Acai Berry

After researching acai berry on the net, I found out that:

Acai berries are among the most nutritious foods found in the Amazon.

They are rich in B vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein and omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids.

Acai berries have 15-20 times more antioxidants than red grapes.

These small, purple berries are being praised for their anti-aging and antioxidant properties. More...

Wu Yi Tea

I already knew of the many health benefits of Wu Yi tea which I've read include:

Raising your metabolism.

Reducing your levels of bad cholesterol.

Being high in antioxidants which can help prevent cancer.

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Hoodia

Hoodia is a plant which grows in a remote region of the Kalahari desert and is used to reduce your appetite.

Obviously this is very important when trying to lose weight and was a huge benefit to me personally. More...

Nov

30

What is a good vegetarian diet plan that would work well and fast?

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Nicole asked:

I’m 14 years old around 5′5 and about 120 pounds.
I’m also a vegetarian. I’m looking to loose some weight but not a lot.
Just to tone and to eat healthier. I can’t seem to find a vegetarian diet plan so if you could help me out with some tips or information that would be great.

Comments

5 Responses to “What is a good vegetarian diet plan that would work well and fast?”

mckahlan_2004 on December 3rd, 2008 2:06 pm

YOU DO NOT NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT.

There is NOTHING wrong with being 5′5 and 120 lbs. You even have room to gain some weight. Jeesh.
NiCoLe i love my Chi cena! on December 4th, 2008 10:46 am

Hi…lol my name’s Nicole as well. Anyways heres a few links (some of them have advertisements at the top that may make you think that the info is not free, but it is.)
punchie on December 4th, 2008 4:51 pm

First, you should add in more exercise to your daily routine. Granted a vegetarian diet is healthy. However, by exercising on a regular basis, you will tone your body and shed excess pounds. If you have access through an insurance plan, see if you can consult with a registered dietian or a nutritionist. Also, I have included a link sponsored by the American Heart Association regarding a vegetarian lifestyle/diet. Good luck to you.
AinePriestess on December 5th, 2008 7:52 pm

If you think you need to loose weight you need to see a doctor about your eating disorder.
Abby J on December 7th, 2008 12:25 am

I tend not to like strict diet plans. I found that I ate a LOT better when I went vegan (no more cheesey gooey goodness or ice cream). I would suggest going vegan for the period of your diet. Also, abstain from pre packaged vegan foods (soy ice cream, fried chik’n, etc), and focus more on whole foods. Seriously, taking the cheese and dairy out of my diet did wonders because so many fatty and tasty foods are eliminated.

So, in sum, try a vegan diet full of unprocessed foods. Please understand I am not trying to push veganism on you for any moral or ethical reason. What you eat is up to you. I am simply focusing on the health aspects and my own experience. You could easily do this for the duration of your diet and then switch back to eating healthy dairy and egg products in your diet.