{"id":10640,"date":"2020-10-22T20:16:48","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T20:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=10640"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"buddhist-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Buddhist Diet Plan For Weight Loss: Eat Like A Monk And Watch The Pounds Drop Off"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#A_Little_History_of_Buddhism\" >A Little History of Buddhism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#What_Type_of_Diet_Do_Buddhists_Follow\" >What Type of Diet Do Buddhists Follow?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#What_Is_a_Buddhist_Diet\" >What Is a Buddhist Diet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#What_Are_the_Rules_of_The_Buddhist_Vegetarian_Diet\" >What Are the Rules of The Buddhist Vegetarian Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#What_Other_Buddhist_Diet_Restrictions_Are_There\" >What Other Buddhist Diet Restrictions Are There?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#What_Does_a_Buddhist_Diet_Consist_of\" >What Does a Buddhist Diet Consist of?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#Leafy_greens\" >Leafy greens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#Cruciferous_Vegetables\" >Cruciferous Vegetables\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#Starchy_Vegetables\" >Starchy Vegetables\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#Legumes_and_Lentils\" >Legumes and Lentils\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#Whole_Grains\" >Whole Grains\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#Fruits\" >Fruits\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#Nuts_And_Seeds\" >Nuts And Seeds\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#Protein_in_the_Buddhist_Diet\" >Protein in the Buddhist Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#Sample_of_a_Buddhist_Diet_Plan_for_Weight_Loss\" >Sample of a Buddhist Diet Plan for Weight Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#Day_One\" >Day One<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#Day_Two\" >Day Two<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#Day_Three\" >Day Three<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#Day_Four\" >Day Four<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#What_Are_the_Pros_of_a_Buddhist_Diet\" >What Are the Pros of a Buddhist Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#Are_There_Any_Cons_to_the_Buddhist_Diet\" >Are There Any Cons to the Buddhist Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#Can_a_Buddhist_eat_meat\" >Can a Buddhist eat meat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#Do_Buddhists_drink_coffee\" >Do Buddhists drink coffee?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#What_5_vegetables_dont_Buddhists_eat\" >What 5 vegetables don\u2019t Buddhists eat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#Can_Buddhist_vegetarians_eat_eggs\" >Can Buddhist vegetarians eat eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#What_is_the_Zen_diet_in_Buddhism\" >What is the Zen diet in Buddhism?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#The_Bottom_Line_Is_the_Buddhist_Diet_Worth_It_for_Weight_Loss\" >The Bottom Line: Is the Buddhist Diet Worth It for Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever considered switching to a Buddhist diet? While the Buddhist monk diet is not as popular as the keto, vegan, or <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-the-paleo-diet\/\">paleo diets<\/a>, it\u2019s still an eating plan that may help you achieve those body goals you\u2019ve set for yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=buddhist_diet&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=buddhist_diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article we\u2019re going to look into what a Buddhist diet plan is, what it consists of, the Buddhist diet restrictions, and the benefits the Buddhist diet could potentially offer to your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Little_History_of_Buddhism\"><\/span><b>A Little History of Buddhism<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before getting into this diet, it\u2019s respectful to first learn a little about the religion that the diet is based on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buddhism is one of the largest religions in the world today and is mostly practiced in East and Southeast Asia. Those who don\u2019t practice the religion may mostly recognize it through its beautiful temples, teachings of enlightenment, monks who are always dressed in robes, or simply through the tales or the golden statues of its founder Siddhartha Gautama, aka \u2018The Buddha\u2019.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, centuries after the founder of this religion passed on, it has spread throughout the world. The three main known forms of Buddhism are(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/topics\/religion\/buddhism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Theravada Buddhism. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is practiced in Thailand, Burma, Sri Lanka, Laos, and Cambodia. It is the more conservative and older version of Buddhism and is mostly practiced by monks and nuns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mahayana Buddhism. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is mostly practiced in China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore and Vietnam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tibetan Buddhism. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is mostly practiced in Tibet, Nepal, Mongolia, Bhutan, some parts of Russia, and in northern India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of these main schools of Buddhism have other smaller branches of Buddhism that are practiced in these geographical regions and other parts of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Type_of_Diet_Do_Buddhists_Follow\"><\/span><b>What Type of Diet Do Buddhists Follow?