Whether vegetarian or not- most of us will
sometimes be tempted by some of the delicious vegetarian options on offer while
some may think vegetarian options are limited.
Vegetarianism is a life choice affecting 2%
of the population with this figure being more female than male. A balanced vegetarian diet is one of the
healthiest diets around and is packed with a variety of fruit, nuts and veg
just like medical professionals recommend. Research shows that vegetarians are less
likely to suffer from obesity, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure and
type 2 diabetes. Fruit and veg are a good source of vitamins
and should make up just over one third of food we eat each day. Base meals on bread, rice, pasta, or
starchy carbohydrates. Starchy food should make up just one third of food we
eat, always use brown or wholegrain varieties where possible and leave skin on
potatoes. Make sure you eat some dairy or dairy
alternatives but stick to the reduced fat or lower sugar varieties. Milk,
cheese and yoghurt are a good source of protein and an important source of
calcium for healthy bones. Pulses such as beans, peas and lentils are
good meat alternatives as they are lower in fat and higher in fibre and
protein. A good way to get all your nutrients is a
bowl of freshly prepared homemade soup which you will find is always vegetarian
every day at Abbey mill.
This week for national vegetarian week we
have featured all our vegetarian options on our specials board so pop in and
enjoy a veggi brunch, burger, panini, baguette, sandwich, salad or a healthy bowl of homemade soup. And when
you order your hot chocolate, don’t forget to ask us to substitute your
marshmallows for a chocolate flake!
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