams of protein. Lunch- About 2 1/2 cups of salad consisting of romaine lettuce, broccoli, tomatoes, carrots, and light cesear dressing. (Only 15 calories and no fat for the dressing.) I also had immitation soy chicken with about 11 grams of protein and 90 calories. (No fat.) *I'm not sure how to calculate the vegetable proteins since I didn't check label & serving size when it was prepared. I'm having sushi for dinner and I'm pretty sure it contains avocados, carrot, ginger and comes with wasabi and soy sauce. Is this a good routine? And how much protein added on to the daily amount is required in order to build muscle? Also, I've been vegetarian for over a year, so no "Include some animal proteins" please. (I'll take my protein without the fat.) I do take vitamins including liquid B12 since I have had anemia for years. (Not related to vegetarianism.) Also, I have made a pledge TODAY to cut WAY back on sugar (Unless it's natural -like in fruits- I want to keep it to a minimal amount) and I am QUITTING caffiene. I know, I am expecting some difficulty, but I think it is healthier in the long run. Thanks everyone! :) Also, I am not overweight or trying to lose weight. I am actually on the slim side, which is why I want some muscular tone and definition. I also enjoy living healthy, but I don't want to drop lbs. I am 5'10'' and 123 lbs right now.

Is my daily diet healthy for a teenager? I have a strange diet or at least thats what my friends say... I am a vegetarian so meats are a huge NO! I usually only consume 2-3 servings of fruit and 2 cups of yogurt each day with about 15 bottles of water. I am very slim, and underweight to be honest, but overall i feel healthy... Is my diet healthy? I'm not trying to loose weight, I just am wondering if it's a healthy life style choice?

Please tell me a "candida diet" daily eating plan please.? Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner. I have a blender, how do I make nut butter? I'm a vegetarian.

I'm going to go on a vegetarian diet for the one month. Is that long enough to see results? I'll still allow myself to have eggs, milk, butter, cheese, etc, but no meat, including fish. I guess that's what vegetarian means... Haha. Anyway, would one month be long enough to see results in my body, my skin, and just my overall habits? Or would I need to keep going for longer? I plan to take daily vitamins as well, so I get the correct nutrients. Also, are there any side effects? Is there anything I should be aware of? Thanks everyone! Cheers, - Claire That's nice, but I didn't ask for your opinion. I asked you to answer my question. I'm doing this to change the way I feel about myself and the way I look at life, not about how I look. I feel fine about that, I just need a change in my life. Thanks for the tips guys!

How can I make the switch to a vegetarian diet and also ensure I am getting adequate nutrition? I am considering making the switch to a diet containing mostly raw vegetables and fruits (and probably will still eat eggs, whole grain bread, and every once in a while some salmon/tuna) but I am having trouble planning first what to buy at the whole foods market and plan meals every week in a way that ensures I am getting most vitamins and minerals, protein, etc (I will take supplements and ensure I get B12 etc but still). Is there a place on the web that will map out my week with recipes and daily nutrition ideas? Is there a meal planner I can hire or something that has a focus on this types of lifestyles?

A Healthy Daily Diet? I am just getting into this fitness thing (I want to do some modeling and be healthier), and I was wondering what to eat. I am already a vegetarian. I want to cut out sugar and dairy pretty much completely (I am taking a multivitamin and calcium vitamins) to keep my skin clear and bright. I am 5 feet 6 and 1/2 inches, 117 pounds. I often find I just forget to eat or don't have enough time. I need to fix that, and exercise as well. Does anyone have any general or food tips? Thank you! :)

What's an inexpensive, low-fat way to add iron to my daily diet? Here's the problem: lately I've been very light headed. Sometimes I can't even shift my weight without getting dizzy. I thought it might have been my blood pressure because it was worse when I ate oranges all the time and I discovered that they can lower your blood pressure. But I went to the doctor and they gave me a clean bill of health. I stopped eating oranges and the dizziness mildly subsided, but got worse again. I was just told that maybe I don't have enough iron intake. So, I need a way to include iron in my diet without slapping a pound of meat on my plate every night. I'm not a vegetarian, but meatless alternatives are preferred. Please and thanks! Ask.com is a search engine, Honey. That's why I came here. :)

Ketosis weight loss diet for vegetarians? I am trying to start a ketosis diet to lose weight but I am a vegetarian. What are some good foods that I could eat? I read egg whites and cheese are good and protein powder, but no nuts. My main protein income is usually nuts and beans. Are beans still ok? And it says to up the fat intake. I only get about 5% of the daily fat as it is and barley lose weight. Uping the fat doens't make sense.. How would that help me lose weight? I do not want to take meds or anything to induce ketosis.

