Under the premise of ensuring balanced nutrition, vegetarian food is indeed more beneficial to health than omnivorous food. Vegetarians often have lower body mass index (BMI), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), blood pressure, oxidative stress level and better blood sugar control, which can reduce the risk of ischemic heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obesity and some cancers. Mainly because vegetarians tend to consume more phytochemicals such as dietary fiber, potassium, magnesium, vitamins C and E, folic acid, carotenoids, flavonoids and so on, and less saturated fat and cholesterol. Secondly, due to biomagnification, the residual amount of environmental pollutants in plant food is much lower than that in animal food.
However, because protein, n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamin B 12, vitamin D, iron, zinc and calcium are often higher or easier to be absorbed in animal foods, vegetarians need to pay more attention to ensuring a balanced nutrition in order to fully reflect the health advantages of vegetarianism, otherwise it will increase the risk of malnutrition. Vegetarians are mainly divided into two types: vegan and whey protein, and the latter is easier to ensure a balanced nutrition.
Ten principles of balanced vegetarianism (refer to the latest 20 16 version of Dietary Guidelines for China Residents; The recommended intake of food is the weight of edible parts):
1, thickness of staple food collocation
Compared with refined white rice flour, unprocessed whole grains retain the nutritional essence of grains and contain more B vitamins and minerals. However, the whole grain food tastes bad, so it needs to be cooked reasonably or eaten with other foods, such as corn porridge, buckwheat porridge, longan oatmeal porridge, barley red bean porridge, millet mung bean porridge and so on.
It is suggested that vegans should consume 250 ~ 400g of cereals (including whole grains and miscellaneous beans 120 ~ 200g) and 50 ~ 125g of potatoes and taro every day. The population of whey protein is 225-350g (whole grains and miscellaneous beans 100- 150g), and potatoes and taro are 50- 125g.
2. Eat enough soybeans and their products.
Include soybeans and black beans, which are rich in high-quality protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids, B vitamins and minerals, and a variety of healthy bioactive substances such as soybean isoflavones, soybean sterols and soybean lecithin.
It is recommended that vegans consume 50-80g or equivalent soy products and 5- 10g fermented soy products every day. 25 ~ 60g whey protein crowd.
50 grams of soybeans converted into bean products are equivalent to 750 grams of soybean milk, 300 grams of south tofu, 150 grams of north tofu, 125 grams of dried tofu, 125 grams of vegetarian chicken, 75 grams of thousand pieces, 40 grams of yuba and so on.
Fermented bean products are bean products made from soybeans by microbial fermentation, including fermented bean curd, fermented soybean, stinky tofu, sour soybean milk, soybean paste, soy sauce and so on. They contain more B vitamins and minerals, but the salt content is often high, so they should be eaten in moderation.
3, often eat nut seeds, mushrooms and seaweed
Nut seeds can not only be used as a supplementary source of protein, but also a good supplementary source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, but they are high in fat and should be eaten in moderation.
It is recommended that vegans consume 20~30 grams of nut seeds every day; The population of whey protein is 15 ~ 25g.
Mushrooms and seaweed are rich in B vitamins and minerals, as well as a variety of healthy bioactive substances, such as fungal polysaccharides and seaweed polysaccharides. Sun-dried mushrooms also contain vitamin D, and some seaweeds also contain active vitamins B 12 and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
It is recommended to take 5 ~ 10g (dry weight) of mushrooms and seaweed every day.
Vegetarians also need to eat enough vegetables and fruits.
It is best to have vegetables for dinner, and ensure that you consume 300~500 grams of vegetables every day. The nutritional value of dark vegetables is higher, accounting for at least 1/2 of the total.
Eat fruit every day and ensure that you consume 200~350 grams of fresh fruit every day. Fruit juice can't replace fresh fruit.
5, fully meet the needs of vitamin B 12.
Although milk and some seaweed (such as Porphyra yezoensis in the south of China, which is also the raw material of seaweed) contain active vitamin B 12, fermented bean products may also contain active vitamin B 12, but it is difficult to fully meet the demand of vitamin B 12. The most reliable sources of non-animal vitamin B 12 are fortified foods (including nutritional yeast, which can be purchased online) and. Even non-vegetarians over 50 need vitamin B 12. Developed countries in Europe and America usually have abundant nutritionally fortified vegan foods, but they are rarely seen in China. The reserve of vitamin B 12 in the body can usually last for 3 to 6 years, and homocysteine (Hcy) is one of the sensitive indicators of vitamin B 12 deficiency in the body.
6. Choose edible oil rich in α -linolenic acid.
Such as perilla seed oil and linseed oil. , but not suitable for high-temperature cooking, suitable for cold salad, or drenched after the dish is out of the pot.
Double-low rapeseed oil, soybean oil, camellia oil and olive oil should be used for daily high-temperature cooking (virgin olive oil is not suitable for high-temperature cooking), and double-low rapeseed oil and soybean oil also contain α -linolenic acid.
Coconut oil and palm oil are best for frying.
7. Eat more foods rich in iron: sesame paste, hazelnut, bean paste, soy sauce, raisins, strawberries, soybeans, lotus root powder, adzuki bean, oatmeal, buckwheat, mung bean, millet, day lily, black fungus, edamame, broad bean, kelp, laver, amaranth, Toona sinensis, coriander and spinach.
