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What is vegetarianism?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vegetarian cuisine proposes meals that are based on the rejection of meat, fish and seafood. No processed meat is used. A variation of the vegetarian diet is pesco-vegetarianism, which allows eating fish, but it isn’t a classic approach. However, we do not give up all animal products, unlike in a vegan diet. You can still enjoy the taste of milk, cheese, cottage cheese, yoghurt, eggs or honey. Yes, it\u2019s true, we often forget that honey is also an animal product \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Advantages of a vegetarian diet:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Above all – health.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vegetarian cuisine offers wholesome meals in everyday nutrition. There is no need to  make your food boring. The best way to nourish your body is by choosing products purchased from locals, at the market. This way you have a better chance that the products will be fresh and wont have been in storage for several weeks. Interestingly, many farmers now offer weekly deliveries of their vegetables to your door – convenient, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that it will be easier to eat a balanced diet when you prepare your own meals as opposed to when you buy processed ones..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another benefit of the vegetarian menu will be the reduction of blood cholesterol levels by eliminating animal fats, which are the source of saturated fatty acids and cholesterol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that you can lose weight faster on a vegetarian diet?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Eating fibre makes you feel full faster, stabilises blood sugar levels and makes it easier to remove metabolic products from the body, which means it is easier to lose unnecessary kilos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, carnivores tend to eat too little fibre (on average 12g), while those on a plant-based diet eat on average 26g. Of course, we’re aiming for the recommended range of 35-45g. There is much more of it in vegetables, which is why it\u2019s easier to take care of it with our Vege Menu (link).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having the right amount of fibre in your diet will reduce the risk of constipation, your body will be able to get rid of harmful waste products more easily, and you will feel saturated for longer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Shortages of micronutrients and protein occur when a vegetarian based diet isn’t well balanced. How to avoid shortages? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s worth experimenting and trying to eat different variations every day. A simple vegetarian based diet with natural products and devoid of highly processed foods is the key to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for a good source of protein, eat more:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n