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monks and all other people who follow the teachings of Buddha and are part of the Buddhism religion follow the Buddhist diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Buddhist_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Is a Buddhist Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To many, the Buddhist diet is mainly seen as a vegetarian diet that largely excludes meats. However, according to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Britannica,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> not all branches of Buddhism follow a no-meat diet. For example<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">East Asian Buddhist monks and nuns maintain meat-free diets with vegetarianism often seen as a mark of piety.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Followers of the Mahayana branch of Buddhism are also said to accept some of the Buddhism sutras that prohibit meat eating.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, Theravada Buddhists who are said to follow Buddha\u2019s teachings very closely don\u2019t follow the no-meat rule as they say Buddha himself ate meat, so they can eat it too.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Buddhism has widened its reach and extended across the world, the precept against murder was eventually extended to all animal life, thereby encouraging the adoption of vegetarianism. Some Buddhists choose to interpret this as it being okay to eat meat, as long as they personally don\u2019t kill the animal themselves, while others don\u2019t eat meat, poultry, fish, or eggs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/dietary-law\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Rules_of_The_Buddhist_Vegetarian_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Are the Rules of The Buddhist Vegetarian Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As explained above, there\u2019s no one way to describe the Buddhist diet. While we can all agree that it\u2019s a largely vegetarian diet, it can be difficult to put the diet in one category of vegetarianism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, with this in mind, the type of Buddhist vegetarian diet you will follow will largely be directed by the kind of Buddhism branch\/sect you wish to follow, or your personal interpretation of the Buddhist dietary rules (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/dietary-law\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jandonline.org\/article\/S0002-8223(02)90212-9\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). To make this easier for you, here are the three main types of vegetarianism (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2671114\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10459486\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Veganism. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a popular diet that is famed for its many benefits, including weight loss. It\u2019s a branch of vegetarianism that excludes the consumption of all animal products, including meat, poultry, fish, eggs,\u00a0 dairy products, honey, gelatin, and foods that contain these products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pescatarian. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet excludes meat and poultry, and sometimes dairy and eggs, but allows fish.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ovo-lacto vegetarianism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Anyone who practices this branch of a vegetarian diet consumes dairy products and eggs but excludes meat, fish, and poultry.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ovo-vegetarianism and lacto-vegetarianism are branches of the main ovo-lacto vegetarianism branch.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who follow the former version exclude meat, poultry, dairy products, fish, and other seafood from their diet. They are only allowed to consume eggs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who follow the latter branch exclude meat, fish, poultry, and eggs, in addition to foods that contain them, but they\u2019re allowed to consume milk and all other dairy products such as butter, cheese, and yogurt. Many Buddhists fall into this category.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=buddhist_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-2.png\" alt=\"buddhist diet\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there\u2019s no one way to determine the kind of vegetarian diet that encompasses the Buddhist diet, how can I know what to eat?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where the Buddhist dharma comes in. Also known as religious or moral laws, these five main rules are the laws by which many who practice this religion strive to live. These five moral precepts of Buddhism include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/topics\/religion\/buddhism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/guides\/zf8g4qt\/revision\/9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Not killing living things.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This doesn\u2019t just apply to humans and also includes the lives of animals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Not taking what is not given. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This essentially<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">means you shouldn\u2019t steal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Refraining from sexual misconduct.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lustful actions are frowned upon and people are prohibited from experiencing too much sensual pleasure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Refrain from wrong speech. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People are discouraged from lying and gossiping.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Refrain from intoxicants that cloud the mind. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buddhism prohibits its followers from indulging in alcohol and other drugs as they keep you from thinking clearly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of the first percept that prohibits the killing of either humans or animals, one could say that the Buddhist diet is best classified under lacto-vegetarianism. This sub-branch allows milk and dairy products (no killing is done to get these products), but prohibits the consumption of fish, meat, and poultry as the animal in question would have to lose its life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe is your fast-track ticket to a long-lasting weight loss! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=buddhist_diet\">Tailor your fitness journey and maximize your results <\/a> with just a couple of swipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Other_Buddhist_Diet_Restrictions_Are_There\"><\/span><b>What Other Buddhist Diet Restrictions Are There?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal products (processed or fresh) &#8211; other than milk and dairy products &#8211; are not the only things the Buddhist diet is against.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Alcohol.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As stated above alcohol &#8211; wine, beer, and spirits &#8211; and other drugs are forbidden on this eating plan. This drink is prohibited as followers of this religion believe it clouds the mind and causes heedlessness. It\u2019s seen as a symbol of excess behavior and is largely associated with a loss of control (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/referenceworkentry\/10.1007\/978-94-024-0852-2_150#:~:text=The%20main%20reasons%20for%20shunning,the%20mind%20and%20causes%20heedlessness.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2306-5710\/7\/4\/70\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pungent Vegetables. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onions, garlic, shallots, chives, and leeks<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are the five pungent vegetables that aren\u2019t allowed on the Buddhist diet. These \u2018sharp tasting vegetables\u2019 are said to be \u2018hot and strong\u2019, which Buddhists believe can lead to an increase in sexual desire and anger (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.framingham.edu\/Assets\/uploads\/academics\/colleges\/science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics\/food-and-nutrition\/_documents\/buddhism.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kocis.go.kr\/eng\/openVideos\/view.do?seq=30593&amp;page=6&amp;pageSize=10&amp;photoPageSize=6&amp;totalCount=0&amp;searchType=&amp;searchText=\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If you choose to follow this eating plan to the letter, then none of your Buddhist diet recipes should contain these vegetables.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also try to avoid fast or fried food, refined grain products, added sugars and candy, and most ultra-processed foods. While they\u2019re not specifically restricted on the Buddhist diet, they may interfere with your plans for using this eating plan for weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_a_Buddhist_Diet_Consist_of\"><\/span><b>What Does a Buddhist Diet Consist of?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are all the foods you can consume on the Buddhist diet without breaking the rules. All these foods should be included in your Buddhist diet for weight loss for the most balanced and varied diet possible:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leafy_greens\"><\/span><b>Leafy greens<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are an important part of any healthy diet and should also be part of your Buddhist diet for weight loss. Leafy greens such as collard greens, kale, bok choy, spinach, Romaine lettuce, and Swiss chard are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, but are low in calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in dark <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-leafy-vegetables\/\">green leafy vegetables<\/a> may also help prevent diseases such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and several types of cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ars.usda.gov\/plains-area\/gfnd\/gfhnrc\/docs\/news-articles\/2013\/dark-green-leafy-vegetables\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cruciferous_Vegetables\"><\/span><b>Cruciferous Vegetables<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular examples include broccoli, cauliflower, radish, kale, Brussels sprouts, watercress, and cabbage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They should be part of your Buddhist eating plan because they\u2019re low in calories and rich in minerals and nutrients such as folate, vitamins C, E, and K, and fiber.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They help keep you fuller for longer and may help lower inflammation and reduce the risk of developing cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1756464611000843\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Starchy_Vegetables\"><\/span><b>Starchy Vegetables<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The debate regarding whether starchy vegetables are good for you remains a heated one. While some people choose to avoid them due to the popularity of low-carb diets, they\u2019re still beneficial to your health, an important part of a balanced diet, and may have a protective effect on mortality risk (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10472713\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/british-journal-of-nutrition\/article\/abs\/prospective-cohort-study-of-starchy-and-nonstarchy-vegetable-intake-and-mortality-risk\/AFEAA087FC176F9253322BE816D5B2C2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to add starchy foods to your diet, we suggest focusing on starchy vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. They are the main source of carbohydrates for many people &#8211; carbs are used as glucose for the body for energy &#8211; and they also contain fiber, calcium, iron, and B vitamins, which are excellent for your health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/food-types\/starchy-foods-and-carbohydrates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of starchy vegetables include potatoes, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and yams.