Become Vegetarian Guide

You may have visited the Vegetarian Food Pyramid…

It is basically the same as the non-vegetarian food pyramid except all the animal foods are replaced by plant foods. You simply follow that as a guide to ensure you are getting the right nutrition on a daily basis.

It really is that easy to Become Vegetarian!

But if you are the type of person that requires a little more information, keep reading.

The two biggies are Protein and B12.

Vitamin B12 is required for your red blood cells – red blood cells work extremely hard in your body and it is vital that they are replenished. Vitamin B12 also helps with your immune system and can help with nervous, mental and emotional disorders.

Vitamin B12 is found mostly in animal products but can also be found in Nutritional Yeast (cheesy tasting flakes that you can add to your recipes). A lot of products are also B12 fortified and you can also take a B12 supplement.

Excess B12 is simply flushed out of your body. B12 deficiency on the other hand can be hard to spot. Deficiency can lead to anemia, constipation, weakness, appetite loss, weight loss, depression and so on.
Be sure to check with your physician.

The protein is the other big question a vegetarian will be asked – continuously! As most of us are raised as meat eaters, suddenly dropping it from your diet can plunge you into a level of confusion and may make you wonder ‘why did I Become Vegetarian!’

It is important for you to know though that a vegetarian or vegan diet can provide your protein needs. In fact it is not difficult at all.

Protein is found in all plant foods – vegetables, legumes, grains, seeds and nuts. There are formulas to get bogged down with to determine how many grams of protein you should have per kilogram or pound of your body weight. But I have never personally used this method and most vegetarians don’t. As long as you eat a well-balanced diet your needs should be met. Be sure to add legumes, nuts, seeds or soy products to each meal and don’t forget that vegetables, fruit and wholegrains contain protein also.

The biggest thing I hope you realise when you Become Vegetarian is that is not a deep, dark, scary place! You have to look after yourself and make sure you are eating a well balanced diet. Just because you have Become Vegetarian doesn’t automatically make you a healthy person.

Seafood Guide

Seafoods can be categorized in three it could be shell, animal or plant. Fresh water fishes and other aquatic animals are also considered as seafood. Currently the world population gets 14-16% of its protein from seafood.

In Asian countries like Japan and the Philippines has a variety of seafood that can be found in their wet markets, specially in rural areas. In a study of seafood eating countries it was shown that the people lived longer, had lower risk of heart attack, had better short term and long term memory and had a lower case of Alzheimer’s diseases and with lower goiter incidents. Scientist also claim that this is one of reasons why people from the coastal areas with seafood diet lived a longer life. It is recommended to eat 2-3 times a week of seafood particularly fish.

There are essential vitamins and minerals that we need to consume that can be found in seafood like Vitamin A and D for our eyesight and skin, OMEGA 3 fat DHA that can boost our brain power, Iodine for the thyroid gland. If ever going on a diet one should consider fish in the menu (if not allergic) since it has 18-22 grams of protein per 100 grams 100-130 calories and 1-5 grams of fat. It has higher protein, lower calories and less fat content than any other kinds of meat that we consume.

There are also health hazards in going on a seafood diet since a lot of aquatic animals specially predators has a high concentration of mercury, lead, bromine and chlorine can also be found in some fishes although not that dangerous when ingested higher doses can lead to fatality. That is why pregnant woman are not recommended to eat sharks, catfish and other predatory aquatic animals since mercury is concentrated in there bodies. Which can lead to mental retardation in the baby.

Over fishing has been a problem in recent history it is predicted that by 2048 we will have shortage of seafood due to pollution, overfishing and global warming (sea plants has shown great ) when that time comes there would have been around 8% of seafood specie be gone.

Your Most Helpful Guide To Using Gas Cartridges In Food Preps Anytime

Gas cartridges are innovative and indispensable devices in home kitchens or commercial establishments such as restaurants, bars and coffee shops. The increasing popularity of soda siphon and seltzer dispensers as well as whipped cream dispensers and makers is the proof. How? The kitchen and now becoming commercial devices are powered and utilized by gas-filled cartridges to create whipped creams and carbonated drinks.

Here are some of the most helpful guides in using devices in your kitchen incorporated with gas storage cartridges.

Carbon Dioxide Cartridges + Soda Siphons = Bubbly Drinks

How do you make carbonated water or sparkling drinks using gas cylinders with carbon dioxide gas and soda siphon? This is quite simple. Carbon dioxide gas when dissolved to tap or spring water causes a fizzy or bubbly reaction which is the defining component of most carbonated beverages or soft drinks. When you use gas cartridges with carbon dioxide gas content, the gas is blended with the water and you get sparkling beverage in a jiffy!

You need your soda siphon or dispenser, preferably cold water to get the best fizzy texture, your co2 gas cylinders and add flavorings of your choice to give it some flavorful tweaks. Fill the soda siphon with cold water, insert the cartridge to the cartridge holder, screw the holder to the soda siphon and shake. Press the soda siphon handle to release the carbonated water as you add a dash of your favorite syrup or flavoring for added twist.

Nitrous Oxide Cartridges + Whipped Cream Dispenser = Frothy Whipped Cream

Richer, creamier and denser whipped cream is possible and could be made at home. Good thing there are extremely easy to use whipped cream maker and dispensers which are used with nitrous oxide cartridges. Nitrous oxide is a tasteless, versatile and safe gas which easily migrates and blends into the heavy cream. When the cream is pressurized and beaten with air, it creates fat droplets and forms little pockets that double the cream volume. This rich, frothy and denser dairy product is best with a variety of food and desserts. With the use of a dispenser and gas cylinders with nitrous oxide content, you could make delicious whipped cream for your hot chocolate topping and cake frosting.

Fill your dispenser with heavy cream with 30% fat content and add coloring or flavorings as desired. Place the nitrous oxide cartridge into the charger holder and screw it onto the canister for the gas to release then remove the cartridge. Vigorously shake the dispenser to allow the gas to dissolve, hold it upside down and squeeze the handle to dispense the whipped cream.

Now you could have your very own home-style bar with the needed equipment to create and mix your very own sparkling and fizzy beverages. Or you could enjoy and splurge your sweet culinary delights with desserts and meals highlighted with whipped cream galore. Whichever is your trip, make sure you know some of the basic guides in using gas cartridges with carbon dioxide or nitrous oxide contents to get the most of your kitchen gadgets.