Is Being Vegetarian Better for Your Waistline?

There’s an assumption that if you go vegetarian you will lose weight. After all, you’re cutting out all those fatty meats, aren’t you? You ought to be dropping weight when you do that.

And on the whole, if you meet a vegetarian they are likely to be at what is considered a pretty healthy weight. Not always, as there are still plenty of fatty foods for vegetarians.

Vegetarians can make plenty of poor food choices. If you eat vegetarian foods but constantly drizzle it in oil, fry it or otherwise add a lot of fat to your meals, you can still gain weight. If you eat tons of full-fat cheeses and peanut butter, you’re getting a lot of fat from those sources.

Stir frying is still a good option, but only if done right. Use about a tablespoon of oil when you stir fry. That’s enough to do the work needed to cook your stir fry correctly, without adding an excessive number of calories. Choose low fat options when you buy cheese.

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