One of the advantages to the vegetarian diet is that it tends to be low in fat and cholesterol. As a result, a vegetarian diet can help you avoid heart problems and even cancer. However, you may also find that you are missing some important vitamins and minerals on a strictly vegetarian diet. It has been said that the key to a successful vegetarian diet is planning. You must decide what you will be eating for every meal in order to ensure that you receive the proper nutrients. http://www.gourmetrecipe.com http://www.gourmandia.ca http://www.gourmetrecipe.com/recipes/diet-choices/vegetarian-recipes/vegetarian-dieting

1. Vegetarian Dieting
Vegetarianism is defined as the practise of consuming solely plant-based foods
and taking out meat, poultry, fish and seafood. Dairy and eggs may or may not be
included. Compete avoidance of animal products is classified as veganism. On
the other hand, a diet by definition is the intentional selection and/or limitation of
food to control body weight and/or address certain health issues such as high
blood pressure, elevated blood sugar and heart disease.
In the broadest sense, vegetarianism may be considered a diet in itself as it
confers health benefits including weight loss if done properly. Those who practise
this oftentimes do not wish to call it a diet as this term connotes deprivation and
that it is something you get into for a specific amount of time to achieve a specific
health goal as opposed to a lifelong lifestyle choice.
In the strictest sense, a vegetarian diet can be viewed as a “diet within a diet”
wherein excessive fats and high-glycemic fruits are limited and instead more
vegetables are consumed.
Calories are not so much the concern of vegetarians as plant-based foods: fruits,
vegetables, grains, seeds and nuts confer a lot of quality nutrients without the
high calorie content associated with a conventional diet with large amounts of
meat (pork and beef) and chicken whether processed or not. However, if one is
not careful, consuming too much starchy food and fruit can lead to elevated

2. blood sugar levels while too much fats, though healthy and cholesterol-free, can
still lead to weight gain.
Not all calories are created equal. Carbohydrate and protein for example contain
four calories per gram while fat has nine calories per gram. The same number of
calories from a hearty salad of leafy greens, nuts and a light dressing may provide
more quality energy and nutrients from a hotdog made from processed meat,
mayonnaise and white bread. Same goes for the calories in a cup of fresh fruit
compared to cup of hot fudge sundae.
Whether vegetarian or not, smart choices have to be made to be able to achieve
long term health and wellness and avoid diseases.
Those who just converted to a vegetarian lifestyle are recommended to seek the
guidance of a health practitioner–a doctor, nutritionist or wellness advocate who
can monitor that essential nutrients are complete and in adequate amounts.
Joining a support group also helps to get a broad view of various people’s journey.

3. Baked Tomatoes
Slow-baking tomatoes at a low heat gives them a caramelized taste and texture.
Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 2 minutes
Cooking Time: 2-3 hours
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients:
6 large, ripe fresh tomatoes, 6 tsp. olive oil, Coarse ground black pepper, 3 cloves
garlic, minced, 3 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
Preparation Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut tomatoes in half horizontally. Place cut sides up
onto a baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with pepper. Bake until
tomatoes collapse and begin to caramelize, 2 to 3 hours. Spread garlic on
tomatoes about halfway through baking cycle. When done, remove from heat,
sprinkle with basil and serve hot, or allow cooling slightly before serving.

4. Vegetarian Goulash
Seasonality: December-March (Winter) Location: Ottawa (Eastern Forest Region)
Traditional Hungarian Goulash is made with sausages and stewing meat. This
vegetarian version of the hearty winter soup takes its texture from mushrooms,
red beans and nokedli (knöpfle spätzle -- an Eastern European egg noodle or
dumpling vaguely similar to gnocchi). You can also make this recipe in a crock pot
or a slow cooker, but you will need to cut it in half as it is a large recipe.
Servings: 8-10
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30-45 minutes
Recommended Wine: Shiraz
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients:
1 yellow onion, diced, 3-4 cloves garlic, minced, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 large parsnip,
diced, 1 mid-sized white turnip, diced, 1 large potato, diced (about 2C), 2 C
cooked red kidney beans (tinned is fine), 15 cremini mushrooms, washed and
sliced OR diced, 1 tbsp tamari sauce, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp celery seed, 6 slices of
dried red pepper, chopped (use scissors, it's easier), 3 C stewed diced tomatoes

5. (tinned is fine), 8 C water, 1 C red wine, 1 C nokedli OR knöpfle spätzle (available
at European grocery stores, if unavailable, potato gnocchi may be substituted)
Preparation Instructions:
In a very large soup pot, saute the onion and garlic in the sesame oil. Add
vegetables, water, red wine and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and
simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes. Add nokedli and allow to boil until pasta is
cooked (about 5-6 minutes). Serve hot, with crusty rolls, and enjoy.
Grilled Vegetables
Easy-to-make and delicious to eat, these grilled vegetables are the perfect
accompaniment to your next cookout.
Servings: 4-6
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients:
4 medium potatoes, 12 asparagus spears, 1 large tomato, 1/2 lb. fresh green
beans, 1 small onion, 1 clove garlic, Olive oil, Pepper to taste, Choice of fresh
herbs to taste,

6. Preparation Instructions:
Prepare vegetables: Cut potatoes into wedges; cut asparagus spears into thirds;
cut tomatoes into wedges; cut beans into 1-inch pieces; dice onion; and mince
garlic. Place prepared vegetables on a sheet of aluminum foil approx. 2 feet long.
Drizzle vegetables with olive oil and season with pepper and your choice of fresh
herbs. Wrap the vegetables in the foil, leaving a small opening to let out steam.
Place foil on preheated grill. Cook 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
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