Thursday, May 28, 2009

Nutritional tip for vegetarians!


Since, I study for my CISSN nutrition exam, I decided to drop you a line. This tip is for those that eliminate animal product from their diet. Some issues that they face are:
  • Decrease immune function which means that you are more prone to colds and injuries.
  • Not getting enough protein which is an essential macronutrient.
  • Low on Iron(important for electron transport chain, neurotrasmitter and protein synthesis), Zinc (important for cell functions) and Calcium(necessary for muscle contraction, nerve conducting and bone health)
  • Consume foods that are high in saturated fat, refined carbs, sugar, and hydrogenated oils.
If you are one of those people that dislike animal products you better think twice and make sure you follow a well-balanced diet. I'm out.....

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