Health Advice

It is a good habit to make a list of questions with you when you go to visit the doctor. There are always things to wonder about when it comes to your health and lifestyle.

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Many people advise that it would help to reduce the risk of protracting prostate cancer to change a sedentry, high carb and high sugar or fat diet to an active lifestyle with plenty of exercise and a mainly fat free, sugar free diet. For some this may mean choosing to go vegetarian although this isn’t entirely necessary

When changing your diet or increasing physical activity it is best to get your doctor’s advice. We’re all familiar with the great benefits of having a vegetarian diet. You must be raring to change your diet, but don’t hesitate to ask questions. Do ask the following questions: How will you know if the switch is a good idea for you though? What do you need to know about a vegetarian diet? What should I expect to go through?

How to help your family go vegetarian with you

It might be easiest help yourself and your family go vegetarian by using meat substitutes which are much easier on your health than real meats. WaiLana has recipes using seitan, tofu, and vege meats which you and your family will enjoy. She has also included the nutritional value of the meal, so it will be much easier for you to calculate if you are receiving the nutrition you need.

Here are some other things to discuss with your health expert about the possibility of a change in your diet.

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Health conditions and your diet

If you are currently on medication or a special diet for health reasons, you need to know about the potential side effects that would be associated with a vegetarian diet. Will the change to a meatless diet improve conditions you have? It is always safer to consult your doctor about any possible concerns you have about making a change in your diet.

How many calories do you need? What’s your ideal daily calorie intake?

Everyone has different calorie intake needs. Depending on your activity levels and body type, your doctor can tell you your ideal daily number of calories. If vegetarian foods are new to you, you may need to obtain more information about calorie content in various foods. Wai Lana has more information on calorie content and low/medium/and high calorie recipes you’ll surely love.

If you are replacing meats with plant based proteins, it is likely that you will start to eat fewer calories than you had been eating before. That could be a good thing if you need to lose weight, but if you can t afford to lose weight, you will need to find somewhere to make up the lost nutrition.

Concerns about protein

Going vegetarian? Rest assured, you won’t be lacking in protein. Rest assured that you can get your daily requirements of protein from vegetable and bean based sources. If you know ahead of time what sources are appropriate as well as how much you will need to eat each day, you can easily mix and match beans and vegetables to get you your daily dose of protein. Your health expertwill be able to explain the difference between meat protein and plant based protein in order to help you with the correct protein intake.

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Are you ready?

Becoming a vegetarian can be very beneficial for your health. If you have any questions or concernsask your physician for help on how to go about a change in diet so that any of your pre-existing health conditions will not be affected. Besides talking to your doctor, you you should listen to your body. Best wishes on your quest for health!

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