quinta-feira, 29 de julho de 2010
Repelente Natural de Mosquitos
Esta receita de repelente de mosquitos conheço-a há vários anos e dá resultado. Experimentem porque está ao alcance de todos. Eu costumava usar principalmente nas mesas de cabeceira à noite e dura enquanto o limão estiver bom.
Cravos espetados em limão afastam os mosquitos Um repelente eficiente e barato. Posso garantir que funciona mesmo.
O limão, quem diria, tão apreciado nas caipirinhas, não tem o mesmo prestígio entre os mosquitos. Aliado ao cravo, ajuda-nos a combater o Aedes Aegypt.
Repelente de mosquitos
O cravo-da-índia, espalhado por superfícies, é muito utilizado para afastar formigas.
Contra mosquitos era novidade, até que experimentei e fiquei admirado com os resultados.
Faça como na foto. Enterre alguns cravos em meio limão. Faça isso com 3 ou 4 limões e espalhe pela casa.
Mais uma arma para afastar os mosquitos e se prevenir contra a dengue.
Nota de Medicinas Naturais: não deve ficar nenhum resíduo de limão na pele que estará em contacto com o sol, o limão queima e a pele fica com manchas escuras muito difícil de sair.
Fonte: recebido por email
quarta-feira, 28 de julho de 2010
Gengibrinha!!!
Ingredientes
500 ml (2 chávenas) de água
250 ml (1 chávena) sumo de limão
1 chávena de folhas de hortelã
1 lima, cortadas em pedaços
gelo q.b.
Para o xarope de gengibre e hortelã
125 ml (1/2 chávena) de água
110 g (1/2 chávena) de mel
2 folhas ramos de hortelã
1 pedaço 15cm de gengibre, descascado, fatias finas
Preparação
Comece por fazer o xarope de gengibre, misture o mel, hortelã e gengibre numa almofariz e transforme tudo em pasta. Acrescente a água e deixe repousar por 10 minutos. Coe e reserve.
Misture numa jarra grande o xarope de gengibre e hortelã, água, o sumo dos limões e gelo. Misture e sirva.
500 ml (2 chávenas) de água
250 ml (1 chávena) sumo de limão
1 chávena de folhas de hortelã
1 lima, cortadas em pedaços
gelo q.b.
Para o xarope de gengibre e hortelã
125 ml (1/2 chávena) de água
110 g (1/2 chávena) de mel
2 folhas ramos de hortelã
1 pedaço 15cm de gengibre, descascado, fatias finas
Preparação
Comece por fazer o xarope de gengibre, misture o mel, hortelã e gengibre numa almofariz e transforme tudo em pasta. Acrescente a água e deixe repousar por 10 minutos. Coe e reserve.
Misture numa jarra grande o xarope de gengibre e hortelã, água, o sumo dos limões e gelo. Misture e sirva.
Marcadores:
Sucos - Sumos
Starting The Raw Food Adventure
It is almost go-time for the 2010 Raw Food Adventure! Are you excited? I am! This is something that comes much needed after a handful of stressful months loaded with not so good foods. My body is actually craving delicious raw veggies like crazy lately! I hope that some of you wonderful ladies will consider doing this with me. I would love to hear your stories and for us to experience challenges together. Remember you can do any variation of this you want: maybe only 80% raw, maybe only for 2 weeks, maybe you just want to eat less processed foods – Whatever! Come join the party!
Overall Mission
For the month of August, I plan to eat a 100% raw diet for 30 days. I want to do this to cut out processed foods, caffeine, soy, wheat and sugar. I want to make every meal a mindful one. During this time I want to get more active by doing some kind of workout every day. I also want to reduce stress by meditating every day, and adapting a more minimalist work regimen. I will be recapping my adventures every Friday here on the blog and hope that those of you joining in will share your experiences as well!
Shopping List
My menu is going to be pretty basic for the first week, so I will just be buying a whole lot of produce, nuts and some oils. I will just be eating a lot of salads and drinking a lot of juice. Remember to only buy enough produce to last a week.
Raw nuts (cashews, almonds, walnuts, macadamia)
Fruits
Lots of veggies (including collards for wraps and an obscene amount of kale for juicing and eating.)
