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Types of Vegetarians and Nutritional Considerations
- 2. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES Define the term vegetarian List at least three reasons people become vegetarians Distinguish among the main types of vegetarians Discuss nutritional concerns of each type of vegetarian
- 4. One who does not consume animal products
- 6. Why become a vegetarian?
- 10. Why become a vegetarian? Religious beliefs Objection to the slaughter of animals Dislike of animal flesh Dietary reasons The belief that a vegetarian diet is healthier than a meat- eating (carnivorous one)
- 11. Types of Vegetarians The types are defined by the types of foods they WILL consume.
- 12. Types of Vegetarians Do not consume animal flesh NOR EGGS, but will drink milk and other dairy products
- 13. Types of Vegetarians •Lacto-ovo Do not consume animal flesh, but WILL drink milk and WILL eat eggs
- 14. Lacto & Lacto-ovo Vegetarians • Most nutrients are easily obtained • Encouraged to limit dairy consumption to avoid large intake of saturated fatty acids • Low-fat versions of certain foods may be selected instead • Soya milk, almond milk, coconut milk etc. may be used as an alternate to cow’s milk
- 15. Types of Vegetarians Do not consume any animal flesh, nor their by products
- 16. VEGANS • Plan balanced meals • Sole reliance on legumes, fruits, vegetables and staples • Difficult to supply some minerals that are found greater in animal products (Iron and calcium) • Highly seasoned to make them more palatable
- 17. What and How Do Vegetarians Eat? • Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) • Use of soya beans as a base for products that resemble meat • The proteins are processed to change their chemical structure • The material is mixed with an alkali, making the protein look like fine threads (looking like fibres of meat) • Mixed with fat, colouring & flavourings and allowed to set • When cut across the grain, the slices have a textured appearance and consistency of meat • Can be made into chicken legs, steak, mince, chunks, tofu • Soya beans have a long shelf life
- 18. Why are soya beans used as the base for these products??
- 19. Vegan Meal Planning Protein • Relatively small amounts in plants • Richest sources are: • Soya beans • Cereals • Nuts and other pulses • Most plant proteins are of LBV • Eat a mixture to make up for the deficiencies of EAA Meals can be appealing, balanced and tasty with a knowledge of the nutritional value of foods
- 20. Vegan Meal Planning Vitamin A In plants as Beta- carotene Vitamin D Found in a few plants Sunlight Margarine (but some contain animal products) Meals can be appealing, balanced and tasty with a knowledge of the nutritional value of foods
- 21. Vegan Meal Planning • Calcium • Can be provided by pulses, cereals, nuts • Fat • Vegetable oils • Naturally in some nuts • Vitamins B & C • From fruits and vegetables • Wholegrain cereals • Yeast extract • Bread Meals can be appealing, balanced and tasty with a knowledge of the nutritional value of foods
- 22. Vegan Meal Planning Consideration for vitamin B12 Meals can be appealing, balanced and tasty with a knowledge of the nutritional value of foods
- 24. Vegetarians Meal Ideas Burgers and sausages made from ground nuts, beans etc Pizza with vegetable toppings and vege cheese Lasagne Casserole Nut loaves Tofu Curried beans Sweet & Sour Tofu Barbecued Chunks