I have a home daycare and we are supposed to give them 1 meat at lunch. Since most simple and quick meats are very fatty and high in cholesterol I was wondering what the importance of meat is so that I could find meat substitutes. For example if it is for protein I could just give them noodles since they have around 7 grams of protein which is about the same as the other quick and easy meats I had been using. Can you help me?
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Meat is a major source of essential nutrients, including: protein, Zinc and Vitamin B12.  Note, vegetarians often have low intakes of Zinc and B12 because they avoid meat.\n\nBest wishes.
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It is extremely essential - you die without it. But it is NOT true that you only get it from meat! Dairy products and eggs are great sources - no need to worry if you include those in your diet. Strict vegans need to take yeast fortified with B12 or supplements.\n\nThere is, however, a condition called pernicious anemia that is fairly common, especially in older people, where you lose the ability to absorb B12 in your stomach. You can eat meat, take supplements, and still have a disabling lack of B12 in your system. In that case the B12 must be given in a way that bypasses the stomach, usually as injections, but one can also use tiny tablets that are absorbed under the tongue. There is no way to get enough B12 through your diet if you have this condition.
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Congrats on becoming vegetarian. You are on your way to a healthier lifestyle.\n\nThe average person needs approximately 60 grams of protein per day.  If you are an athlete or someone who is extremely active, you could need more (up to 1 gram per pound).  \n\nThere are some excellent, vegetarian sources of protein. If you go to your health food store, you'll find a plethora of soy-based protein foods that taste good.  Soy milk, dairy products, eggs, tofu, beans, veggie burgers, chillis, etc are all excellent sources of protein.\n\nI recommend that you take a multi-vitamin every day -- one that includes iron / minerals. Most newbie vegetarians often don't eat enough minerals and wind up deficient.  Consider using a free web site such as http://www.fitday.com to monitor your protein and mineral / vitamin intake.\n\nGood luck.
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FACTS:\n1.Our teeth should be differently shaped in order to cut the meat.\n\n2.Our gastric acids would be as strong as the ones of a carnivore, to absorb all the nutrients.\n\n3.Our intestines wouldn’t be as long, since all great carnivores have it short in order to get rid of the toxins faster. (meat do decompose faster/worse than vegetables, its just that it have lots of preservatives and colorants). In the other hand, must animals with a vegetarian diet have long intestines in order to absorb all the nutrients, since their gastric acids are not as strong… you can see that there are some that even digest their meals more than once…\n\n4.Our nails would be sharper and stronger, if we were to be having meat as our main meal.\n\n5.… what does a bull have for meals?? Are they weak?? … eating a bull doesn’t transfer their strength…. or meat!!! (as I read above)\n\n6.By eating meat you are more likely to get ostheoporosis, since there are elements in the meat that make your bones wear out, by that i mean that people literally pee their calcium.\n\n7.You should tell those people that in the long term your decision is wiser… \na.Yeah, we are ALL of F..cked up with all the transgenic and lack of control over the conditions and place in which those seeds are planted.\nb.Yeah, earth is becoming less fertile worldwide (believe me, I’m not in USA)\nc.But an animal is not hurt in order for you to eat… I’ve seen reports on genetic modifications to improve the mass production in Israel, such as lack of feather, nails and beak.\nd.and in the other hand, you are not absorbing all the chemicals they get those animals to grow fast with.\ne.and you are not absorbing all the bugs they have inside, including mad caw, etc. (by the way the mad cow disease started over twenty years ago, or at least that is as far back as we can track cases… it started with stupid eager farmers feeding their animals with dead animals)\nf.and you are not absorbing all the chemicals/antibiotics to get those animals to survive with.\ng.And finally, just as we could all, in a future... go into a world crisis because the water is not potable anymore, the trees have all become transgenic thanks to good mother nature and pollinization, same.. or I’d say worst!!! Would be to be starving as all of us with the addition of a disease that has no way of being controlled because it has been chemically fortified by the alphabet of antibiotics and hormones that are in the meat.\n\nBonus:\n1.I grew up hearing that as little as seven almonds a day could give me the amount of protein I could get from the meat.\n\nAs long as you don't base your diet on your favorite vegetables only, you'll be just fine. Amino, anti oxidants (... is that the way to spell it?) ... I'd say there are too many extremist in both currents.. just respect, and make yourself be respected... it is a choice, a philosophy of life.\n\n2.Meat eaters tend to have more cholesterol and heart problems. Vegetarians live longer.\n\n3.Meat eaters should check on their diet just as much, even though must of them, don't care much and are not selective at all\n \n4.www.themeatrix.com\n\n5. yes it's harder to get the iron in a natural source. but you should have a good balance in your meals, have the honey for the royal queen bee, something great that comes from sugar cane we call "melaza", if neither of the last two, then folic acid and finally morning sun bath\n\nnot as long, and much easier to answer in my language, hope it served for something...