Dates
Oils (evoo, coconut, hemp, udos)
Preparation!!
I’ve got lots of prep to do this week! I’m going to try and dehydrate enough crackers (flax and some others) to last two weeks. I think that raw crackers and breads are important to eating raw because they are so nutrient dense, can be stored easily and if paired with a dip and some raw veggies, can make a whole meal. Of course raw crackers are by no means necessary, I just really enjoy them! If you don’t have a dehydrator you can buy crackers at your local health food store, online or try some of these tricks.
Next I’m going to make some dips/spreads and a dressing. I typically use oil and vinegar with some spices as a salad dressing, but just in case I get bored of that I’ll make another one to have on hand. Thrive has tons of great dressing recipes, my favorite is the Ginger Carrot Dressing. This creamed spinach dip looks yummy and you can never go wrong with the old standbys: Hummus and Guacamole. The reason why I make dips/spreads in advance is because they are delicious with vegetables, spread on crackers/breads, and also used as spreads on wraps or as a base for a sauce or dressing. It is always good to have some on hand!
Then I’m going to make some energy bars or “balls of goodness” as we like to call them around here since we prefer the spherical shape to the square. These can be stored in the freezer for snack time bliss or a post workout pick-me-up. Again, Thrive has some great recipes for these. (I love this book so much because all of the recipes are insanely easy, taste good and each ingredient has a serious nutritional purpose. Most of the recipes in this book can be made raw or cooked depending on your preference. AND it is a great resource for vegan athletes.) If you don’t pick up the book here is a great energy bar recipe. And if you are feeling naughty, here are some deliciously easy raw desserts you can make and freeze for future noms.
Finally, I’m going to chop up veggies and store them in the fridge. If they are all washed, chopped and ready to eat, “I’m too busy” is not a valid excuse!
Great online places for raw food inspiration
Choosingraw.com
welikeitraw.com
lovingraw.com
loveveggiesandyoga.com
rawfoodcrafting
rawfoods.com
goneraw.com
Meal Ideas
I was going to create a very specific meal plan to follow each and every day. However, when I really thought about it I realized that all of the fun in eating raw is getting to be creative and adventurous with your food. Raw food is easy to mix and match, add to and take away from depending on your preferences. Some days you will be much more hungry than others, or be craving greens, or fruit. I think the most important part of this adventure is learning to listen to your body and what it needs and wants. We are all very different and you will want to nurture your own unique self. That being said, I don’t want to leave those of you considering this adventure, empty handed. So here are some great meal ideas.
Breakfast–
Shakes & Smoothies(made with water or coconut water)
Hemp seeds, berries, banana, cashews
Banana, cacao powder, cashew butter
Kale, mango, blueberry
banana, ginger, lemon juice, cayenne, blueberries
spinach, apple, banana
Smoothie Add-ons: Maca, cacao, Udo’s oil, chia seeds
Smoothie FAQ
- Almond butter & bananas
- Flax crackers and almond butter
- Juice
Your options are really limitless here, but these are some great drinks to start with.
Lunch
- Salad.
Anything you please, thrown in a bowl with a dressing of your choice! Choosing Raw has some fancy salad recipes.
- Collard Wrap with spread, dressing and lots of veggies.
-Zuchini noodles
- Juice
- Crackers and dip with veggies
-Cucumber Dill Soup (soups can also be made in bulk and stored in the fridge!)
Dinner
- Raw Zucchini Alfredo with Basil and Cherry Tomatoes
- Juice
- Spicy Thai Tacos
- Collard wraps (see above)
- Green Smoothie
- Huge salad
-Falafel hummus Wrap
Snacks
fruit, veggies, balls of goodness, crackers, nuts.
I will also be featuring some yummy raw recipes here on the blog and in the newsletter for the next month so there will be many more ideas to come! I will be starting on Saturday so be sure to connect on twitter and facebook and share your experiences!
Delicious photo from Pure Food and Wine!
