Which foods to eat instead of meat

For breakfast every morning, rather than meat, try eating an egg. But, of course, the way you cook your egg is important. Try boiling rather than frying your egg. And pay attention to how long your egg has been boiling because if it boils for too long, some of its vitamins begin to break down. Take the egg out of the water before the color of the yolk starts to change from yellow to something darker. Also, try eating some fruit right after breakfast to increase your intake of iron.

Eating dried legumes and leafy greens at least two to three times a week is critical. Of course, legumes such as chickpeas, lentils and white beans are traditionally cooked with meat in Turkish cuisine. But since these foods are high in protein, they don’t actually need meat with them. They can provide all the protein your body needs. When it comes to vegetables, you can always try cooking them with eggs rather than with meat. And remember, it is often better to consume dark green leafy vegetables such as arugula and spinach fresh rather than cooked.

Eating fish is also very important, as fish is delicious and contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Fish is reasonably priced, so try to eat fish about twice a week.

Choose whole wheat or rye bread rather than white bread as often as you can. These have high levels of iron and vitamin C. Also, make sure you eat lots of nuts of all kinds, as these are high in protein and minerals. Eating regularly is quite important, and Gülhan believes eating small amounts every two hours or so is the best way to remain healthy.