3 principles of safe vegetarianism

Vegetarianism is increasingly chosen by many people because of the benefits it brings to health. However, vegetarianism also needs to follow principles to ensure a scientific nutritional regimen and avoid exhaustion.

You should eat a variety of foods in your daily diet.

Principle 1: Eat a variety of foods.

Green vegetables, soy sauce, pickled eggplant... are "inseparable" dishes for vegetarians. However, if the menu is only like that, the body will not absorb enough nutrients.

Vegetarians should eat a variety of foods in their daily diet, usually including all food groups: Protein (from plants such as beans, peas, mushrooms; dairy products (fresh milk, butter, cheese, yogurt...), fat (pressed oils and oilseeds), starches/sugars (rice, corn, potatoes), vegetables, flowers, fruits and minerals.

In addition, overcome the lack of micronutrients not found in plant-based foods such as zinc, vitamin B12, folic acid... by supplementing these micronutrients in the form of supplements.

Limit processed foods

Vegetarianism also needs to follow the right principles to ensure health and avoid exhaustion (illustrative photo)

Because it is mass-produced and stored in various types of packaging for more than 24 hours, the nutritional value of industrial vegetarian foods will not be equal to that of fresh foods. When packaged, vacuum-sealed and sterilized, the food will lose some essential nutrients such as vitamin C or vitamin B1 (these vitamins are not stable at high temperatures).

Besides, there are industrial vegetarian products that we cannot know whether the manufacturer uses food coloring or industrial coloring, whether preservatives are used according to regulations...

Therefore, vegetarians should eat "pure, natural" foods that are less processed or do not contain preservatives, colorants, flavors, additives, etc., for the best nutritional benefits.

Moderation, standard

You should eat in moderation, not too much of one type of food or too little of one type. You should eat slowly, chew thoroughly, not eat too full or too hungry, and avoid eating quickly and swallowing hastily.

According to Suckhoe.com