Fonte: Chic Vegan - Partilhado pela Ana Soares
Overall Mission
For the month of August, I plan to eat a 100% raw diet for 30 days. I want to do this to cut out processed foods, caffeine, soy, wheat and sugar. I want to make every meal a mindful one. During this time I want to get more active by doing some kind of workout every day. I also want to reduce stress by meditating every day, and adapting a more minimalist work regimen. I will be recapping my adventures every Friday here on the blog and hope that those of you joining in will share your experiences as well!
Shopping List
My menu is going to be pretty basic for the first week, so I will just be buying a whole lot of produce, nuts and some oils. I will just be eating a lot of salads and drinking a lot of juice. Remember to only buy enough produce to last a week.
Raw nuts (cashews, almonds, walnuts, macadamia)
Fruits
Lots of veggies (including collards for wraps and an obscene amount of kale for juicing and eating.)
Dates
Oils (evoo, coconut, hemp, udos)
Preparation!!
I’ve got lots of prep to do this week! I’m going to try and dehydrate enough crackers (flax and some others) to last two weeks. I think that raw crackers and breads are important to eating raw because they are so nutrient dense, can be stored easily and if paired with a dip and some raw veggies, can make a whole meal. Of course raw crackers are by no means necessary, I just really enjoy them! If you don’t have a dehydrator you can buy crackers at your local health food store, online or try some of these tricks.
Next I’m going to make some dips/spreads and a dressing. I typically use oil and vinegar with some spices as a salad dressing, but just in case I get bored of that I’ll make another one to have on hand. Thrive has tons of great dressing recipes, my favorite is the Ginger Carrot Dressing. This creamed spinach dip looks yummy and you can never go wrong with the old standbys: Hummus and Guacamole. The reason why I make dips/spreads in advance is because they are delicious with vegetables, spread on crackers/breads, and also used as spreads on wraps or as a base for a sauce or dressing. It is always good to have some on hand!
Then I’m going to make some energy bars or “balls of goodness” as we like to call them around here since we prefer the spherical shape to the square. These can be stored in the freezer for snack time bliss or a post workout pick-me-up. Again, Thrive has some great recipes for these. (I love this book so much because all of the recipes are insanely easy, taste good and each ingredient has a serious nutritional purpose. Most of the recipes in this book can be made raw or cooked depending on your preference. AND it is a great resource for vegan athletes.) If you don’t pick up the book here is a great energy bar recipe. And if you are feeling naughty, here are some deliciously easy raw desserts you can make and freeze for future noms.
Finally, I’m going to chop up veggies and store them in the fridge. If they are all washed, chopped and ready to eat, “I’m too busy” is not a valid excuse!
Great online places for raw food inspiration
Choosingraw.com
welikeitraw.com
lovingraw.com
loveveggiesandyoga.com
rawfoodcrafting
rawfoods.com
goneraw.com
Meal Ideas
I was going to create a very specific meal plan to follow each and every day. However, when I really thought about it I realized that all of the fun in eating raw is getting to be creative and adventurous with your food. Raw food is easy to mix and match, add to and take away from depending on your preferences. Some days you will be much more hungry than others, or be craving greens, or fruit. I think the most important part of this adventure is learning to listen to your body and what it needs and wants. We are all very different and you will want to nurture your own unique self. That being said, I don’t want to leave those of you considering this adventure, empty handed. So here are some great meal ideas.
Breakfast–
Shakes & Smoothies(made with water or coconut water)
Hemp seeds, berries, banana, cashews
Banana, cacao powder, cashew butter
Kale, mango, blueberry
banana, ginger, lemon juice, cayenne, blueberries
spinach, apple, banana
Smoothie Add-ons: Maca, cacao, Udo’s oil, chia seeds
Smoothie FAQ
- Almond butter & bananas
- Flax crackers and almond butter
- Juice
Your options are really limitless here, but these are some great drinks to start with.
Lunch
- Salad.
Anything you please, thrown in a bowl with a dressing of your choice! Choosing Raw has some fancy salad recipes.
- Collard Wrap with spread, dressing and lots of veggies.
-Zuchini noodles
- Juice
- Crackers and dip with veggies
-Cucumber Dill Soup (soups can also be made in bulk and stored in the fridge!)