Mix with foods rich in vitamin C to promote iron absorption: fresh jujube, kiwi fruit, strawberry, longan, litchi, orange, citrus, grape, grapefruit, mango, pineapple, cauliflower, pepper, cauliflower, bitter gourd, broccoli, coriander, lotus root, cabbage, laver (fresh), Toona sinensis, Chinese cabbage, edamame, leek, Chinese cabbage.
It is suggested to choose iron fortified soy sauce and iron pot.
The time for drinking tea and coffee should be at least one hour away from the meal time, so as not to hinder the absorption of iron.
8. Eat foods rich in zinc: wheat germ, pumpkin seeds, watermelon seeds, pecans, hazelnuts, pine nuts, almonds, cashews, soybeans, edamame, broad beans, Toona sinensis, black rice, whole wheat, oats and buckwheat.
Soaking/germination/fermentation of whole grains, beans and seeds rich in phytic acid can improve the absorption rate of zinc.
9. Always eat foods rich in calcium: sesame paste, hazelnut, bean products, milk, cauliflower, shepherd's purse, carrot tassel, kelp, day lily, mustard, rapeseed, Chinese cabbage, kale, coriander, Chinese toon, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, oats and Chinese cabbage.
Blanch vegetables rich in oxalic acid (such as spinach, amaranth, beet, bamboo shoots, water bamboo, bracken, water spinach, fungus, cowhide, etc.) to improve calcium absorption.
Vegetarians should pay more attention to regular sun exposure in order to get enough vitamin D. It is suggested that they should be exposed to the sun at least 2-3 times a week for10-30 minutes each time, and it is best not to wear glasses or apply sunscreen every day.
10, vegetarians also need to limit the intake of salt, oil and sugar.
No more than 6 grams of salt, 20-30 grams of edible oil and 50 grams of sugar per day, preferably below 25 grams.
Try to use cooking methods such as steaming, boiling and quick frying to keep the original flavor and nutrients of food to the maximum extent.
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Vegetarian pagoda
It is not necessary to arrange meals strictly according to the dietary pagoda every day, but within a period of time, such as a week, the average intake of various foods should try to reach the recommended amount.
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20-30g of edible oil, 5-6g of salt and below 25-50g of added sugar.
50-80g of soybean (5 5- 10/0g of fermented bean products) and 20-30g of nut kernel.
300-500g of vegetables (dry weight of bacteria and algae 5 5- 10/0g) and 200-350g of fruits.
250-400g of cereals (including whole-grain beans 120-200g) and 50- 125g of potatoes and taro.
Milk egg element
20-30g of edible oil, 5-6g of salt and below 25-50g of added sugar.
300g milk and 40-50g eggs (about one).
25-60g of soybean (fermented bean product 5 5- 10/0g) and nut seed15-20g.
300-500g of vegetables (dry weight of bacteria and algae 5 5- 10/0g) and 200-350g of fruits.
225-350g of cereals (including whole-grain beans100-150g), 50-125g of potatoes and taro.
A rich source of key nutrients
protein
Yeast (dry), soybean, egg, milk, miscellaneous beans, wheat germ, quinoa, buckwheat, naked oats, oats, chestnuts, lotus seeds (dry), pumpkin seeds, watermelon seeds, walnuts, pine nuts, edamame, peas, cauliflower and avocado.
α -linolenic acid
Perilla seed, Kiyazi seed, flaxseed, double-low rapeseed oil/mustard seed oil, walnut
Pre-vitamin A carotenoid
Sweet potato, carrot, spinach, pumpkin, coriander, lettuce (leaf lettuce), coriander leaves, beet leaves, water spinach, laver (fresh), Chinese cabbage, watercress, mustard (lobular), amaranth leaves, cantaloupe.
Vitamin B 12
Fortified food (including nutritional yeast), supplements, milk, Porphyra yezoensis (seaweed)
vitamin C
Fresh jujube, kiwi fruit, strawberry, longan, litchi, citrus, grape, grapefruit, mango, pineapple, cauliflower, pepper, cauliflower, bitter gourd, broccoli, coriander, lotus root, Chinese cabbage, laver (fresh), Toona sinensis, Chinese cabbage, edamame, leek, radish, tomato, almond and potato.
cypridopathy
Sun exposure, fortified foods, supplements, dried mushrooms.
iron
Sesame paste, hazelnut, bean paste, soy sauce, raisin, strawberry, soybean, lotus root starch, adzuki bean, oatmeal, buckwheat, mung bean, millet, day lily, auricularia auricula, edamame, broad bean, kelp, laver, amaranth, Toona sinensis, coriander and spinach.
zinc (Zn)
Wheat germ, pumpkin seeds, watermelon seeds, pecans, hazelnuts, pine nuts, almonds, cashews, soybeans, edamame, broad beans, Toona sinensis, black rice, whole wheat, oats and buckwheat.
calcium (Ca)
Sesame paste, hazelnut, bean products, milk, cauliflower, shepherd's purse, carrot tassel, kelp, day lily, mustard, rape, cabbage, coriander, Toona sinensis, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, oats, figs and oranges.
selenium
Selenium-enriched food, Brazil nuts, mustard, cashew nuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, watermelon seeds, almonds, dried citronella, soy sauce, bean paste, dried mulberry, dried longan, kelp, mushrooms, cauliflower, red/white cabbage, eggs, konjac flour, wheat germ, purple beans and dried lentils.
iodine
Iodized salt and algae (content difference)