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A picture of me with no shirt on looking like a 40 year old fat man. Learning to like healthy foods better than junk (just eat them for a while, it happens), finding exercise I like and doing it and realising feel better after doing it even when felt bad before. Turning vegetarian - Junk foods quite often contain lots of meat, which is high in bad fat, calories and salt. Finding someone with similar interests to do exercise with.
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Hello,I'll try to give you the exact answer of your questions.First,depends what kind of protein you choose( is it from vegetable origin like the soya etc.or mainly from dairy products like milk,cheese etc,or it's meat).It's very important,mostly bbecause not the exact amount of protein ingested can cause you problems,but the nature of it.For example there are too many people who have low digestibility of the milk protein and experience swallowing and other side effects.The recommended daily amount of protein is a subject of discussion,but genetally is at about up to max.100 gr.So for a while just watch what kind of proteins you take,skip the eggs,milk,fatty meat..replace them with light yogurt,chicken filee etc. and preferable eat them with plain salad.Simply our body cannot adjust to large amount of protein and another cause of your feeling is that it takes time while the protein is reduces to pain aminoacids,which are the real benefit for consuming it!! Luck!
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Absolutely, your body produces digestive enzymes and fluids that allow for the digestion of the high amounts of fat and proteins found in meat. With a few exceptions, humans are omnivores.\n\nYou may be right about the health problems associated with meat. A lot of the meats we eat are highly processed and not entirely healthy. Personally, I think meats are a superior protein source, bar none. Few vegetable sources can compete with meat and other animal products as substantial protein sources. Generally, I think meat is a great part of a normal diet, provided it's reasonably lean and eaten in reasonable moderation. \n\nI like the occasional plate of tofu. I just keep it low because it's a soy product. Soy is thought to raise estrogen levels in the bloodstream. This poses a problem for me and my efforts at body building. So, I stick to the meat and the dairy for most of my protein.
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The biggest things that most vegetarians miss out on are proteins, but you can get all the ones you need if you just eat a variety of vegetables. Whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds are going to give you most of what you need, but to get the animal proteins you need go for milk, cheese, and yogurt. If you eat a balance diet in a couple months you'll look totally healthy. Since the age people hit puberty varies from person to person (anywhere from 8 to 16 in rare cases) who can say if you're really late? I have a friend that's a vegetarian and eats correctly. More than a couple people think he looks perfect- vegetarian or no.
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When I was in the Air Force, the meals were somewhat buffet style except that you told the people behind the food what you wanted.  You are not forced to eat anything you dont want.  Just simply dont request it.  If beef is the meat of the day, then just eat vegetarian that day.  No one will say anything about it.\n\nOk Wolfy, you owe me now.  This is Lori.  Remember?