Dinner
- Raw Zucchini Alfredo with Basil and Cherry Tomatoes
- Juice
- Spicy Thai Tacos
- Collard wraps (see above)
- Green Smoothie
- Huge salad
-Falafel hummus Wrap
Snacks
fruit, veggies, balls of goodness, crackers, nuts.
I will also be featuring some yummy raw recipes here on the blog and in the newsletter for the next month so there will be many more ideas to come! I will be starting on Saturday so be sure to connect on twitter and facebook and share your experiences!
Delicious photo from Pure Food and Wine!
Fonte: Chic Vegan - Partilhado pela Ana Soares
Marcadores:
Receitas
terça-feira, 27 de julho de 2010
Que alimentos e atitudes alcalinizam o sangue?
Os mais potentes modificadores do pH dos nossos líquidos corporais, funcionando como instrumentos de manutenção da saúde celular, são os sais minerais, que alcalinizam ou acidificam, conforme a necessidade do organismo.
As frutas frescas e secas, as sementes (cruas e germinadas), as raízes, os legumes e as hortaliças (principalmente os orgânicos) quando ingeridos crus - por seu elevado teor de sais minerais, vitalidade, água e fibras - são exatamente os alimentos mais alcalinizantes à nossa disposição.
Entretanto, o limão é incomparável. Seu potencial de alcalinizar o sangue humano acontece imediatamente após sua ingestão. Interessante que ele apresenta um sabor ácido, mas não se engane, ele mal alcança o estômago e já está afetando os líquidos corporais, combinando-se com os minerais alcalinizantes.
Pois é, esta frutinha tão barata, comum e discreta, tem o poder de mudar radicalmente a nossa vida: no físico, emocional, mental e espiritual. Como? Alcalinizando o nosso sangue.
Mas as emoções, os sentimentos, a agitação mental e física também têm potencial para alcalinizar ou acidificar partes do organismo em questão de frações de segundos.
Assim, o stress tende a acidificar o sangue, e a acidez do sangue é um fator negativo, porque provoca mais estresse. Um organismo acidificado tende a manifestar sentimentos, emoções e reações "ácidas". A raiva, inveja, ansiedade, ciúme, excesso de julgamentos e críticas, exercícios físicos obsessivos, competições, calor em excesso, desidratação, etc. também induzem rapidamente à acidificação do organismo.
Ao contrário, é comum ao organismo devidamente alcalinizado compartilhar frequências, sentimentos e emoções prazerosos. Afetuosidade, compaixão e compreensão são estados típicos de um corpo em harmonia metabólica, sereno e pacífico. Assim, o estado meditativo ou de oração, a vivência do amor, bom humor, do belo, do positivismo, da verdade e do prazer de estar vivo podem ser considerados "alimentos" de grande potencial alcalinizante. Estas emoções, por sua vez, alcalinizam o sangue. Pronto! Instalou-se um círculo vicioso positivo.
Conceição Trucom é química, cientista, palestrante e escritora sobre temas voltados para alimentação natural, bem-estar e qualidade de vida.
Reprodução permitida desde que mantida a integridade das informações e citada a autora e fonte.
Mistura Viva
Fonte: Site Leite da Terra
Um menu completo
Almoço
- Sumo: 2 maçãs picadas, ½ chávena (chá) de hortelã (folhas e talos), um sumo fresco de 2 limões, um suco fresco de 2 laranja, uma mão de semente germinada de girassol.
-Sopa em centrifugadora: 2 dentes de alho - 3 chávenas de espinafre - 2 tomate grande - 2 talos de apipo frescos - 1 pepino. Encrave os dentes de alho no meio do pepino. Passe tudo pela centrífuga. Não necessita aquecer. Adicione gotas de molho shoyo ou uma pitada de missô e sirva imediatamente.
- Sobremesa: 1 banana madura, 5 amêndoas germinadas batidas no pilão, gotas de limão. Amassar tudo muito bem servir imediatamente....
- Sumo: 2 maçãs picadas, ½ chávena (chá) de hortelã (folhas e talos), um sumo fresco de 2 limões, um suco fresco de 2 laranja, uma mão de semente germinada de girassol.
