From the researches we came to know that vegetarian diet consumes around 500 calories less as compared to its meat eating diets on an average daily. It is also true that the people who use vegetarian diet eat more food than the non-vegetarians. So if you go by these facts you are going to lose 3500 calories i.e. 1 pound in a week time.
If you want to lose weight by the vegetarian diet, then you have to plan out your diet in advance. Your diet must include vegetables, fruit and grains.
There are some nutrients, which are really important for our body like proteins, calcium and vitamins. Some source of proteins is tofu and other soy-based products, legumes, seeds, nuts, grains, and vegetables. Calcium source are spinach, kale and broccoli.
You can use some healthy vegetarian meals like Amy's frozen dinners and Veggie burgers. Here is a listing of some calorie control in a vegetarian diet:
Food 1200 Calorie(Group)1500 Calorie 1800 Calorie
Vegetables 5 servings 6 servings 8 servings
Fruits 3 servings 3 servings 5 servings
Grains 2 servings 3 servings 4 servings
Dairy 2 servings 2-3 servings 2-3 servings
Beans 5oz 6oz 7oz
Total Fat 30-35g 40-50g 50-60g
So going on a vegetarian diet can be really healthy option and it can also help you in losing weight.
