Short on Time? Convenient, Healthy Foods for a Vegetarian Diet Plan
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June 28, 2012 by Colleen in
Vegetarian Diet Plan
We all know that fresh food is the healthiest option. However, it’s not always possible to spend the time cooking and preparing meals. When you’re in a pinch, there are some delicious, healthy vegetarian food products that will provide your body with the nutrients it needs and help you maintain your weight loss. Check out some of these options for a vegetarian diet plan:
- Morningstar Farms Breakfast Patties: These tasty patties are full or protein and made with organic soy. At 80 calories each, the vegetarian sausages contain 8 grams of protein, only 3 grams of fat, iron, and potassium. Pair them with some egg whites or whole wheat waffles for a protein-rich breakfast.
- Amy’s All American Veggie Burger: With 140 calories and 13 grams of protein, these veggie burgers are a cookout favorite. They’re made with organic vegetables and grains and have 3 grams of fiber plus iron. They taste delicious cooked on the grill or pan-fried in a bit of olive oil.
- Minute Rice Ready to Serve Multi-Grain Medley: Each cup contains two servings and is ready after a mere one-minute stint in the microwave. The mixture boasts brown rice, wheat, quinoa, rye, and barley oats. It provides 6 grams of complete protein, potassium, riboflavin, iron, niacin, and 60-percent of the recommended daily value of folic acid and thiamin. The Multi-Grain Medley has 220 calories and 4 grams of fat per serving. Enjoy it as a side dish or add some black beans for a meal.
- Kashi Heart to Heart Honey Toasted Oat Cereal: B12 is a difficult vitamin to come by in vegetarian diets, as it is not found in plant sources. Kashi’s Heart to Heart Cereal in the Honey Toasted Oat flavor offers 100-percent daily value of vitamins B12, B6, and folic acid, allowing you to start your day off right. It’s also high in the antioxidants vitamins C and E. A ¾ cup serving has 120 calories, 1.5 grams of fat, 5 grams of fiber, and 3 grams of protein. Pour some in a bowl with skim milk, soy milk, or nut milk to feel satisfied all morning.
- CedarLane Low Fat Garden Vegetable Lasagna: Perfect for breakfast or lunch, CedarLane’s Low Fat Garden Vegetable Lasagna is made with organic vegetables, organic pasta, and natural cheeses. The sauce is supreme and one serving of the two serving package has 180 calories, 3 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein, vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron. For a full meal, eat the entire 10 ounces.
- Trader Joe’s Reduced Guilt Roasted Vegetable Couscous: This is a truly satiating and delicious frozen entrée. One container has 250 calories, 5 grams of fat, 11 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C. No artificial stabilizers or gums are used and it takes less than 6 minutes to cook. It’s chock full of spinach, herbs, garlic, and couscous. The low cost doesn’t hurt either.
- Seapoint Farms Organic Edamame Single Serving Kids Packs: Edamame is a nutritious snack and single serve packs are great for when you’re on the go. Though this particular brand is marketed toward children with Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob themes, it’s the perfect size. One pouch contains 90 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, 8 grams of complete protein, 3 grams of fiber, vitamins C and A, and iron. It will stave off your hunger in between meals.
