In a small study at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, the calorie burning power of vegetarians
at rest is 11% high than meat eaters.
Wholesome Foods
DAILY
FRUITS AND VEGGIES EAT 9-servings daily1 serving =
MEAT AND POULTRY 3 OZ
1 med piece of fruit
1/2 c chopped fruit
1/2 c cooked or raw veggie
1 c raw green beans
3/4 c vegetable juice
WHOLE GRAINS EAT 2-6 servings daily
1 serving =
1 slice whole wheat bread
1/2 c brown rice or bulgar
1/2 c whole wheat pasta
1/2 c Bran Cereal
HIGH-CALCIUM FOODS 2-3 servings daily
1 serving =
1 c fat-free or 1% milk
1 c fat-free or low-fat yogurt
1 c calcium fortified orange juice
WATER 8 GLASSES
WEEKLY
1 serving =
1/2 c cooked dried beans/lentils
1/2 c canned beans - rinsed with water to reduce sodium.
NUTS 5 servings
1 serving =
2 Tbsp chopped
FISH 2 servings
1 serving =
3 oz cooked
- 4 EGGS, if you have diabetes, high cholesterol or are overweight
- 7 Eggs otherwise weekly
The above was taken from a prevention supplement.
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