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Vegetarian - No Meat But More Fat?

Posted on Dec 23rd 2008 7:00PM by Jacki Donaldson

Filed Under: Nutrition & Supplements

Vegetarian dishes can be healthy. But buyer beware: Foods labeled "vegetarian" on packages or in restaurants might be meatless but are not always fatless.

Some veggie meals can be high in fat. Textured soy patties, soy hot dogs, soy cheese, refried beans and all sorts of health bars come with a fair amount of fat. Even tofu is a slippery slope -- four ounces has about 95 calories and six grams of fat. More than you want? Might want to steer clear. And that vegetarian enchilada pictured above? Could be healthy, but sour cream and nachos? Not so much.

We're all for the vegetarian lifestyle here. But we encourage you to read nutritional labels so fat doesn't derail your diet. A registered dietitian can also help you build a food plan that is low in fat.

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dan 12-24-2008 @ 5:04AM

You say fat like its a bad thing. Avacadoes, mostly fat, excellent in veggie mexican food. Nuts, fat, good period. It is the kind of fat that matters more. Let's be honest for a change, veggie can be healthy, carnivores can be healthy, food is about balance and control. Moderation in all things is a good rule of thumb.

eckre 12-24-2008 @ 12:52PM

yeah I agree, this blog is full of antiquated health "info". The fats you mention (Dan) are incredibly good and healthy for you. The stupid not fat diet just made us all fatter because it killed all fats and replaced it with sugar which turns to fat.

sigh, another midguided post from another stupid health blog that knows nothing about health.