-Sopa em centrifugadora: 2 dentes de alho - 3 chávenas de espinafre - 2 tomate grande - 2 talos de apipo frescos - 1 pepino. Encrave os dentes de alho no meio do pepino. Passe tudo pela centrífuga. Não necessita aquecer. Adicione gotas de molho shoyo ou uma pitada de missô e sirva imediatamente.
- Sobremesa: 1 banana madura, 5 amêndoas germinadas batidas no pilão, gotas de limão. Amassar tudo muito bem servir imediatamente....
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Receitas
segunda-feira, 19 de julho de 2010
sábado, 17 de julho de 2010
O Leite da Terra no Semánário Sol
O nosso muito obrigada ao Semanário Sol, em especial à jornalista Joana Andrade e à fotógrafa Raquel Wise.
Foi um "bate papo" gostoso e muito animado. Os pratos são, sem dúvida alguma fotogénicos, além de saborosos, mas a Raquel conseguiu o impossível, tirou uma fotografia minha e eu AMEI!!!!
Marcadores:
Entrevista
sábado, 3 de julho de 2010
Ver, sonhar e babar....
se não conseguir visualizar copie este endereço:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/leitedaterra-rawfood/sets/72157624411653414/show/
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Fotografias
sexta-feira, 2 de julho de 2010
Sonho de Morango e Mirtilos
Ingredientes:
1 chávena de Nozes germinadas
10 morangos
12 mirtilos
Modo de fazer:
Bata as nozes até obter uma farinha bem fina.
Com um garfo desfaça os morangos.
Depois é só empratar. Uma camada de nozes, uma camada de mirtilos, outra camada de nozes, a papinha de morango e finalmente os mirtilos a decorar....
Nota: Pode ser usada nozes demolhadas por duas horas e bem escorridas!
1 chávena de Nozes germinadas
10 morangos
12 mirtilos
Modo de fazer:
Bata as nozes até obter uma farinha bem fina.
Com um garfo desfaça os morangos.
Depois é só empratar. Uma camada de nozes, uma camada de mirtilos, outra camada de nozes, a papinha de morango e finalmente os mirtilos a decorar....
Nota: Pode ser usada nozes demolhadas por duas horas e bem escorridas!
Azeitonas boas para o coração
Saiba quantas deve ingerir diariamente
Os seus ácidos gordos monoinsaturados ajudam a controlar o colesterol e dão energia ao organismo.
São calóricas? Sim. Mas as suas gorduras são de boa qualidade, o que faz delas um alimento muito saudável. Este fruto do qual se extrai o azeite esconde no seu interior uma grande variedade de nutrientes de alto valor biológico.
Tem um elevado conteúdo de água e as suas calorias rondam as 172 por cada 100 gramas. Por isso, deve ser ingerida em pequenas quantidades, ou ocasionalmente, quando há excesso de peso.
A sua proporção de proteínas é pequena mas inclui quase todos os aminoácidos essenciais na quantidade certa. Há que valorizar o seu conteúdo de fibra, que chega aos 4% e é de fácil digestão. A que mais fibra contém é a azeitona preta (entre 2 e 7%), o que faz dela um excelente aperitivo que, para além disso, favorece o trânsito intestinal.
Relativamente ao seu conteúdo mineral, destaca-se o sódio (cerca de 2,1 g), já que é o componente principal da salmoura que permite conservar as azeitonas durante longos períodos de tempo. 25 g de azeitonas (cerca de 7 unidades) contém cerca de 0,52 g de sódio, aproximadamente. No entanto, por serem ricas em sódio, as pessoas que padeçam de hipertensão arterial, insuficiência cardíaca ou retenção de líquidos devem ingeri-las com moderação ou mesmo evitá-las.
O conteúdo de ferro (sobretudo nas azeitonas pretas) e de cobre (que favorece a absorção do primeiro) encontra-se em maiores proporções do que noutros vegetais. A quantidade de zinco é aproximadamente a mesma do que a da cebola, que é o vegetal que mais o tem. Este mineral participa no crescimento, no desenvolvimento sexual, na cicatrização de feridas e na manutenção da pele, cabelo, unhas e membranas mucosas.
O seu aporte vitamínico também é importante, com especial destaque para a vitamina E, que possui um grande poder antioxidante, protegendo o organismo de processos degenerativos e atrasando o envelhecimento celular. Também contém vitamina A e pequenas quantidades do grupo B.