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Your body needs THREE things in bulk... ideally:  Proteins (the most important), Carbohydrates and Lipids... \n\nThat will generally mean lots of meat... bread (or rice, or potatoes, or pasta) .... and dairy products. \n\nOther things... vitamins and minerals as they say.... are only needed in tiny amounts. Then again they're only present in many foods in tiny amounts. You can get by with vitamin supplements instead, but thats generally not too healthy. You can however be far more variable in how much fruit and veg you eat..... Its not as important to deliberately eat in bulk.\n\nThe protein is the most important though. The carbs and lipids are just an energy source and occasionally a source of extra hydrocarbon molecules for the framework of other molecules.... The proteins however are what the entire operational system of the body is based on.... not least all the enzymes that keep things running, the functional structures of each and every cell in your body.... and... well.... I'm sure you get the point. \n\nAnd for the record.... you have to eat less animal protein than you would plant protein to get the same amount of nutrition from it.... just in case you consider the vegitarian option. Plants need different amino acids to us animals... thus you'll get a lot you don't need from them which are effectively superfluous....  There is no equivalent substitute for red meat... \n\nAnd ironic as it is for someone as nocturnally inclined as myself to suggest this..... but get as much sunlight as you can within reason. The extra vitamin D will really help... and its utilised via sunlight through the skin (its our own answer to photosynthesis, I guess).
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I've never followed Peter D'Adamo's protocol, although I might try some of his advice if I can ever find a copy of his book to borrow. I'm not interested in dieting, because I'm already slim and lean, but I'd be interested if his theories helped me feel better overall, of if they might help with some of my chronic disorders (asthma, acid reflux, ADHD, rosacea).\n\nHowever, I would NOT follow 100% of he says for my blood type, which is O positive. I'd only follow what is applicable to me. For example, I've heard that folks with my blood type should, according to D'Adamo, eat red meat 3 to 4 times a week. Well, that's OUT for me! I'm 34 and already have elevated cholesterol, due to a genetic propensity for this from my mom's side of the family. I am very slim, active, and for the most part eat very well-balanced, healthy meals, yet I STILL have the beginnings of a cholesterol problem. \n\nSo I sure as heck am not going to start eating a bunch of red meat!! It so happens I don't really even like most red meats (except hamburger), and I hate steak. I mainly eat white meat chicken, white meat turkey, and fish. But even if I loved red meat, I would still limit my consumption of it, in the hopes of keep my cholesterol numbers from becoming high enough to warrant medication like Lipitor. :(\n\nI guess my ramblings only answered the first part of your question ("Has anyone tried eating according to their blood type?"), but not the second part, about whether it helped or hindered them. :) But hopefully you found this interesting anyway.
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my dad had a heart atack 5 yrs ago (hes still alive) stay away from burger king stuff and fast food(he had a burger from there when he had his heart atack) and you could buy that hamburger helper stuff and get that like 80% lean meat. it tastes good with the zesty italian hamburger helper stuff its my fav. its low fat and low cholesterol. hope this helps :) i can e-mail you some more resipies if you want
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Yes.  If you know how to cook, you can eat very well for cheap.  Great vegetarian cookbooks are easy to find now, especially Chinese and Indian cooking.  And with a blender or juicer you can make some really incredible things that you could never buy in a store or restaurant.\n\nYou don't need "protein supplements", that's a scam, peanut butter and tofu and rice with beans have lots of protein.  If you eat eggs that's a whole protein too.  The human body can make all the protein it needs, and there are bodybuilders who are vegans, so, obviously, you don't need animal proteins even if you want to be muscle-bound.  The theory that your blood type matters is basically made up - it might affect your digestion but it doesn't affect much else.  You can find food combinations that work for you.\n\nAs for eating out, well, salads and tofu and soy are now everywhere, even at McDonald's you can find some things to eat.  Some chains have baked potatoes, all-you-can-eat salad bars, whatever.  You'll survive a road trip.  But bring lots of dried fruit and make your own grilled-vegetable sandwiches and falafel if you're going on long road trips.\n\nThe main thing is to learn to cook, and to use spices.  It is also possible to adapt many recipes.  A good cookbook like "The Calamari Cookbook" from the India Joze restaurant in Santa Clara CA, lists all the five types of tastes (rich, tart, sweet, salty, hot) and spices that fit under each.  In the actual restaurant they make their recipes with any of (squid, white chicken breast, red snapper fish, or tofu).  So you can substitute tofu for any of those ingredients!\n\nThe main reason to be vegetarian is that in the long run it is much much cheaper because it does less damage to the environment, and people will eventually have to pay much much more for meat for the water, pollution (manure), and extra land it takes to raise meat, and the labour to inspect it.  Mad Cow, Avian Flu, you name it, the most dangerous diseases often spread through meat animals.  Why should you vegetarians pay for that?  Eventually you'll force the meat eaters to pay for the harm they do, and they meat will cost $$$$.  So it's better for you to adapt now and join the future.  You can still eat meat raised or hunted or fished by someone you know, or that you raised/hunted/fished yourself, if this is your concern.  No shame in being an actual animal...\n\nMany people will tell you that meat and even eggs and honey are cruel.  That's something you have to make up your own mind about.  But the health risks are lower for vegetarians.  Reduced calorie diets definitely contribute to longer life.
