Dieting is tough mainly because it takes time, too much time. Many people find themselves becoming over weight because they eat to pass time. Dieting means eating less food, and eating food that tastes less satisfying which can make the hands on the clock slow down. After a couple of weeks on a new diet the dieters will find themselves yelling at the scale trying to convince it that they sacrificed too much for such little results. It is at this point …

Tomatoes Though technically a fruit, tomatoes are most often served like a vegetable. Full of lycopene, these beautiful red orbs (and all tomato-based products) are renowned for their cancer-fighting capabilities. Not only are they chock full of vitaminy goodness (from vitamins A to K), they also keep our blood pressure in check and help to reduce the number of free radicals in our bodies. Broccoli Few foods measure up to the disease-fighting potential …

Let’s talk about protein, shall we? With the growing popularity of vegetarianism and veganism, there’s been a lot of debate in recent years about whether protein from vegetable sources such beans, nuts and soy is as beneficial as protein from animal sources, such as beef or poultry. People who swear off animal food completely have notoriously gotten a lot of flak for not having a “balanced enough” diet. But meat eaters who pound the steaks and hamburgers …

Vegetables are a rich source of vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber and if you re a human you probably already know the importance of getting your nine servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But what about your canine best friend? What are the best vegetables for dogs? With increasing concern about preservatives and other harmful chemicals in commercial dog foods, more dog owners are preparing their dog s food at home from scratch. As long as a …

A dog can eat a vegetarian diet (as can people). They can synthesize complete proteins from a combination of vegetables and grains. All the body cares about is getting the necessary animo acids to make new proteins, not where they come from. This dog lived to be 27 eating a vegetarian diet Cats, however, can not survive on a vegetarian diet as they need certain amino acids that are only found in meat to metabolize protein at the cellular lever. Without …

Thinking of going for a fruit and vegetable diet? Is the effort even worth it? Does this diet really work? This article will give you all the necessary information on the pros and cons of this kind of diet. There are many reasons as to why people go for a fruit and vegetable diet. The reason could be anything from controlling weight, blood sugar, detoxifying the body, preventing health issues like diabetes, heart diseases, blood pressure and so on …

Though many Mexican dishes revolve around meat, there are a wealth of vegetarian options, as Lorenza Muoz explored in her article on Mexican vegetarian dishes for Food not too long ago. She wrote, Indeed, Mexicans love their meat, and the cuisine is renowned for its carnitas, tacos al pastor, beef stews and barbecued goat. But what about Mexican vegetarian meals? [M]eatless dishes actually have a long history in Mexican cuisine. The diet of the …

Cruciferous vegetables have it all: vitamins, fiber, and disease-fighting phytochemicals. Here s how to get more of them. WebMD Feature Archive What do broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage, and bok choy have in common? They re all members of the cruciferous, or cabbage, family of vegetables. And they all contain phytochemicals, and minerals, and fiber that are important to your health (although some have more than others.) In fact …

On the road to good health, there are many forks. Some paths, such as vegetarianism or the Mediterranean diet, have considerable science supporting them. Others, such as the vegan or plant-based diet, which shuns all animal products including eggs and dairy, are winning converts. And then there s a new offshoot, the raw vegan diet, which deems cooking to be unnatural and unhealthy. An increasing number of celebrities — most recently, tennis sensation …

Eating too many fruits and vegetables may cause problems in your gut. Following a plant-based diet means that you need to eliminate all meat, dairy and seafood from your diet. The foods you eat should have a plant-based origin, including your protein foods. This type of diet is generally low in fat and calories and relatively high in fiber. If you do not normally consume a lot of fiber, you need to give your body time to adjust to the increase in …