Posted by admin | Posted in vegetarian | Posted on 17-10-2009
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suggestions for a low-starch, a vegetarian diet?
Hi all. I've been vegetarian for about six years, but recently I've been trying to find ways to reduce my intake of starch as much as possible. I eat a little bread and similar foods instead of meat, and I would try to avoid this if possible. Obviously eating more fruits and vegetables will help, but I'm interested in what I can do for the main courses. I thought about eating more vegetarian products (brand names such as Boca, Quorn, Morningstar, etc.), but do not know if soy is considered a starch product. Also, I know the brand Quorn (www.quorn.us//cmpage.aspx?section=whatisquorn) mycoproteins is soy free and uses, but again, I do not know if this is considered a downstream product of starch. So my first question would be (1) are soybeans and / or mycoproteins considered starches, and (2) what other foods can I add to my diet to lower intake of starch (think foods like veggie burgers on the wrapper lettuce instead of a bun would work). any suggestions?
Ok … One thing that would be important that you choose complex carbohydrates. All are divided into the categories of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. "Starch" is carbohydrate. Carbohydrate foods include everything from the leafy vegetables to fruits, cereals and potatoes. What you should concentrate on getting are complex carbohydrates instead of simple sugars and starches. When you have bread made from whole grain. Han Brown rice, not white. Potatoes used in moderation. All legumes (beans, peas and lentils) have some content carbohydrate and varying degrees of protein. Soy products are among the highest in protein. Mycoporteins are derived from fungi growing on carbohydrates. Tempeh includes mycoproteins. I do not think you go wrong with products from Morningstar Farms or similar marks for the main dishes. Here's a link that provides good information on different soy based products: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/back_to_basics/soya.shtml
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