What is a vegetarian?
There are many different types of meat free diets out there. Vegans are vegetarians who abstain from eating or using all animal products, including milk, cheese, other dairy items, eggs, wool, silk, and leather. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, and poultry.

The American Dietetic Association has affirmed that a vegetarian diet can meet all known nutrient needs. The key to a healthy vegetarian diet, as with any other diet, is to eat a wide variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, plenty of leafy greens, whole grain products, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Limit your intake of sweets and fatty foods.

Can I be healthy without eating meat?
The short answer is yes. However, that means carefully planning out your meals to be sure you are getting adequate protein, iron, calcium and B12. Here are some suggested foods that will help you, as a vegetarian, be sure you are meeting your nutrient needs.


Eating healthy without eating meat

Meal suggestions for vegetarians