Basically gone veggie - any tips?
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Hi all, I moved to Delhi a month or so ago, and have now basically become vegetarian.
This is for a couple of reasons - the meat here is generally minging (Chicken, Lamb or Goat), or you can pay a bloody fortune for some beef, pork etc. So we've gone veggie.
Luckily the culture here is angled towards veggies anyway, so we've no issues with cooking (and in fact it's bloody tasty stuff).
But I was just wondering if there are any supplements we should be taking?
I should add that i'm working from home, so am going to the gym every day and doing lots of cardio and a fair bit of weights - I guess i'm not getting as much protein as before - is this an issue?
Please, no comments about being 'powerfully built', i'm asking a genuine question here as to if we should be doing something else to keep our bodies going properly...
This is for a couple of reasons - the meat here is generally minging (Chicken, Lamb or Goat), or you can pay a bloody fortune for some beef, pork etc. So we've gone veggie.
Luckily the culture here is angled towards veggies anyway, so we've no issues with cooking (and in fact it's bloody tasty stuff).
But I was just wondering if there are any supplements we should be taking?
I should add that i'm working from home, so am going to the gym every day and doing lots of cardio and a fair bit of weights - I guess i'm not getting as much protein as before - is this an issue?
Please, no comments about being 'powerfully built', i'm asking a genuine question here as to if we should be doing something else to keep our bodies going properly...
Beefmeister said:
Hi all, I moved to Delhi a month or so ago, and have now basically become vegetarian.
This is for a couple of reasons - the meat here is generally minging (Chicken, Lamb or Goat), or you can pay a bloody fortune for some beef, pork etc. So we've gone veggie.
Luckily the culture here is angled towards veggies anyway, so we've no issues with cooking (and in fact it's bloody tasty stuff).
But I was just wondering if there are any supplements we should be taking?
I should add that i'm working from home, so am going to the gym every day and doing lots of cardio and a fair bit of weights - I guess i'm not getting as much protein as before - is this an issue?
Please, no comments about being 'powerfully built', i'm asking a genuine question here as to if we should be doing something else to keep our bodies going properly...
And with a name like yours! you will have to change to veggiemeister.This is for a couple of reasons - the meat here is generally minging (Chicken, Lamb or Goat), or you can pay a bloody fortune for some beef, pork etc. So we've gone veggie.
Luckily the culture here is angled towards veggies anyway, so we've no issues with cooking (and in fact it's bloody tasty stuff).
But I was just wondering if there are any supplements we should be taking?
I should add that i'm working from home, so am going to the gym every day and doing lots of cardio and a fair bit of weights - I guess i'm not getting as much protein as before - is this an issue?
Please, no comments about being 'powerfully built', i'm asking a genuine question here as to if we should be doing something else to keep our bodies going properly...
bosshog said:
Just make sure you get enough protein - pulses - their super good for you and packed with protein and fibre. Other than than just a normal mix of carbs and veg. I presume you're not giving up dairy products or fish?, so you should aim to get your protein from the fish and pulses.
Ah yes, of course. I'd forgotten that the pulses are high in protein. Also eating eggs and dairy is fine too.We're ramping up the lentils and beans...
Not sure what you can get out there as meat alternatives? But things like Quorn have mycoprotein in which should sort out your body's need for protein. Fish and dairy too as suggested.
Ironically, according to the Metro it is Veggie week this week? They did an article on it and basically said how much healthier it is to be a veggie than someone who eats a lot of meat, which is quite interesting.
Ironically, according to the Metro it is Veggie week this week? They did an article on it and basically said how much healthier it is to be a veggie than someone who eats a lot of meat, which is quite interesting.
Riknos said:
basically said how much healthier it is to be a veggie than someone who eats a lot of meat, which is quite interesting.
The amusing thing is, I don't know any slim, healthy, fit vegetarians (and I know quite a few vegetarians). Oh, apart from me, but I am not 100% vegetarian (I eat meat once or twice a week).RemainAllHoof said:
Riknos said:
basically said how much healthier it is to be a veggie than someone who eats a lot of meat, which is quite interesting.
The amusing thing is, I don't know any slim, healthy, fit vegetarians (and I know quite a few vegetarians). Oh, apart from me, but I am not 100% vegetarian (I eat meat once or twice a week).I've observed that a number of veggies have problems with their weight due to eating lazily - pasta and cheese being the worst culprits.
All high in calories/fat - low in protein/vitamins.
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