Vegetarianism is the practice of not consuming the flesh of any animal (including sea animals) with or without also eschewing other animal derivatives, such as dairy products or eg...
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hi! i am new to this site and wanted to know a few things about living a vegetarian lifestyle! I want to make the change not only for my health but wanting to feel good about myself. I have lived 34 years as a meat eater and I must say I think eating meat is what makes me fat!!! I dont eat much but meat, eggs and milk are 90% of what I take in every day!! So any tips are welcome. should I be taking vitamins to replace the meats that I will no longer eat??? I dont know . I am not eating anything today other than fruit and vegetables!!!!!!!!
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As long as your getting plenty fruits and veggies during the day, your fine. Dairy is fine if your not going vegan. Dark green veggies, nuts, coconut, soy, beans, and dairy are some sorces of protien. Dark green leafy greens, raisins, spinich are sorces for iron. Eggs are great for B-12. I take a suplament for B-12 to replace the meat and eggs(I can't eat eggs). I recomend a good multi vitamin. Try to stay away from boxed and caned foods, soda, sugar drinks, and fried food. Fresh or frozen veggies are heathier. I love to steam my veggies. Boiling takes the vitamins out of the veggies. The good stuff is left in the water. Don't be afraid to experament with your food or try fruits and veggies you never had. I have come up with alot of good meals just playing with combanations. Tea and water is a great detox and keeps your body clensed. It's also a metabolism booster. I hope any of this helps. God bless!! 
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Fruit and vegetables – aim to eat at least five portions a day, where one portion weighs approximately 80g. Try to choose a wide variety of different coloured fruit and vegetables, which will provide a balance of different nutrients.
Bread, cereal and potatoes – all provide carbohydrate for sustained energy, as well as B vitamins and fibre. One third of your food intake should be made up of these foods. Aim to eat at least one food from this group at each meal. Dairy products or alternatives – for protein and calcium. At least three portions should be eaten each day, where one portion is a 200ml glass of milk, a 150g pot of yogurt or a 30g piece of cheese. Vegan alternatives include rice milk, dried figs, nuts, green vegetables and soya products, such as tofu. Meat, fish and egg alternatives – for protein, B vitamins and essential fats. Alternatives include mycoprotein, such as Quorn™, tofu, nuts, beans and lentils. You should aim for two portions each day. Fatty and sugary foods, such as cakes and confectionery, should be limited to an occasional treat.
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If your interested there is a vegetarian food pyramid in my pictures on my profile.
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