Vegetarian? Tell me about it!

October - Vegetarian Awareness Month

Not familiar with the vegetarian diet? Let's talk about it...

Vegetarian Diet focuses on plants for food...fruits, vegetables, dried beans and peas, grains, seeds and nuts.
Every vegetarian diet differs according to the beliefs and preferences of the individual.  Usually, eating patterns fall within a few groups:

• Vegan Diet - Excludes all meat and animal products
• Lacto Vegetarian Diet - Includes plant foods plus dairy products
• Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Diet - Includes both dairy products and eggs.

These diets can meet nutritional needs, but they really need to focus on variety.  Specific nutrients vegetarians may need to pay attention to include protein, iron, calcium, zinc and Vitamin B12.


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Source: MedlinePlus: Vegetarian Diet



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