Quantas azeitonas por dia?
Uma quantidade adequada são 175 g por semana, o que supõe 25 g de azeitonas por dia (cerca de sete unidades), substituindo outro tipo de gordura que utilize diariamente (nomeadamente azeite e creme vegetal para barrar), para não aumentar a ingestão calórica. Esta quantidade deverá ser reduzida em caso de excesso de peso ou hipertensão.
Texto: Madalena Alçada Baptista
A responsabilidade editorial e científica desta informação é da revista Prevenir
Fonte: Saude Sapo
Os seus ácidos gordos monoinsaturados ajudam a controlar o colesterol e dão energia ao organismo.
São calóricas? Sim. Mas as suas gorduras são de boa qualidade, o que faz delas um alimento muito saudável. Este fruto do qual se extrai o azeite esconde no seu interior uma grande variedade de nutrientes de alto valor biológico.
Tem um elevado conteúdo de água e as suas calorias rondam as 172 por cada 100 gramas. Por isso, deve ser ingerida em pequenas quantidades, ou ocasionalmente, quando há excesso de peso.
A sua proporção de proteínas é pequena mas inclui quase todos os aminoácidos essenciais na quantidade certa. Há que valorizar o seu conteúdo de fibra, que chega aos 4% e é de fácil digestão. A que mais fibra contém é a azeitona preta (entre 2 e 7%), o que faz dela um excelente aperitivo que, para além disso, favorece o trânsito intestinal.
Relativamente ao seu conteúdo mineral, destaca-se o sódio (cerca de 2,1 g), já que é o componente principal da salmoura que permite conservar as azeitonas durante longos períodos de tempo. 25 g de azeitonas (cerca de 7 unidades) contém cerca de 0,52 g de sódio, aproximadamente. No entanto, por serem ricas em sódio, as pessoas que padeçam de hipertensão arterial, insuficiência cardíaca ou retenção de líquidos devem ingeri-las com moderação ou mesmo evitá-las.
O conteúdo de ferro (sobretudo nas azeitonas pretas) e de cobre (que favorece a absorção do primeiro) encontra-se em maiores proporções do que noutros vegetais. A quantidade de zinco é aproximadamente a mesma do que a da cebola, que é o vegetal que mais o tem. Este mineral participa no crescimento, no desenvolvimento sexual, na cicatrização de feridas e na manutenção da pele, cabelo, unhas e membranas mucosas.
O seu aporte vitamínico também é importante, com especial destaque para a vitamina E, que possui um grande poder antioxidante, protegendo o organismo de processos degenerativos e atrasando o envelhecimento celular. Também contém vitamina A e pequenas quantidades do grupo B.
Quantas azeitonas por dia?
Uma quantidade adequada são 175 g por semana, o que supõe 25 g de azeitonas por dia (cerca de sete unidades), substituindo outro tipo de gordura que utilize diariamente (nomeadamente azeite e creme vegetal para barrar), para não aumentar a ingestão calórica. Esta quantidade deverá ser reduzida em caso de excesso de peso ou hipertensão.
Texto: Madalena Alçada Baptista
A responsabilidade editorial e científica desta informação é da revista Prevenir
Fonte: Saude Sapo
Marcadores:
Prevenção,
Propriedades dos Frutos da Terra
quinta-feira, 1 de julho de 2010
Massa para tarte doce.
Ingrediente:
1/2 chávena de nozes germinadas
1/2 chávena de amêndoa germinada
1/2 chávena de pinhões germinadas
1/4 chávena de sultanas demolhadas
Modo de fazer:
Com os frutos secos secos, bata tudo em um processador até obter um massa homogenia, separadamente bata as sultanas até obter um massa cremosa.
Junte tudo muito bem, fica uma massa moldavel e muito macia. Forre o fundo de uma forma e acrescente a cobertura...
Partilhar
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Vegan Nutrition
A vegan is a strict vegetarian who does not eat any dairy products, eggs or honey. A well balanced vegan diet can provide all the essential nutrients you require and shares the same health advantages as a vegetarian diet. Nutritional guidelines for vegans are essentially similar to those for vegetarians. However, vegetarians gain certain nutrients from dairy products and eggs. Vegans need to ensure their diets contain plant food sources of these nutrients, the main ones of which are discussed below.
