Difference between revisions of "Eat Healthy as a Vegetarian"

{{fa}}People adopt a semi- or total vegetarian diet for many reasons. You may choose to refrain from eating meat, seafood, dairy, and/or eggs to improve health; for ethical or religious reasons; to cut down on the environmental effects livestock has; to cut costs; or just to experiment. Following a vegetarian diet may even reduce the risk of developing certain chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.<ref name="rf1">http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/becoming-a-vegetarian</ref>  However, adopting a vegetarian diet does not simply mean removing meat from your plate and eating what's left. Changing your diet means changing your lifestyle. Further, eliminating significant food groups can place you at risk for developing nutritional deficiencies, including iron, vitamin B-12, vitamin D, calcium, zinc, and riboflavin.

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