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legumes_and_Lentils\"><\/span><b>Legumes and Lentils<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While beans and lentils are high in carbohydrates, they shouldn\u2019t be cut out of your Buddhist monk diet plan. These foods provide your body with protein, fiber, B vitamins, iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and phosphorus. They\u2019re also cholesterol-free, which makes them perfect foods for your heart health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may also lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, lower total and LDL cholesterol levels, and help manage your blood pressure. In terms of weight loss, lentils and legumes help due to their high amount of protein and fiber, which help keep you feeling fuller for longer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4608274\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whole_Grains\"><\/span><b>Whole Grains<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of whole grains include oatmeal, quinoa, brown rice, millet, barley, and whole-wheat bread and pasta. They should be part of your Buddhist diet as they\u2019re rich in fiber, which will help keep you full, preventing snacking or overeating that can contribute to weight gain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also have other important nutrients such as B vitamins, iron, folate, selenium, potassium, and magnesium. Other benefits of diets rich in whole grains may include reducing the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and some forms of cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/what-should-you-eat\/whole-grains\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=buddhist_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/61.png\" alt=\"buddhist diet\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruits\"><\/span><b>Fruits<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits should always be included in your diet as they\u2019re healthy and help satisfy your sweet cravings. They\u2019re full of essential vitamins and minerals and are high in fiber.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also have a wide range of health-boosting antioxidants, which may help reduce your risk of developing heart disease, cancer, inflammation, and diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3649719\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Fruits such as grapes, berries, watermelon, kiwi, and pears are good for weight loss. They also make fantastic options to add to your drinks if you want to follow a<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-smoothie-diet\/\"> 30-day smoothie diet plan<\/a>, but it is usually recommended to eat fruits whole rather than in juices or smoothies when you\u2019re trying to lose weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nuts_And_Seeds\"><\/span><b>Nuts And Seeds<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re excellent sources of protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Their health benefits include helping with satiety, which means they keep you from snacking and going over your recommended calorie intake, and providing phytochemicals that may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The healthy fats in nuts and seeds can also improve cholesterol profiles as they lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and raise your good (HDL) cholesterol, particularly when they replace saturated fats in your diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10000569\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9776667\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Your Buddhist diet plan can include almonds, chia seeds, cashews, sesame seeds, hazelnuts, hemp seeds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/day-weight-loss-low-carb-diet\/\"><i>7-Day Weight Loss Low-Carb Diet: Choose High-Protein, High-Fiber, or Ultra-Low-Carb<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protein_in_the_Buddhist_Diet\"><\/span><b>Protein in the Buddhist Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As lacto-vegetarianism doesn\u2019t allow meat, eggs, fish, and poultry, this can lead to a lack of enough protein in your diet. Protein is very important on any weight loss journey as it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ajcn.nutrition.org\/article\/S0002-9165(23)27427-4\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7539343\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Boosts your metabolism. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body has to use more energy to break down and digest proteins. When you eat a high-protein diet, your body may burn a few extra calories every day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Positively impacts your hunger and satiety hormones. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once consumed, this macronutrient increases your satiety hormone &#8211; leptin &#8211; and reduces the levels of the hunger hormone &#8211; ghrelin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prevents muscle loss and metabolic slowdown, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which can happen when you don\u2019t consume enough protein.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent a lack of enough protein in your diet, the following foods can be included in your Buddhist <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegetarian-diet\/\">vegetarian diet<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seitan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tofu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chickpeas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutritional yeast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tempeh<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spelt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edamame<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spirulina<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soy milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teff<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_of_a_Buddhist_Diet_Plan_for_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Sample of a Buddhist Diet Plan for Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that this eating plan doesn\u2019t allow vegetables such as onions, garlic, scallions, chives, and leeks. This means that if you want to follow it to the letter, none of these ingredients should be included in your Buddhist diet recipes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_One\"><\/span><b>Day One<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Meal 1 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Smoothie Bowl<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium-sized banana, 1 1\/2 cups