Protein
Obtaining adequate protein on a vegan diet is not a problem. Nuts & seeds, pulses, wholegrain and grain products and soya products all supply protein. Previously, it has been thought that plant proteins are of a lower quality than animal proteins in terms of their essential amino acid content. However, this is no longer regarded as a problem and eating a balanced diet of plant foods will provide all the essential amino acids in adequate amounts.
Essential Fatty Acids
There are two essential fatty acids which must be supplied by the diet. These are linoleic acid and a-linolenic acid. Essential fatty acids are important for cell membrane function, cholesterol metabolism and the synthesis of various metabolites. Good sources of essential fatty acids are vegetable oils. It is important to have the correct balance between linoleic acid and a-linolenic acid. It has been suggested that vegans should use soyabean or rapeseed oils rather than sunflower or corn oils as these help give a better dietary balance.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Certain studies have found vegans to have a low intake of the vitamin, riboflavin. Riboflavin is important in converting protein, fats and carbohydrates into energy, and the synthesis and repair of body tissues. Good sources of riboflavin include whole grains, mushrooms, almonds, leafy green vegetables and yeast extracts.
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is found primarily in meat, dairy products and eggs and is absent from plant foods. Considerable research has been carried out into possible plant sources of B12. Fermented soya products, seaweeds and algae such as spirulina have all been proposed as containing significant amounts of B12. However, the present consensus is that any B12 present in plant foods is likely to be in a form unavailable to humans and so these foods should not be relied upon as safe sources.
Vitamin B12 is important in the formation of red blood cells and the maintenence of a healthy nervous system. When deficiency does occur it is more likely to be due to a failure to absorb B12 from the intestine than a dietary deficiency.
Vegans can obtain B12 from a wide range of foods which have been fortified with the vitamin. These include certain yeast extracts, veggieburger mixes, breakfast cereals, vegetable margarines and soya milks. You should check the packaging to see which individual products are fortified with B12.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is present in oily fish, eggs and dairy products in variable amounts. It is not found in plant foods. However, vegans can obtain vitamin D from vegetable margarines, some soya milks and certain other foods which are fortified with the vitamin.
Vitamin D is also synthesised by the skin when exposed to sunlight. Synthesis of vitamin D in this way is usually adequate to supply all the body's requirements. Most vegans will obtain sufficient vitamin D providing they spend time outdoors on bright days. Fortified foods further ensure adequate amounts.
Vegans who may be confined indoors may be recommended a vitamin D supplement. Also, infants who are seldom oudoors or who are dark-skinned may require supplements. Asian vegans may also be at risk of deficiency, particularly Asian women who may be required to keep their skin covered for cultural reasons.
Calcium
The major source of calcium in British diets is generally milk and dairy products. Vegans can obtain adequate calcium from plant foods. Good sources include tofu, leafy green vegetables, watercress, dried fruit, seeds and nuts. Also, white bread is fortified with calcium, as are some soya milks. Hard water can also provide significant amounts of calcium.
Iodine
Milk is the primary source of iodine in the British diet and studies have indicated some vegans may have a low iodine intake. Seaweeds are a good source of iodine, and vegetables and grains can contain iodine depending on the amounts in the soil.
Infants
It is perfectly possible to bring up a child on a vegan diet. Vegan children should be given plenty of nutrient rich foods and need good sources of protein, calcium, vitamin B12 and vitamin D. High fibre foods can fill up a child without filling their nutritional needs as well as interfering with mineral absorption from the intestine. For these reasons, foods high in fibre shouldn't be overused.
Vegan Storecupboard
Dairy products can largely be replaced with various soya products. There are several brands of soya milk. It can be purchased either sweetened or unsweetened, plain or flavoured. Different brands may be fortified with vitamin B12, vitamin D and calcium.
Soya cheeses, yoghurts and cream are all available from health food stores. Eggs can be replaced in recipes by commercial egg replacer products, also available from health food stores.