Daily diet plan? Holiday on July 11th what should i do to tone up and what should i eat each day for each meal to become skinnier and ( firmer) i weigh 136lbs and im 5"6. Thankyouu (im a vegetarian btw)

What is the best diet when I only have 13 weeks? I have 13 weeks to diet before Spring Break and I want to look good! Is it possible to loose 20 lbs by then? What would be the most effective diet? I am vegetarian so nothing where I would have to eat all meat. I am going to the gym starting now, how much would you recommend I excercise daily? I can't go to the gym on weekends but weekdays I can. Any websites or anything would help! Thank you all so much for your replies! I don't want to sound rude because I appreciate everyone's advice, but I know eating right and exercising can work, but obviously I need a little more guidance than that! So any programs or anything like that would be helpful. Thanks again!

Do you eat fruit on a daily basis? I'm just curious if other Vegans/Vegetarians eat a lot of fruit throughout the average day. Besides bananas and blue berries (made into a smoothie on a bi-weekly basis), I don't eat fruit. Unless you consider a tomato a fruit, there are no fruits in my daily diet.

Ketosis weight loss diet for vegetarians? I am trying to start a ketosis diet to lose weight but I am a vegetarian. What are some good foods that I could eat? I read egg whites and cheese are good and protein powder, but no nuts. My main protein income is usually nuts and beans. Are beans still ok? And it says to up the fat intake. I only get about 5% of the daily fat as it is and barley lose weight. Uping the fat doens't make sense.. How would that help me lose weight? I do not want to take meds or anything to induce ketosis.

wondering if my daily diet is too much food? i'm trying not to weigh out food and count calories to get over an eating disorder, so just trying to eat when hungry, stop when full. breakfast: crunchy oatbakes cereal, (fairly big bowl) with oatmilk, and an activia yoghurt. lunch: a sandwich of somesort, egg filler tomorrow, on wholemeal bread, a light cheese spread today and sometimes its tofu, rocket and beansprouts with chilli jam. then a bannana or somesort of fruit. if im hungry later on i will either have: oatmilk, again, or munch on grapes, or have another yoghurt, (im not always peckish now, depends what my lunch was) if im really hungry i sometimes have soup with a roll dinner: generally a stirfry with quorn chicken, or vegetables with a vegetarian burger, or a healthy ready meal. occasionally i have rice or pasta. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- sometimes i have a chocolate bar as a snack in the day, but thats not very often, on weekends i tend to relax and sometimes have puddings and crisps. is this too much food though? i don't want to end up binging.

Fish oil a good supplement for a VEGETARIAN diet? I was watching Oprah the other day and she claimed that fish oil can be used as a supplement for many vegetarians who don't get their daily needs in essential fatty acids. I find that a bit ironic and am a tad bit confused by it. Does she not consider fish a meat, as I know many people do not? I'm not criticizing, I'm just trying to figure out how this has proved to be useful to vegetarians. I really want to try it though as I've read about the enormous health benefits it can provide. But I have a question about the way the fish oil is extracted from the fish. Do they kill the sardines (and other types) to extract the oil from the flesh? That may seem like a stupid question to some, but please try not to be harsh. I'm just extremely curious. Thanks for your help. I understand that fish is a meat. But I was wondering why Oprah claimed it a good supplement for a vegetarian diet. Basically, why do so many vegetarians take fish oil if it doesn't sound vegetarian? I thought I was missing something.

Becoming a vegetarian? I'm thinking of becoming a vegetarian but I was wondering how difficult it is. Can any vegetarians share experiences and your daily diet? Thanks.