strawberry halves, 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, 1 tbsp almond butter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cals: 291. Fats: 11 g. Proteins: 6 g. Carbs: 48 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 2 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Meal 2 &#8211; Mango and Black Bean Tacos<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tomatoes, 1\/4 cup orange bell pepper, 1 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, 1\/2 tsp Kosher salt, 15-ounce can black beans, 1\/4 cup vegetable broth, 6 corn tortillas, 1 ripe mango, 1 avocado<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above ingredients are enough for 3 servings. One serving = 2 tacos<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories for one serving: 420. Fats: 12 g. Protein: 14 g. Carbs: 70 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 3 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Mushroom Soup and a Sandwich<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For the soup <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-1\/4 tsp olive oil, 1\/2 tsp oregano, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 100 g white button mushrooms, 100 g brown button mushrooms<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For the sandwich <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 2 slices protein bread, 2 cups arugula, 1\/2 cup sliced radishes, 1\/2 cup sliced yellow bell pepper, 1\/2 cup sliced red bell pepper, 1\/2\u00a0 cup cherry tomatoes, 1\/2 medium-sized avocado<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 543. Fats: 21 g. Protein: 27 g. Carbs: 71 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total Intake for the Day<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Calories: 1,254. Fats: 44 g. Protein: 47 g. Carbs: 189 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=buddhist_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8-1.png\" alt=\"buddhist diet\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Two\"><\/span><b>Day Two<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Meal 1 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pineapple-Blueberry Smoothie<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup pineapple chunks, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tbsp peanut butter<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 289. Fats: 10 g, Protein: 7 g, Carbs: 44 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 2 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Tofu Scramble with Kale and Sweet Potatoes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium-sized cubed sweet potato, 1 tbsp canola oil, 85 g firm tofu, 7 cherry tomatoes, 2 cups kale<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 399. Fats: 20 g, Protein: 16 g, Carbs: 45 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 3 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; &#8216;Tuna Sushi&#8217; Bowl<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For the &#8216;tuna&#8217; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 1 1\/2 tomatoes, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1\/2 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1\/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1\/2 tbsp sriracha, 1\/2 tsp lime juice<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For the rice <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 120 g uncooked sushi rice, 15 ml rice vinegar, 1\/2 tbsp sugar, a pinch of salt<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The filling <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 1\/2 avocado, 1\/4 cucumber, 1 carrot, 1 tbsp vegan mayonnaise, 1 tsp sriracha<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 798. Fats: 32.6 g, Protein: 12.5 g, Carbs: 115.1 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total Intake for the Day<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Calories: 1,486. Fats: 62.6 g, Protein: 35.5 g, Carbs: 204.1 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve mustered up the courage to crush your weight loss goal, let Betterme take the sting out of this demanding process. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=buddhist_diet\">Our app will help you restructure your habits<\/a>, remold your life and crank up your fitness results!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Three\"><\/span><b>Day Three<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Meal 1 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/acai-berries-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">Acai<\/a> Smoothie Bowl<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 acai packet, 1 cup skim milk, 1 medium-sized banana, 1\/2 cup strawberries, 1\/2 cup blueberries, 15 g walnuts, 1 tbsp chia seeds<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 489. Fats: 20 g. Protein: 16 g. Carbs: 66 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 2 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Black Bean Spaghetti<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">170 g firm tofu, 2 cups green beans, 100 g mixed peppers, 51 g dry black bean spaghetti, 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1 tbsp sesame seeds<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 496. Fats: 20 g, Protein: 45 g, Carbs: 40 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 3 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Buddha Bowl<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juice of 1\/2 a large lemon, 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, 1 tsp maple syrup, 1\/2 tsp oregano, 2 cups kale, 3 tbsp chickpeas, 1\/2 cup couscous, 7 cherry tomatoes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 414. Fats: 11 g, Protein: 19 g, Carbs: 66 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total Intake for the Day<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Calories: 1,399. Fats: 51 g, Protein: 80 g, Carbs: 172 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Four\"><\/span><b>Day Four<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Meal 1 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Avocado Toast<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 slices sourdough bread, 4 tbsp refried beans, 1\/2 medium-sized avocado, 5 cherry tomatoes, 1 tsp lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 385. Fats: 14 g, Protein: 11 g, Carbs: 59 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 2 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Matar Paneer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/matar-paneer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp sunflower oil, 225 g cubed paneer, 1 small piece of ginger, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 finely sliced green chili, 4 large ripe tomatoes, 150 g frozen peas, 1 tsp garam masala, small pack roughly chopped coriander<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe makes 2 servings<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories for one serving: 544. Fats: 35 g, Protein: 35 g, Carbs: 18 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 3 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Salad<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 container plain yogurt, 1 medium-sized tomato, 2 large cucumbers, 1 large carrot, 7 small radishes, 1 tsp olive oil<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 242. Fats: 6 g, Protein: 20 g, Carbs: 29 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 4 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Cheese and Berries<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\/4 cup low fat cottage cheese, 1\/4 cup blueberries, 1\/4 cup blackberries<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 171. Fats: 3 g, Protein: 22 g, Carbs: 15 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total Intake for the Day<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Calories: 1,342. Fats: 58 g, Protein: 88 g, Carbs: 121 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that if the calorie intake for the day is too little for you, don\u2019t starve yourself and feel free to increase the serving sizes or eat some healthy snacks between meals to help you reach your recommended calorie intake for the day. At the same time, it\u2019s important to remember that <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eating-too-much-healthy-food\/\">overeating too much healthy food<\/a> can also lead to weight gain. To prevent this, use a reputable calorie counting app such as the BetterMe app to help you figure out your calorie goal for weight loss and stick to this number for the best results<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Pros_of_a_Buddhist_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Are the Pros of a Buddhist Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As seen above, this eating plan is made up of mostly vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. All these foods are great for your body as they provide you with multiple vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, all of which keep your body healthy and may help prevent you from developing many chronic illnesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These foods are also great for preventing obesity. This diet frowns upon the use of alcohol and other recreational intoxicating drugs. In addition to leading to reckless behavior, alcohol has more dangerous side effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The consumption of alcohol, particularly in excessive amounts, can contribute to the development of chronic diseases and other serious problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, and digestive problems. It could also lead to different types of cancer such as breast, mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, and colon cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/alcohol\/about-alcohol-use\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_There_Any_Cons_to_the_Buddhist_Diet\"><\/span><b>Are There Any Cons to the Buddhist Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, there are. As seen above, this eating plan discourages the consumption of meat, fish, poultry, and eggs. This could lead to a deficiency in protein, zinc, vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19713187\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21393109\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), and iron if not carefully managed (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10824411\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-smoothies\/\"><i>24 Weight Loss Smoothies, 2 Diet Plans, and 5 Belly Fat Smoothie Secrets<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=buddhist_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1.png\" alt=\"buddhist diet\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_Buddhist_eat_meat\"><\/span><strong>Can a Buddhist eat meat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes and no &#8211; this largely depends on the branch of Buddhism the individual belongs to and their personal interpretation of the dietary rules. Some branches\/sects eat meat, but others don\u2019t and choose to follow a lacto-vegetarian lifestyle and diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Buddhists_drink_coffee\"><\/span><strong>Do Buddhists drink coffee?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, they do. Not only are there no Buddhist precepts that prohibit the consumption of coffee by believers, but some East Asian Buddhist monasteries in Korea have been seen embracing the coffee culture and slowly replacing the old tea drinking culture, which has been part and parcel of Buddhism and monks traditions and ceremonies (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/312956230_From_the_Tea_to_the_Coffee_Ceremony_Modernizing_Buddhist_Material_Culture_in_Contemporary_Korea\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_5_vegetables_dont_Buddhists_eat\"><\/span><strong>What 5 vegetables don\u2019t Buddhists eat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 5 pungent vegetables Buddhists don\u2019t consume are onions, garlic, shallots, chives, and leeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Buddhist_vegetarians_eat_eggs\"><\/span><strong>Can Buddhist vegetarians eat eggs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buddhists who follow the precept of not killing living things don\u2019t eat eggs as they believe this to be an indirect way of killing chickens.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Zen_diet_in_Buddhism\"><\/span><strong>What is the Zen diet in Buddhism?