TestMax Nutrition
Replace Protein - The number one question I get asked TestMax Nutrition Review as a vegetarian is "How do you get enough protein" First of all, if you are eating a variety of whole foods, you are likely getting enough protein. If you continue to eat eggs and dairy, you are certainly getting enough protein but if you aren't, you will need to ensure that you get your protein from healthy sources. High protein foods you can include in some of your meals are beans (chickpeas/garbanzos, kidney, black, pinto, lima, lentils, etc.), high protein grains such as quinoa or amaranth, and nuts/seeds. You do not need to eat soy and many natural health professionals, myself included, discourage the consumption of soy (including tofu - GASP A vegetarian who won't eat tofu). Remember, you don't need a ton of protein in your diet (roughly 8-10% of total calories) so don't go crazy. Even an apple has some protein in it.
14 Ratio - while fruits are delicious and a part of a balanced vegetarian diet, you should make sure that you are eating no more than 1 serving of fruit for every 4 servings of vegetables. Speaking of servings; since whole foods don't have a label, many people don't know what constitutes a serving. With a fruit or vegetable that is dense like broccoli, carrots, apples and potatoes, a serving equals a half-cup. For less dense foods like spinach, sprouts and kale, one cup equals a serving. Lots of fruits mean lots of sugars and it's best to moderate consumption. Eat a Rainbow - Different colored plants contain a variety of phytonutrients and antioxidants in their nutrient cache. While green is the foundation of a vegetarian diet, be sure that you are regularly including food plants that are red, orange, yellow, blue, purple and even white (garlic, onions, oatmeal, etc.)
Vitamin B-12 (cobalamin) - the nutrient that is hardest to come by when eating a plant-based diet is vitamin B-12. You can have a simple blood test done to check your levels. If it is determined that you are deficient in this vitamin, you can take a supplement. The most bio-available form (and the hardest to find on the shelf) is the methylcobalamin version. A sublingual (under the tongue) lozenge is best.Cravings - the more healthy foods you eat; the more healthy foods you will crave. I didn't believe it either, but it's true. As you body adjusts to a natural, plant-based diet, you will find yourself craving foods like blueberries or broccoli or sweet potatoes instead of chips and cookies. You may even develop as aversion to such things. Give it time. The longer you do it, the easier and more enjoyable it gets. Consider starting with "Meatless Mondays" and working from there.
