vegetarianism

Today i learnt a lot about vegetarians. I always knew they never eat meat but i learnt that some types of vegetarians eat eggs and dairy things while others don't eat anything that was produced from an animal.

Vegetariansim

List the different types of vegetarians and explain what food they can eat.
- Lacto -ovo-vegetarians (don't eat meat)
- Lacto-vegtarians (don't eat meat or eggs)
- Ovo-vegetarians ((don't eat meat, milk and dairy products)
- Vegans (don't eat meat, milk, eggs and any dairy products)
- Pollo-vegetarians (eat chicken, fish)

Provide reasons why people decide to become vegetarian.
- Religion
- Health
- Animal Welfare
- Enviromental issues
- Taste

Identify the trends associated with vegetariansim in Australia today.
Studies show that vegetarians tend to have a lower risk of developing such diseases as coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and some cancers.

 Outline the dietary-related diseases that are less prevalent for vegetarians.
- High blood pressure
- Lung cancer
- Anemia
- Diabetes
- Gallstones

What reasons are given for a vegetarian being considered to be healthier that a non-vegetarian.
Vegetarians are at lower risk to developing coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and some cancers. Also the fibres from the food develop a straonger heart.

How can vegetarians ensure they consume all of the essential amino acids?If you want a complete protein in one food, tofu is probably your best bet. However, since you're probably not going to want to eat that every day, the best thing to do is eat a variety of high protein foods. Mix your proteins in order to get complete proteins. So, have say a grain (quinoa, millet, or brain rice are good) and have it with beans, or tempeh, or seitan, or nuts, etc.

Why is it difficult for a vegetarian to obtain an adequate supply of iron? How can a vegetarian improve the absorption of iron in their diet?Dried beans and dark green leafy vegetables are especially good sources of iron, even better on a per calorie basis than meat. Iron absorption is increased markedly by eating foods containing vitamin C along with foods containing iron. Vegetarians do not have a higher incidence of iron deficiency than do meat eaters.

List the types of food from which a vegan can obtain calciumCalcium, needed for strong bones, is found in dark green leafy vegetables, tofu made with calcium sulfate, calcium-fortified soy milk and orange juice, and many other foods commonly eaten by vegans. Although lower animal protein intake may reduce calcium losses, there is currently not enough evidence to suggest that vegans have lower calcium needs. Vegans should eat foods that are high in calcium and/or use a calcium supplement.

Reflection

So far in theory we have been watching movies which relate to the kitchen. The movies were 'Safety in food handiling' and 'Avoid that hazard'. The first movie we watched was 'Safety in food handiling', in this film it talked about the precausions and what could occur with not cleaning hands before touching the foods your going to cook. It lso talked about how you must clean the equipment you use thoroughly so to not cause bacteria or any fungis to grow. The second film called 'Avoid that hazard' talked about making sure you put away appliences after they are used so you don't trip over them in the kitchen. It also made a precausion to not keep electrical appliences near water as it it dangerous and could electricute you. The things we've cooked in practical hospotality included cheese and chutney muffins, jaffa muffins and the rigatoni with chicken and sundried tomatoe pasta. They we're all very delicious and tasteful