Many people choose not to eat meat and become vegetarian, whether the choice is for ethical reasons, health reasons or just personal tastes they may be losing out on many vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants, like: iron, niacin, vitamin B6 and B12, zinc, and glutathione. Your body needs these nutrients on a daily basis to carry out the functions that keep you healthy and feeling good and protein is responsible for many productions in the body such as; hair and nail growth, building tissue, making enzymes and hormones and bone strength. These nutrients must be found in another way and there are many new meat replacement goods on the market such as soy meat products that give you the needed protein; there are also herbal remedies to replace the vitamins and minerals.
Healthy living is becoming a greater part of our lives each day and eliminating red meat, or meat all together, can be a good way to lose weight and improve health as long as vital nutrients are supplemented. Companies are always coming out with new foods, herbal remedies and exercise equipment to get us to embrace taking care of our bodies. Some of the most popular meat replacement products are:
Protein shakes- many shakes on the market are not only a good meat replacement but a good meal replacement. They can contain many vitamins and minerals as well as the body's needed protein.
Soy protein- soy can be a good source of protein and can be found in pill or powdered form and may be included in some pastas, deserts, cheeses and salad dressings.
Tofu- is most versatile and can absorb many flavors and seasonings without being dull. Tofu is also fortified with protein, vitamins and minerals.
