The Complete Book of Vegetarian Cooking [antikvár]

The Complete Book of Vegetarian CookingVegetarian CuisinePeople choose to eat vegetarian food for all sorts of different reasons, whether on moral grounds, for health reasons, for economy or simply because they prefer the flavour. Whatever the motive, one thing is certain - everyone enjoys good food, andvegetarian food can be as good as, and indeed often better than, traditional meat and fish dishes. Vegetarian meals are perfect for entertaining or just for the family to enjoy, and can be easily adapted to suit all tastes.Vegetarian Nutrition_Vegetarian food is extremely healthy, and provides all the important vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates and fats that make up a nutritious, well-balanced diet. And because you tend to eat more fruit, vegetables, grains and pulses (legumes), the diet is rich in complex carbohydrates, your primary source of energy and fibre, which helps to keep your body vibrant and healthy.ProteinObtaining sufficient protein is not a problem in a vegetarian diet - there are plenty of foods from which to choose. Eggs, cheese, milk, nuts and beans, soya products such as TVP (texturized vegetable protein) soya milk and tofu (bean curd), Quorn or mycoprotein are all excellent sources. Make sure that you eat a wide variety of these foods to get the full range of protein that your body needs.FatAnother additional benefit of following a vegetarian diet is that it can be quite low in fat. The main sources of fat in your diet wi be from vegetable, nut and olive oils, dairy foods, nuts and any products containing these ingredients. Soslimmers can succeed in losing weight following a vegetarian diet, provided they keep an eye on their overall fat intake.CarbohydratesA vegetarian diet is rich in complex carbohydrates, found in starchy foods such as brown rice, oats, and wholewheat pasta and bread. These are particularly useful to dieters, as they ensure a steady release of energy and a stable blood sugar level.VitaminsFruit and vegetables are packed with important vitamins, essential for our general well-being and the healthy functioning of our bodies. If you follow a vegetarian diet, you can't go far wrong.The best sources of vitamin A are yellow fruits and vegetables and some green vegetables - apricots, peaches, spinach and carrots, for example. It is also present in butter and added to margarines. Vitamin A helps us to resist infections and keeps the skin, hair, eyes and body tissues healthy. The b group vitamins act as a catalyst in the releasing of energy from food. They are also vital for the maintenance of a healthy nervous system and red blood cells. Apart from vitamin B12, all the B vitamins can be found in yeast and whole-