Publisher's Synopsis
A vegetarian diet is not inherently a weight-loss diet, but rather a lifestyle choice. It is true, however, that adults and children who follow a vegetarian diet are generally leaner than those who follow a nonvegetarian diet.
The good news is that individuals on both vegetarian and vegan diets lost weight when compared to subjects in the meat-eating control groups. On average, the non-meat eaters lost 4.5 pounds. The vegans lost an average of 5.5 pounds and the ovo-lacto vegans lost 3.3 pounds.
Apply the same advance work to the meals you cook at home. One of the best ways to lose weight and feel energized, says Newgent, is to plan for a balanced plate: fill half with vegetables or fruits, one-quarter with whole grains, and one-quarter with protein-rich foods, such as beans, whole soy foods, or nuts.