Is being a vegetarian really all that healthy? I've thought about being a vegetarian a couple times before until I realized that you don't get the regular protein and nutrients that you're suppose to get daily. Is there other things that you can eat to have a regular protein and nutrients diet while being a vegetarian?

i want to loose 4 kg in a month...i want proper diet daily to be followed...? i am ready to eat anythin.. i can live on fruits only if i have to... but please give me a good healthy diet... i work out ay the gym for 1and half hours five days a week.. i had thyroid prev not now... my muscle weight is excellent and i dont want to loose muscle weight but want to lose fat... i need a very healthy diet chart with timings to be followed any one can help!!... oh and one more thing i am a vegetarian ... so keep that in mind!!...

Any ideas of what I should eat before running........? I'm a vegetarian and I also run about 20 miles a week. Can anyone give me an idea of what I should be eating throughout the day so that ill have energy to run and also stick to a low fat vegetarian diet. A daily food plan would be cool.

How do vegetarians get their daily intake of proteins? I mean the ones who eat STRICTLY fruits & vegetables. I think those are vegans, right? Well, I learned in Biology class that it's dangerous to not have meats & proteins in your diet because you lose muscle mass.

who out there is a vegetarian? ok well i have been a vegetarian for about 7 months. I was just wondering if there was any other vegetarians out there. i also want to know what certain foods should i be focusing on? since i do not eat any sort of meat(fish/sea food, chicken, pork, cow...) i know that my body is being deprived of some nutrients. what foods should i be eating more often to make up for my "no meat" diet?... P.s i take daily vitamins so don't mention that, i already know that. i have also visited my doctor and he said i was healthy.

A healthy diet? I am a healthy 19 year old male with a height of 5'11" and a weight of 11 stone. I am a lacto-ovo vegetarian. Is this an appropriate daily diet for someone like me? 2 litres of full milk 0.5 litres of orange juice 0.5 litres of apple juice 3-4 bananas 1-2 helping(s) of vegetables 4-5 raw eggs (not cooked)* 1-2 helping(s) of cereal 1 bar of chocolate (do not ask me to remove this) *For the second question, what would the impact be if I consumed this much clean cholesterol? What are the effects of consuming clean cholesterol and how does the body handle it compared to damaged cholesterol? Sources and citations will get you browny points, though educated opinions are welcome. Additional: Do not warn me about salmonella poisoning, it is very unlikely to happen, especially from where my eggs are coming from.

Is it possible to bulk up as a lacto-ovo vegetarian? I have been a vegetarian my whole life (male, 150 lbs, 18-20 years of age), and I was wondering if there is a way to gain muscle mass and definition say within 12-14 months without compromising my diet preference. I exercise daily (either weight training or cardio), drink whey shakes after each session, and try to consume very little fat and sugar. Is there anything else I can do? Also, what are some fun cardio excercise alternatives that can be performed alone? (I detest running, but ironically, I love soccer.) I figured jump rope could be one.

what is in your typical daily menu? i am 28 years old and i am considering going vegetarian , or following a raw food diet for the health benefits mostly. however it does kind of concern me that i will not get enough of what my body needs. can someone reassure me that it is possible and maybe someone could give me a typical daily menu for a vegetarian. much appreciated in advance!!

