Can I go vegetarian for a month and what will
happen when I do so?
Going vegan or vegetarian is slowly gaining
traction amongst us, so I decided to take up the challenge. The
thought of giving up meat entirely can sound daunting (I love my
Bak Chor Mee and Bak Kwa). The myth of a balanced
diet was something I was equally concerned about.
Even being a fussy omnivore can lead you
to nutrient deficiency. Eating chicken alone or a particular
protein group can and will make you lack other important nutrients.
Similarly, you will have insufficient nutrients if you keep eating
the same salad – I ate a large variety of food that balanced
it out and what surprised me was what was available out there at
the markets and the other home cooks who were in this with
me.
Being vegetarian didn’t simply limit
myself to salads and shakes! Instead it broadened my
perspective on a different spectrum of food items that I once took
for granted. A variety of nuts, grains, pasta, rice bowls,
sushi, and even veggie burgers are just some of the new options
that were, let’s say underrated. *Take note of your Iron, B12,
Zinc and Omega 3 intake as they are harder to find in non meat
food.
And in a month – I did it and here are 5
things that will happen to you!
Your hair and skin will improve, and so will
your overall health. Despite eating more volume, I was eating whole
foods which led me to consume less fats. In my short time of going
vegetarian for a month, I ate larger portions but I definitely felt
less bloated after eating. I felt more energetic and did not suffer
from “food coma”. My weight loss was not as significant as I
hope but if I had gone on longer (and included an exercise routine)
I would definitely have trimmed down on my waistline.
Surprise, surprise! Many think that milk gives
us strong teeth, bones and nails (thanks to milk commercials!).
This is true, but vegetables play a big part too. Tofu
(soy beans), almonds and broccoli are just some examples of high
calcium foods. Plus, the linoleic acid from food such as flaxseed,
soybeans, and oils, prevents your nails from peeling. My nails
were strong before, but now they are so strong that it is
difficult to cut them! Now it’s time for a manicure!
Not only will your outer appearance improve,
you will feel better inside too. Unless you are eating take
away/fast food/convenient food daily, you will be eating more
wholesome foods, which leads to more energy. I had less food
coma moments and was feeling less lethargic! Also, the high amount
of fibre will also prevent constipation.
There is a preconceived notion that vegetarian
food is pricier, but if you skip the overrated cafes and branch out
from the organic section, it IS cheaper. Who says you only have to
eat food like quinoa, acai, couscous and avocados? For instance, a
3 vege dish from the mixed rice stall is cheaper than a 3 meat
dish. And if you like, there are food lovers out there on the
Share Food mobile app who are conscientiously selling their home
made vegetarian cuisines.
Source: One Green Planet
Money isn’t the only thing you will save. Did
you know that the red meat factories contributes more CO2 than cars
on the road? Vegetables and grains require less water and produce
less emissions.
Thinking of going vegetarian?
Download Share Food mobile app and check out some of the vegetarian
cuisines today!
Need a scheduled plan from one of our home cooks? Speak with us and
we will connect you with ’em
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