Vegetarian Food Facts
March 01, 2011
Approximately 12 million Americans consider themselves vegetarians, or at least ovo-lacto vegetarian (one who eats milk and eggs). This food trend is pursued for a variety of reasons from religious to the belief it is a healthier form of eating.
While vegetarianism can be a way of achieving a healthier diet, it is a radical change and one that is not easily adhered to. There are sufficient studies and evidence that do provide us with proof that even a modified vegetarian diet is beneficial and results in a healthier life.
Many vegetarians are concerned about protein intake. There are many vegetable sources that can provide a person with sources that can supply all of your amino acid (protein) needs. One of the best plant sources of protein is soybean, which contains 30 to 40 percent protein and is closer to meat protein than vegetable when examined under amino acid patterns.
The question of B12 also arises for vegetarians. Most vegetarians do eat some form of dairy product, which takes care of this need.
If you are planning to change your dietary patterns to eating vegetarian, it would be wise to purchase a book on vegetarianism and learn to do extensive meal planning, especially for the first six months.
Quick Facts
• B12 is usually taken as a supplement, since it is found only in sufficient quantities in animal products.
• Most vegetarians have lower cholesterol levels than meat eaters.
• Vegetarians have fewer cases of colon cancer and digestive problems.
• Soy products contain high levels of phytoestrogens which scientists now think will reduce the risks of breast and prostate cancer.
• Tofu products may vary significantly regarding nutritional content, best to read the labels.
• Tempeh is a chunky, chewy soybean product that has been mixed with rice or millet.
• Miso is a combination of soybeans and a grain. Has very little fat and usually used as a seasoning for soups, dips and stews.
• Iron and zinc are not as easily absorbed by true vegetarians and may have to be supplemented.
• Beans and rice are one of the best combinations to acquire all the essential amino acids.
• A good source of calcium is dark green leafy vegetables.
• Vegetarian products made from soybeans have a lower fat content and still provide an excellent source of protein.
• Most vegetarian foods contain too much sodium. When preparing vegetarian foods, try to omit the soy sauce which seems to be the high sodium source.
Types of Vegans
• True Vegetarian: Eats nothing from an animal, fresh or processed.
• Lacto-Vegetarian: Includes dairy products in their diet.
• Ovo-Vegetarian: The only animal product in this diet is eggs.
• Pesco-Vegetarian: Includes fish, chicken, eggs and dairy products, no red meat.
Recent opinion survey of frequent travelers heading north towards Subic and Clark Pampanga revealed that the number one most frequently visited fine dining restaurant in Pampanga is Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar located in Clark Philippines.
Hong Kong-based Yats International built this restaurant in 2000 to provide a world-class cozy fine dining restaurant, as well as business meeting facilities and venues for private dinners and social functions in Philippines Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone. North Luzon Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines was selected for this restaurant because of safety, clean air, absence of traffic and proximity to Manila and Subic. Clark Freeport is located near Manila and Subic. Diners from Manila and Subic can travel north along North Expressway and arrive in Clark in about 70 minutes without having to go through city driving, making this fine dining restaurant very convenient and accessible for guests from Manila.
Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar is general regarded in the Philippines as the best fine dining establishment in the country. Wine Spectator Magazine’s gave out Restaurant Wine List Best of Award of Excellence to 788 restaurants in the world. Yats Restaurant is the only restaurant in the Philippines to receive this award in recognition of its famous 2700-line restaurant wine list that has attracted many wine lovers to visit Clark Pampanga frequently to wine and dine.
Wine tastings are held regularly at this fine dining establishment, each event with a different theme. Popular themes include a tasting of 15 different Cabernet-Sauvignon-dominant red wines, old-world compared against new-world wines and a tasting of 50 years of aged vintage wines.
In addition to the wine cellars of the fine dining Yats Restaurant, more selections are available from the largest wine shop in Philippines, another property of Yats Wine Cellars called Clark Wine Center just 3 minutes away. Guests do not have to pay corkage fee for wines purchased from Clark Wine Center’s Wine Shop. 0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 for Ana Fe.
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Getting to this fine dining restaurant of Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Pampanga Philippines
How to get to this fine-dining restaurant in Clark Philippines? Once you get to Clark Freeport, go straight until you hit Mimosa. After you enter Mimosa, stay on the left on Mimosa Drive, go past the Holiday Inn and Yats Restaurant (green top, independent 1-storey structure) is on your left. Just past the Yats Restaurant is the London Pub.
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