| Trying to turn into a vegetarian but finding it hard | | | | produced with the help of soya beans and has a |
| to leave the juicy chicken leg? Don't fret because | | | | very fibrous texture similar to that of meat. The |
| now you can become a vegetarian and at the | | | | protein content in soya meat is above 50%. It |
| same time enjoy your meaty meals. Only, the | | | | can help you forget the animal meat that you had |
| meat will be vegetarian. And how is that you | | | | been trying so hard to quit! |
| might ask? | | | | Tempeh - this is another great product which is |
| Welcome to the world of vegetarian meat! Yes, | | | | produced with the help of soya beans. It is |
| it's true! | | | | traditionally a fermented food from Indonesia and |
| Vegetarian meat is basically a meat substitute | | | | has a Rhizopus mould which helps bind the soya in |
| made out of vegetarian ingredients but the | | | | place. It has a chewy consistency and hence a |
| texture and taste is extremely close to that of | | | | great substitute for animal meat. |
| meat. There are many types of vegetarian | | | | And if you still aren't convinced to leave animal |
| meats in the market, just like the options you | | | | meat, here are a few health benefits that you |
| have when you eat animal meat. | | | | gain when you do leave it and start a healthy |
| Wheat gluten / Seitan - it is formed after the | | | | vegetarian diet: |
| wheat dough is washed out of all the starch and | | | | 1.It is low on cholesterol. |
| bran from it. You can make vegetarian sausages, | | | | 2.There are fewer chances of you getting a |
| burgers, nuggets and even minced meat with | | | | disease due to ingestion of meat. |
| wheat gluten. | | | | 3.Recent studies conducted have found out that |
| Tofu - it is made out of soya and is a result of | | | | vegetarians live longer! |
| adding a curdling agent to the soya milk. It is rich | | | | 4.A low fat diet which can be achieved thanks to |
| in all the essential amino acids but unfortunately | | | | vegetarianism can help fight impotence. |
| does not have the exact meat-like texture. But it | | | | 5.Thanks to a high fibre intake, your digestion |
| can be seasoned and smoked. | | | | system remains fit! |
| Soya Meat or Textured Vegetable Protein - it is | | | | Do you really need more reasons? |