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1. Introduction 2

2. Summary 3

3. Conclusion 4

4. References 5

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 INTRODUCTION

There are lots of logical reasons to eat vegetarian, and there are also lots of evolutionary
reasons why we humans crave meat. However, there are creative and tasty ways to staunch
your meat cravings and get the protein your body needs without actually eating meat. For
those who have recently turned to vegetarianism, or have been vegetarian for a while and
are looking for new cooking ideas, here is a run-down of six tasty and easy to prepare meat
substitutes that will help turn your favorite foods vegetarian.

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 SUMMARY

Jackfruit is a amazing and relatively unknown fruit from India is high in protein, potassium
and vitamin B, making it not only a convincing doppelganger for meat, but providing some of the
same nutritional value.

Lentils are part of the legume family, which also includes beans and peas. Legumes often
mimic meat in their protein levels, texture and tastiness. Lentils, in particular, are a great sub-in for
dishes that call for minced meat, and are incredibly low in fat yet high in fiber, iron and protein.

Mushrooms have a meat-like texture when cooked and take on a lovely umami flavor when
marinated in soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. They are packed with vitamin D, fiber, potassium, and
selenium, a mineral rarely found in fruits and vegetables, but which is essential to healthy liver
function. Shiitake mushrooms, in particular, are known for their meaty texture and savory flavor.

Nuts are incredibly versatile, and can add that extra zing of protein and healthy fat that you
need to make a vegetarian dish a complete meal. Cashews, almonds and walnuts are perhaps the
easiest to find nuts with the most versatility. Almonds have 6 grams of protein per ounce, and are
also high in fiber, vitamin E and iron. Cashews are a particularly good source of essential minerals,
such as zinc, potassium, manganese and iron.

For a long time, taste was put into four narrow categories: sweet, salt, sour and bitter. It was
only about a century ago that a Japanese chemistry professor discovered a fifth taste: Umami.
Umami is a pleasant, savory flavor that results from a type of amino acid commonly found in, you
guessed it, meat and fish. But, lucky for vegetarians, it is also found in miso, a Japanese paste made
of fermented soybeans. Used as a seasoning for a multitude of dishes, miso is also packed with
protein, vitamin B2, vitamin E, vitamin K, iron and calcium.

If there is one food that could likely to break a vegetarian's meat-less streak, it's probably
bacon. It is the smoky flavor (and smell!) found in bacon and other barbecue foods that brings
vegetarians running. But, never fear, there is a way to add that smokey flavor to a wide variety of
food -- and we're not just talking about vegan bacon. Grilling vegetables on a charcoal grill is a
surefire way to get some of that smokey flavor in your life. But, try experimenting with ingredients
such as smoked salt, smoked maple syrup (yes, it exists), and smoked paprika. Liquid smoke,
essentially condensation from the steam of smoked wood, is another option, however it does
contain carcinogens, so it is best to use sparingly.

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 CONCLUSION

If you not sure whether you can obtain all your nutritional needs of the body from a
vegetarian diet, then you should not become one. But if you study any charts given on this
subject you will clearly see that all the bodys requirements-fats and carbohydrates, pro-
teins, vitamins and minerals-are obtained in more than adequate quantities in vegetarians
foods. If you are still not convinced, then consider the practical experience of vegetarians.
The fact that innumerable people are vegetarians and have been for aeons in many parts of
the world of life, shows that vegetarianism does not lead to nutritional deficiency. On the
contrary, it leades to wonderful health and a new lease on life.

We feel that Manu, the codifier of laws in ancient India, summed up the most sensible
approach to the whole subject when he said : there is no wrong in eating meat or drinking
wine, but abstention therefrom gives many benefits.

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Internet

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Book

Oxford English dictionary, second dictionary, 2009.