How to become a vegetarian?

How to become vegetarian for life?

The vegetarian diet causes a change in eating habits. It consists in fact of eliminating red and white meat as well as fish from one's diet in order to favor the consumption of vegetables and fruits, but also legumes and cereals and thus replace animal protein. 

There are some tips to follow to adopt this new way of life without difficulty and learn to vary your cuisine while staying healthy. Because health and weight are not necessarily at the heart of the decision to become a vegetarian.

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To become a vegetarian, whatever your age, it is preferable to proceed in stages by gradually eliminating animal products. However, since meat is a source of protein, an alternative will have to be found by favoring vegetable proteins. 

It is also necessary to learn about adopting a vegetarian diet while avoiding deficiencies. Slowly, prepare new vegetarian recipes using various vegetables. And remember that the vegetarian diet should not be sad. You just need to learn how to cook differently to adopt this new lifestyle! Avoid the transition overnight.

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what does a vegetarian eat?

First vegetables and fruits because they are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, trace elements, and contain fibers but also proteins, lipids and carbohydrates. In this regard, treat yourself and cook fruits and vegetables in all forms. At Bonduelle, we think of vegetarians to whom we offer fresh, frozen or prepared vegetables in original recipes, which you can thus keep longer. 

You will find tips for varying your cuisine and gradually integrating vegetarian meals into the menu. Then, legumes because they contain vegetable proteins, iron and carbohydrates. 

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Thus, vegetarians consume a lot of lentils, chickpeas, broad beans, beans and peas. But also soy in the form of tofu to replace meat. Here again, we have concocted new recipes for you such as tofu recipes, spelled recipes, or even this veggie burger for your taste buds and for your health. You will quickly know how to prepare a wide variety of vegetarian dishes to familiarize yourself with this new diet in no time.

Finally cereals, essential and indispensable because they are also important in terms of food: they provide proteins and carbohydrates. Originating from all over the world, they allow you to vary the pleasures, often combined with spices. Discover all our recipe ideas based on wheat, spelled, barley, quinoa or corn. In combination with vegetables, they provide the energy needed to fill up for a day. They are good dietary supplements when you want to eat light during a heat wave.

Don't forget oilseeds: walnuts, hazelnuts, pine nuts, almonds... easy to integrate into many recipes, to enhance the flavor of your vegetables.

Note, however, that unlike vegans, vegetarians consume milk, eggs and cheese.

Complements for your vegetarian meals

Here are some suggested ideas for a better transition to vegetarian meals. 3, 2, 1... At the table with our latest novelties, and it's even better than at the restaurant! You will also find all the nutritional information on our product sheets.

Vegetarian recipes to cook

• Spinach Veggie Burger
• Veggie burger made from our vegetable pavement
• Veggie bowl with falafel
• Vegetarian skewers
• Button mushroom skewers yakitori style

Vegetarian dishes to enjoy right away

• Barley salad and coral lentils
• Cracked wheat and edamame beans
• Quinoa and sweet peas
• White cabbage and edamame beans
• Carrot, mango and pumpkin seed tagliatelle
• Coleslaw, pineapple and coconut

Plant-based steaks and falafels

• Brown bean and sweet potato steak
• Veggie steak with fine herbs
• Crispy pavé with sunny vegetables
• Gourmet steak with spinach, lentils and cheese
• Breaded with cereals, mushrooms, pumpkin and cheese
• Chickpea and date falafels
• Falafel chickpeas, corn, coriander and cumin

Seeds and cereals

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