Source: Vegetarian Society
Posted by Vegetarian at 11:38 PM Labels: Articles, Health, Nutrition, Vegan, Vegetarian
Protein
Obtaining adequate protein on a vegan diet is not a problem. Nuts & seeds, pulses, wholegrain and grain products and soya products all supply protein. Previously, it has been thought that plant proteins are of a lower quality than animal proteins in terms of their essential amino acid content. However, this is no longer regarded as a problem and eating a balanced diet of plant foods will provide all the essential amino acids in adequate amounts.
Essential Fatty Acids
There are two essential fatty acids which must be supplied by the diet. These are linoleic acid and a-linolenic acid. Essential fatty acids are important for cell membrane function, cholesterol metabolism and the synthesis of various metabolites. Good sources of essential fatty acids are vegetable oils. It is important to have the correct balance between linoleic acid and a-linolenic acid. It has been suggested that vegans should use soyabean or rapeseed oils rather than sunflower or corn oils as these help give a better dietary balance.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Certain studies have found vegans to have a low intake of the vitamin, riboflavin. Riboflavin is important in converting protein, fats and carbohydrates into energy, and the synthesis and repair of body tissues. Good sources of riboflavin include whole grains, mushrooms, almonds, leafy green vegetables and yeast extracts.
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is found primarily in meat, dairy products and eggs and is absent from plant foods. Considerable research has been carried out into possible plant sources of B12. Fermented soya products, seaweeds and algae such as spirulina have all been proposed as containing significant amounts of B12. However, the present consensus is that any B12 present in plant foods is likely to be in a form unavailable to humans and so these foods should not be relied upon as safe sources.
Vitamin B12 is important in the formation of red blood cells and the maintenence of a healthy nervous system. When deficiency does occur it is more likely to be due to a failure to absorb B12 from the intestine than a dietary deficiency.
Vegans can obtain B12 from a wide range of foods which have been fortified with the vitamin. These include certain yeast extracts, veggieburger mixes, breakfast cereals, vegetable margarines and soya milks. You should check the packaging to see which individual products are fortified with B12.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is present in oily fish, eggs and dairy products in variable amounts. It is not found in plant foods. However, vegans can obtain vitamin D from vegetable margarines, some soya milks and certain other foods which are fortified with the vitamin.
Vitamin D is also synthesised by the skin when exposed to sunlight. Synthesis of vitamin D in this way is usually adequate to supply all the body's requirements. Most vegans will obtain sufficient vitamin D providing they spend time outdoors on bright days. Fortified foods further ensure adequate amounts.
Vegans who may be confined indoors may be recommended a vitamin D supplement. Also, infants who are seldom oudoors or who are dark-skinned may require supplements. Asian vegans may also be at risk of deficiency, particularly Asian women who may be required to keep their skin covered for cultural reasons.
Calcium
The major source of calcium in British diets is generally milk and dairy products. Vegans can obtain adequate calcium from plant foods. Good sources include tofu, leafy green vegetables, watercress, dried fruit, seeds and nuts. Also, white bread is fortified with calcium, as are some soya milks. Hard water can also provide significant amounts of calcium.
Iodine
Milk is the primary source of iodine in the British diet and studies have indicated some vegans may have a low iodine intake. Seaweeds are a good source of iodine, and vegetables and grains can contain iodine depending on the amounts in the soil.
Infants
It is perfectly possible to bring up a child on a vegan diet. Vegan children should be given plenty of nutrient rich foods and need good sources of protein, calcium, vitamin B12 and vitamin D. High fibre foods can fill up a child without filling their nutritional needs as well as interfering with mineral absorption from the intestine. For these reasons, foods high in fibre shouldn't be overused.
Vegan Storecupboard
Dairy products can largely be replaced with various soya products. There are several brands of soya milk. It can be purchased either sweetened or unsweetened, plain or flavoured. Different brands may be fortified with vitamin B12, vitamin D and calcium.
Soya cheeses, yoghurts and cream are all available from health food stores. Eggs can be replaced in recipes by commercial egg replacer products, also available from health food stores.
Source: Vegetarian Society
Posted by Vegetarian at 11:38 PM Labels: Articles, Health, Nutrition, Vegan, Vegetarian
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