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dont listen to the first reply............everything is so loaded with carbs, it sucks...carbs are the enemy and you should always try to eat as few as possible, any doctor will tell you the same....it dont mean starving yourself or eating only meat, not at all........you should not go on any diet fad or program, the only thing you need to do is cut the sugar and eat as few carbs as you can...this dont mean spending money on expensive low carb crap....just do this......make sure you drink AT LEAST 8 glasses of water a day, buy yourself one of those 32oz water jug things and drink 2 daily...also, when you go to serve yourself, just serve like normal then take half off the plate and put it back, or if your at a restaurant, when you get your order, put half in a too go box before you eat, even if its fast food or sumthin........save it for later....exercise is good too but i know it sucks to do it and its hard...but if you dont then you dont, just do the other stuff.....if you live in a house then get a dog so you can take em for walks and walk yourself too...................if only i could follow my own great advice!!
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I can't tell from your picture---it's tiny on my screen, but I believe you're male (?).  Regardless, you need to include meat proteins in your diet.  The body, regardless of the processed, genetically altered and/or synthetic amino acids in protein shakes that MAY be of benefit (I would simply take a good powdered glutamine supplement instead)...needs the specific types of protein found it meat.  Otherwise, your muscles will probably never grow in the way you want them.  LEAN meats (we're talking fresh fish from a quality health food store), boneless, skinless chicken breast, HORMONE AND ANTIBIOTIC FREE hamburger meat (at LEAST 93% lean), egg whites, etc.  Most people need slightly more protein than 1 g per lb. of body weight to gain additional muscle (about 1.2 g/lb)---and about 0.8-1 to maintain.  A good way to gauge this is to calculate 1 g/lb of body weight for your GOAL weight.  You also desperately need carbs to gain and maintain muscle.  GOOD carbs, like brown rice, sweet potatoes/yams, steel-cut oatmeal, beans, 100% whole grains like 100% whole wheat cereals (but avoid bread!), etc.  Eat healthy fats, like olive oil, avocado, nut butters (almond is great!), etc.  But to gain muscle, focus on carbs and high quality sourced protein.  If you are male, you probably need considerably more food.  Make sure your milk is hormone and antibiotic-free and preferably skim.  Milkfat isn't good for ANY human, even trying to gain weight.  It will turn to body fat, not muscle.  Eat TONS of green veggies and include some fruit as well.  Take a high-quality, pharmaceutical grade multivitamin such as Garden of Life's Multivitamin for Men.  You may want to include digestive enzymes to help break down your foods, such as Garden of Life's Omega-Zyme.  No, I don't sell for them, but I highly recommend their products.  Good luck!  ALSO...remember, when gaining muscle weight, to eat especially clean, just as if you were on a diet.  It's all too easy for your body to gain FAT weight when increasing calories.  And I have no idea what 8 kg amounts to in lb.  Would have to convert it, but it doesn't sound like a huge amount.
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My wife is the same way. She has to exercise every day, usually walking on the treadmill. She eats small, balanced meals often and avoids beef as much as possible. Also important to eat a little something BALANCED before bed. Balanced = protein + low-glycemic carbs
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Beats the heck out of Tofu. If I'm going to have something rotting inside me I want it to taste good going down. Don't get me wrong, I like my veggies but I gotta have my meat. Come to think of it, might just go and grill me a big steak right now. I'm hungry.