Fat is an integral part of a balanced diet, including vegetarian meals. Fat is made up of smaller units - called fatty acids. These fatty acids can be saturated, monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. Since saturated and monounsaturated fats can be made with the human body, it is not necessary for vegetarians. However, two polyunsaturated fatty acids - linoleic acid (omega 6) and linolenic acid (omega 3) - can not be produced by the body and must be provided in diet therapy
Fortunately, they are widely available in vegetarian / vegan vegetable foods. Evidence suggests that omega 6 (found in foods like vegetable oils such as corn, safflower and sesame) and especially omega 3 (flax, walnut, avocado,
Healthy fats and oils play an active role in all stages of body treatment, building and maintenance processes. In fact, they are equally important to the body of individuals active as amino acids, minerals and vitamins. Healthy fats and oils turn into electrical nerve shocks, potentially removing toxic substances from sensitive tissues, and to provide strength to the cell membrane
The following vegetarian menu sample shows how easy it is for the required fatty acids to be part of your daily vegetarian diet.
Breakfast:
1 bagel with 2 teaspoon vegan margarine, 1 medium orange, 1 cup cherry cereal, and 1 cup soy milk
Small tits. :
3/4 cup chick peas and 2 teaspoon Houms sandwich made from Tahini (spreading sandwich made from ground sesame seeds) 3 top 2 tomatoes
Small tits. :
1 cup cooked pasta 1/4 cup marinara sauce, 1/3 cup carrot stick, 1 cup cooked broccoli (frozen and fresh), and 1 whole wheat roll
Snack:
1/2 cup of almonds, 1 cup of soymilk
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