Say delicious food first. Perhaps most people say that meat is delicious, but this is a habit "formed" by our previous generation. At the same time, it is also influenced by western theories in recent decades. Parents think meat is beneficial, so it is logical for them to provide meat for their children. But some people say that if you are willing to eat vegetarian food (fresh natural food) for three weeks in a row, you will find that vegetarian food can also be delicious!
As for nutrition, don't worry, too many articles say that vegetarian food has enough nutrition:
"Why not eat meat, more nutritious? 」
...... 1954, a group of scientists from Harvard University made a detailed investigation and found that all kinds of vegetables, grains and dairy products, when combined in any way, can often provide enough protein. No matter how combined, there will be no shortage of protein. Their conclusion is that it is very difficult to eat all kinds of vegetarian food without exceeding the protein required by human body.
From time to time, we read in newspapers that people in poor countries are malnourished and starved to death because of the lack of protein. We often think that this is the result of vegetarianism. In fact, scientists have found that these people are malnourished not because they have no meat to eat, but because they don't have enough food. They only get a small amount of rice or sweet potatoes and have no other food. Of course, they will be malnourished, leading to early death.
At present, the popular concept of "eating meat to be healthy" is wrong, while "not eating meat to be healthy" is in line with the facts.
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"Vegetarian food can give children enough nutrition"
Vegetarianism has always given people the feeling that they are not strong enough, and parents are more worried that their children have no meat to eat and no nutrition. However, a survey on the health status of vegetarian children shows that they get no less nutrition from vegetarian dishes than normal people, and more than half of them are even obese. Pediatricians point out that cheap vegetables, fruits, beans and rice can provide enough nutrition, and the most important thing is that parents know how to eat and cook.
All the children are not anemic.
Liang, a pediatrician in charge of this survey, said that previous studies abroad showed that children's vegetarian diet would lead to the deficiency of protein, iron and vitamin B 12, thus affecting children's development. However, a similar survey conducted in Hong Kong showed the opposite result.
Dr. Liang said that the subjects of the survey were 52 children aged 4- 13, half male and half female, who had been vegetarian for more than two years. Except for three vegans, the rest are dairy and egg vegetarians. First, record the children's eating habits for a week, then calculate the children's nutritional content according to the nutritional components of food, then measure the children's height and weight, and draw blood to check hemoglobin, blood cholesterol, vitamin B 12 and bone mineral density.
The results showed that the protein, calories and fat absorbed by children in vegetarian diet were similar to those recommended by FAO, even several times higher. In protein, for example, the organization suggested that seven-year-old children should take 28 grams a day, but in the survey, some vegetarian children actually took 77.3 grams, 2.7 times higher than the required amount. In addition, some children consume 527 mg of calcium, which is higher than the recommended 500 mg. The fat absorbed by vegetarian children accounts for 23.2% of the total daily calories. Although it is less than the recommended 30%, it has no impact on health. Blood was taken to check hemoglobin, and it was found that the vegetarian children had no anemia, which indicated that they could absorb enough iron. Vitamin B 12 in the blood is also normal.
Height meets the standard
The survey also showed that the height of all the children interviewed was within the standard range, ranging from 90 cm at the age of four to 160 cm at the age of thirteen. However, 57% of 30 people (male 14, female 16) were overweight, belonging to obesity type.
Liang explained that there are more kinds of vegetarian food in protein than abroad, and the foods provided are soybeans, tofu, gluten and rice; Greener vegetables contain more iron and calcium, such as spinach, medlar, kale and Chinese cabbage, as well as seaweed, and black plants such as black beans, black sesame seeds and mushrooms.
She stressed that vegetarianism does not mean that it will not lead to obesity. Although soda chocolate is vegetarian, it is high in calories. Obese vegetarian children interviewed are all caused by eating more snacks and less exercise.
Zhou, chairman of the China Hong Kong Vegetarian Association, said that one of the reasons why children don't like vegetarianism is "saving face". "It will be embarrassing for a large group of children not to eat with others at BBQ or birthday parties, which will make people laugh. Secondly, vegetarianism is not popular in Hong Kong. Snacks or bread in teahouses are made of meat or lard, and parents generally don't know how to cook vegetarian dishes, so children can eat whatever they want. ……
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So I support vegetarianism. On the other hand, it takes time and surrounding factors to be completely vegetarian, but for health, people always remind themselves to go in the right direction. , reference: vegsoc/, vegetarian food is good! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Vegetarian food is good for d!
But it's best to have a balanced diet, 3 portions of vegetables, 2 portions of fruit and a little meat, whatever you like ~!
If you don't eat meat, you must choose meat ~
Although vegetarian meat is always available.
But d ~, there is a certain gap in quality! It depends on your age. Middle-aged and elderly people can be vegetarian, which is good for their health.
But for teenagers and developing children, vegetarian nutrition is not balanced, and meat should be supplemented. ! ,