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Vegetarianism has been practiced in many countries around the world. There are a few key reasons people choose to be a vegetarian. Health reasons and religious practices are amongst the most common motives.
What Are the Different Types of Vegetarian Diets?
There are a few kinds of vegetarian diets which are slightly different from one another.
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Lacto-ova-vegetarians - Do not eat meat, fish and poultry. They do take eggs and dairy products. This is the most common type of vegetarians.
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Lacto-vegetarians - Do not consume eggs, meat, poultry and fish, but diary products are alright for them.
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Vegans - The rules of vegans are stricter. They cannot eat meat, fish, poultry, eggs, diary products and any other animal produce.
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Fruitarians - The most restrictive vegetarians. This group is the subset of the Vegans. There are strictly no animal products, grains or vegetables for them. Their diets comprises only fruits, nuts and seeds.
Vegetarian Diet & Health
Typical vegetarian foods are generally healthy as they contain less saturated fat and more dietary fiber and starchy carbohydrate. There is a wide variety of vegetarian foods:
Including correct balance of foods from each group in your everyday diets shall give you enough vitamins, mineral and nutrients while keeping you living a healthy life.
Vegetables and fruits provides vital vitamins and mineral such as vitamins A, C, E, zinc and iron, while adding vibrant colors and varied flavor to your foods. Besides, this group also provide the important dietary fiber and antioxidant nutrients.
Beans and legumes, grains and cereal, on the other hand provide dietary fiber, complex carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals.
Seeds and nuts are usually used to enhance the texture and taste of your cooking while providing important nutrients. Dairy products, eggs and soy produce are the main sources of protein which is good for the growth of our body cells.
Vegetarian Cooking
Successful vegetarian cooking is the way of combining the wide variety vegetarian ingredients, to create tempting dishes from all corners of the world. Vegetarian cooking should be simple. The simpler the way of prepare, the less cooking involved, and the more nutrients retain in your vegetarian diets.
In this easy vegetarian recipe section, we are going to introduce you to quick and easy nutritious vegetarian recipes which will inspire your cooking and create your interest in preparing healthy vegetarian foods for your loved ones.
Easy Vegetarian Recipes:
Vegetarian Soup
Vegetarian Appetizer, Snacks and Side Dish
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Baby Onion and Pea
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Baked Chile Cheese Sandwich
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Bell Pepper and Basil Stack
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Broccoli Chile Pasta
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Carrot, Tomato and Zucchini Frittata
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Chargrilled Vegetable
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Cheese Baked Zucchini
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Chinese-Styled Gingered Vegetable
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Chinese Vegetable
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Colcannon
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Couscous with Broiled Provolone Cheese
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Creamed Mushroom
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Eggplant Pate
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Falafel Burger
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Filo-Wrapped Asparagus
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Garlic-Stuffed Mushroom
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Goat Cheese Salad
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Goat Cheese Tart
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Herby Potatoes and Onion
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Lemon Bean
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Mashed Garlic
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Mixed Cabbage Coleslaw
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Moroccan Tomato and Red Bell Pepper Salad
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Mushroom Pate
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Pecan Beet Salad
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Pesto Potato
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Potato and Feta Patty
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Potato Omelet
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Potatoes Dauphinoise
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Quesadilla
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Roasted Asparagus
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Roasted Bell Pepper
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Roasted Vegetable
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Spiced Lentils with Spinach
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Spicy Stuffed Bell Pepper
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Spring Roll
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Steamed Vegetable Parcel
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Stuffed Eggplant Slice
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Tomato Bruschetta
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Tomato Ratatouille
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Tomato, Red Onion and Herb Salad
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Vegetable Tartlet
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Walnut and Green Bean Salad
Vegetarian Main Dish
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Bell Peppers and Beans Stir-Fry
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Caramelized Onion Tart
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Cauliflower and Date Tagine with Tunisian Pilaff
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Cauliflower and Mushroom Cheese Crumble
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Egg and Leek Mornay
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Grill-Baked Summer Vegetables with Salsa All' Agresto
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Leek and Spinach Pie
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Mozzarella Gnocchi
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Olive Sauce Pasta
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Stir-Fried Flat Rice Noodle
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Stir-Fried Tofu
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Swiss Chard and Sweetcorn Crespelle with Goat's Cheese
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Tomato and Cheese Pizza
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Tomatoes and Spinach Pasta
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Vegetable and Cheese Tart
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Vegetable Chili
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Vegetable Gratin
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Vegetarian Lasagna
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