How to Stock Your Refrigerator for a Vegetarian Diet
Changing to a meatless diet is not easy. It can be because someone wants to be a vegetarian or for religious purposes. Still some have to counter their health issues and have to take up a vegetarian diet. No matter what the motivation, one has to take it in stride.
Getting your refrigerator stacked with the right foods is the first thing to do. It will take a bit of interest on your part. You will need to act smartly and buy food supplies that will allow you to slowly take up a vegetarian diet.
Instructions
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Stock More Faux Meat
This is the first thing to do if you are someone who likes to have a lot of meat. Although it will keep on reminding you of actual meat, it will help you stay away from it. Initially it is best that you have more of it as you will have to fight cravings. You can reduce it slowly with time. -
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Fruits
Fruits are some of the best foods for your health and you should have a variety of these in your refrigerator. Make sure that you have the best seasonal qualities as the taste on offer will certainly bring you a lot of delight. They will also give you much needed fibre and you will enjoy them quite a bit which will serve your purpose of having a vegetarian diet. -
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Simple Meals
Try to have simple meals that taste well. You can incorporate beans and pulses in your diet and even replace the meat portions with them. They too are protein rich and will give your body the nutrients it needs. You can have the beans with a bit of gravy and can have it with a spoon even with pita bread that really adds to the taste of the meal. -
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Continue Old Loves
If you are someone in love with lasagna or pasta, there is no reason to give them up. Just replace the meat part. You can, for example, have eggplant lasagna instead of one with chicken. It tastes good and you will not be too bothered by the change. You can also make more use of cheese to replace meat though doing this in the start is advisable and can be an unhealthy replacement in the long run.
