Vegetarian diet Archives - Healthhype https://healthhype.com/tag/vegetarian-diet Current Health Articles on Symptoms, Diseases and Treatment Mon, 17 Oct 2016 19:57:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://healthhype.com/wp-content/uploads/logoicon.png Vegetarian diet Archives - Healthhype https://healthhype.com/tag/vegetarian-diet 32 32 Weight Gain Diet Tips for Vegetarians https://healthhype.com/vegetarian-weight-gain-diet-tips.html https://healthhype.com/vegetarian-weight-gain-diet-tips.html#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:30:24 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=1356 Nutrition Problems in Vegetarians Some vegetarians experience a problem with gaining weight and this is believed to be due to a vegetarian diet. It could be associated with a lower protein intake as well as a lower calorie intake, however, there may be other factors at play as well which do not involve a vegetarian diet.  Although obesity can also afflict vegetarians and vegans, studies have indicated that it is lower among these groups ¹. Common Causes of Low Weight in Vegetarians The low body weight in a vegetarian may be due to: Low calorie intake, especially due to low fat intake. Avoiding eating due to reduced appetite. Irregular eating habits. Bloating due to large amount of soluble fiber resulting in avoiding food Worm infestation with regularly consuming raw foods. Small intestinal disorders, like celiac disease and fructose malabsorption. Not all of these causes are unique to vegetarians or vegans. Why a Vegetarian May Refuse Food? A. Food Related Causes A vegetarian or vegan who is still adapting to a primarily plant-based diet may eats less due to: Always having same type of food (among individuals who are not culinary creative). Vegatables, fruits and processed plant foods may not seem as appetising (individual preference). [...]

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