What Is A Vegetarian Diet?

A vegetarian diet involves cutting out meat, poultry, and fish. Vegetarians are different from vegans, while general vegetarians avoid meat and fish, vegans exclude all animal products (including seafood, eggs, dairy etc). 

Although there are many different reasons why vegetarians may choose a vegetarian lifestyle, some may adopt this due to environmental, ethical, or personal reasons.  

Vegetarianism offers many benefits and may lead to weight loss, improve heart health, and balance your blood sugar. 

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What Kind of Diet Should a Vegetarian Have?

Vegetarians should aim to have a well-rounded diet, which also includes increased amounts of different vitamins and nutrients they may miss with their diet. 

An important tip to consider is vegetarianism can lack protein and micronutrients and vegetarians should keep this in mind when planning their meals. Due to the lack of meat in a plant-based diet, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and vitamin C deficiencies can occur. These vitamins and minerals are vital to our body’s health. 

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Vegetarians should include the following in their diets: 

• Tofu 
• Eggs 
• Dairy products 
• A variety of nuts and seeds
• Green vegetables
• Fruits with vitamin D (i.e. oranges) 

Please consult a doctor if you’re looking to pursue a vegetarian diet and to find a plan that’s best for your needs.