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zen Buddhism is a sub-branch of Mahayana Buddhism (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/Zen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), one of the main Buddhist branches that prohibits the consumption of meat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/dietary-law\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The Zen diet in Buddhism may follow the rules of lacto-vegetarianism.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=buddhist_diet&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=buddhist_diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line_Is_the_Buddhist_Diet_Worth_It_for_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line: Is the Buddhist Diet Worth It for Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, if it\u2019s done right, the Buddhist monk diet could help you lose weight. It\u2019s a largely plant-based eating plan that encourages its followers to eat nutritious foods. However, you should take note that this eating plan cuts off some major protein sources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent this, you must replace these options with vegan and vegetarian-friendly options. You should also consult your doctor for advice on dietary supplements to add the missing nutrients to your diet if necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Buddhist diet is a far better weight loss diet program than the popular 3-week diet plans that are very low in calories and have some rather questionable rules. Above all, please make sure to consult your doctor or dietitian before you change your eating plan.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever considered switching to a Buddhist diet? While the Buddhist monk diet is not as popular as the keto, vegan, or paleo diets, it\u2019s still an eating plan that may help you achieve those body goals you\u2019ve set for yourself.\u00a0 In this article we\u2019re going to look into what a Buddhist diet plan [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":61207,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[67,172],"tags":[],"coauthors":[109,87],"class_list":["post-10640","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diets","category-meal-plans"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Buddhist Diet Plan For Weight Loss: Eat Like A Monk And Watch The Pounds Drop Off - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have you ever considered a \u2605 BUDDHIST DIET \u27a4 for weight loss? 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Kamau, Kristen Fleming, RD\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"\u0421. Kamau, Kristen Fleming, RD\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"16 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"\u0421. 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While the Buddhist monk diet is not as popular as the keto, vegan, or <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-the-paleo-diet\/\\\">paleo diets<\/a>, it\u2019s still an eating plan that may help you achieve those body goals you\u2019ve set for yourself.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\" data-sheets-value=\\\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;[video-shortcode link=\\\\&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=buddhist_diet\\\\&quot; mp4=\\\\&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\\\\&quot;]&quot;}\\\" data-sheets-userformat=\\\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\\\" data-sheets-formula=\\\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">In this article we\u2019re going to look into what a Buddhist diet plan is, what it consists of, the Buddhist diet restrictions, and the benefits the Buddhist diet could potentially offer to your body.<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>A Little History of Buddhism<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Before getting into this diet, it\u2019s respectful to first learn a little about the religion that the diet is based on.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Buddhism is one of the largest religions in the world today and is mostly practiced in East and Southeast Asia. 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While the Buddhist monk diet is not as popular as the keto, vegan, or <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-the-paleo-diet\/\">paleo diets<\/a>, it\u2019s still an eating plan that may help you achieve those body goals you\u2019ve set for yourself.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;[video-shortcode link=\\&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=buddhist_diet\\&quot; mp4=\\&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\\&quot;]&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article we\u2019re going to look into what a Buddhist diet plan is, what it consists of, the Buddhist diet restrictions, and the benefits the Buddhist diet could potentially offer to your body.<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>A Little History of Buddhism<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before getting into this diet, it\u2019s respectful to first learn a little about the religion that the diet is based on.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buddhism is one of the largest religions in the world today and is mostly practiced in East and Southeast Asia. Those who don\u2019t practice the religion may mostly recognize it through its beautiful temples, teachings of enlightenment, monks who are always dressed in robes, or simply through the tales or the golden statues of its founder Siddhartha Gautama, aka \u2018The Buddha\u2019.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, centuries after the founder of this religion passed on, it has spread throughout the world. The three main known forms of Buddhism are(<\/span>< ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/","name":"Buddhist Diet Plan For Weight Loss: Eat Like A Monk And Watch The Pounds Drop Off - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Buddhist-Diet-Plan-For-Weight-Loss_-Eat-Like-A-Monk-And-Watch-The-Pounds-Drop-Off.png","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","description":"Have you ever considered a \u2605 BUDDHIST DIET \u27a4 for weight loss? 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