| Trying to turn into a vegetarian but finding it hard to | | | | very fibrous texture similar to that of meat. The |
| leave the juicy chicken leg? Don't fret because now | | | | protein content in soya meat is above 50%. It can |
| you can become a vegetarian and at the same time | | | | help you forget the animal meat that you had been |
| enjoy your meaty meals. Only, the meat will be | | | | trying so hard to quit! |
| vegetarian. And how is that you might ask? | | | | Tempeh - this is another great product which is |
| Welcome to the world of vegetarian meat! Yes, it's | | | | produced with the help of soya beans. It is |
| true! | | | | traditionally a fermented food from Indonesia and has |
| Vegetarian meat is basically a meat substitute made | | | | a Rhizopus mould which helps bind the soya in place. |
| out of vegetarian ingredients but the texture and | | | | It has a chewy consistency and hence a great |
| taste is extremely close to that of meat. There are | | | | substitute for animal meat. |
| many types of vegetarian meats in the market, just | | | | And if you still aren't convinced to leave animal meat, |
| like the options you have when you eat animal meat. | | | | here are a few health benefits that you gain when |
| Wheat gluten / Seitan - it is formed after the wheat | | | | you do leave it and start a healthy vegetarian diet: |
| dough is washed out of all the starch and bran from | | | | 1.It is low on cholesterol. |
| it. You can make vegetarian sausages, burgers, | | | | 2.There are fewer chances of you getting a disease |
| nuggets and even minced meat with wheat gluten. | | | | due to ingestion of meat. |
| Tofu - it is made out of soya and is a result of | | | | 3.Recent studies conducted have found out that |
| adding a curdling agent to the soya milk. It is rich in all | | | | vegetarians live longer! |
| the essential amino acids but unfortunately does not | | | | 4.A low fat diet which can be achieved thanks to |
| have the exact meat-like texture. But it can be | | | | vegetarianism can help fight impotence. |
| seasoned and smoked. | | | | 5.Thanks to a high fibre intake, your digestion system |
| Soya Meat or Textured Vegetable Protein - it is | | | | remains fit! |
| produced with the help of soya beans and has a | | | | Do you really need more reasons? |