Starting A Vegan Diet...Any Advice? I'm going vegan. It's something I've been thinking about for some time now, but I can first remember considering it when I learned of Daniel's challenge to the king to eat a vegan diet. I recently thought of it again because of my renewed vigor for the spiritual, enlightenment, and harmony...how could I live in harmony with the world when I ate the life in it, especially such tortured life that goes on in our slaughterhouses? Certainly, I would be much more comfortable hunting my own meat, because I could at least ensure that the animal doesn't live a life of suffering, and that honor and thanks would be given for the life instead of just an electrical zap to the brain and into a vat of boiling water. What really pushed me over the edge is a book I bought dealing with the diet of people who have fibromyalgia (FM), a syndrome I developed in the Marine Corps. It doesn't advocate vegetarianism specifically (it mentions fish and also has recipes with meat), but does speak of vegetarian, vegan, and raw diets tested on FM patients, with the greatest results coming from the vegan and raw diets. So that's the back story. I have a few questions for you experienced vegans out there...keep in mind that I will not only be on a vegan diet, but a natural diet, so pre-packaged, over-processed, additive-filled animal-free products are off-limits to me. 1. What are any tricks, tips, etc. that you've learned/discovered? 2. Do you grow your own food? Where do you live that you do this, and how hard is it? I usually end up killing plants...I don't have a green thumb. I have heard of little communes where people come together and have a patch of garden, would this be advocated? 3. I come from a bodybuilding background. It died with my diagnosis, but I like to maintain as much muscle as possible. I have already made the switch to soy protein from whey for my post-workout protein shakes. Are there any other ways to ensure that I am getting complete protein? I do know that grain + legume = complete protein. 4. Do you take any supplements? I hear that vitamin B12 is an animal-only supplement. How do you ensure that your supplements are vegan? 5. What does your daily diet look like? 6. I am not specifically looking to lose weight, but especially considering my concern with muscle mass, how much weight am I anticipating to lose? I exercise several times a week (cardio, weights, yoga). Thank you in advance. Namaste. cin2win: I should probably have also stated that I will be eating an extremely varied diet that will be rice in various enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Do I still need to worry about hair loss and whatnot? Thanks, tmkt, for reminding me of my delicious sushi. :( However, I would prefer specific answers to the questions from everyone who answers. Thanks. Hypertrophy: It's funny you mentioned that. I am a huge fan of Indian food, especially admiring how tasty it is without adding a bunch of junk. I have some pre-packaged Indian cuisine for convenience...it's kosher, vegan, and more, while also providing whole food with no added crap.

My son has decided to become a vegetarian? I was hoping for some info about vegetarianism. My 8 year son has decided he wants to be a vegetarian (he still eats fish, dairy, eggs). I thought this might just be a passing phase, but it's been 2 weeks now. I want to encourage him. Although no one else in the family is a vegetarian, we do eat pretty healthy - no fast food, no fried foods, etc. And Noah never was much of a meat eater anyway. My concern is how to get enough protein into his diet. What types of food can you recommend he eat? And does anyone have any good vegetarian recipes out there for me to try? Should I have him take a daily vitamin to place any nutrients he might not be receiving? Thanks!

vegetarian on a diet?? I'm trying to restrict my caloric intake to 1200 calories a day and burn about 400 daily. I am a pescetarian (I eat only seafood meat). How can I recieve all the nutrients I need without feeling fatigued or surpassing my calorie limit. I'm moderately active and feel tired without food (doesn't matter if it's nutritious or not). Thanks.

Am I technically vegetarian? My daily diet goes something like this 2 gallons of raw grassfed milk 8tbsp. of Organic Ghee Butter 3 Raw eggs per day Maybe once a week about 6 servings of vegetables Maybe once a week a couple handfulls of fruit (this is my actual diet, but I am just pointing out the blatent overuse of the word vegetarian, I mean after all I have technically been vegetarian for a few months, think of all the studies that could have been twisted now with this logic I showed you) Note I eat around 5500 calories a day

Vegetarian Gluten and Dairy free daily eating plan help please!? Hello :) I am vegetarian and have a gluten and dairy intolerance (v annoying) and what's more i am at university with a limited budget. I don't necessarily want vegan substitutes (i.e vegan cheese) or anything like that i'm just looking for some guidelines to how i can eat a healthy balanced diet, while not spending too much money.. Please help..as i am living on cucumber and apples at the moment!! XX

Diet for a vegetarian shot putt-er? Im on a new "regime" so to speak, I have shot practice 1-2 hours a day depending on the day of the week, and I do 30 minutes of weight and 45 of cardio at the local gym daily. I have a whey protein shake for breakfast, an average lunch, and I drink a lot of water. What Im looking for are new, vegetarian, recipes I can try out to spice up my meals and to help improve my throwing ability. Also any drill tips or techniques would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! :)