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Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet – This Program Doesn’t Mean You Will Not Eat Meat at All
So you are a vegetarian! A vegetarian is simply a person whose nutrition sources are mainly from plants, which includes fruits, vegetables, dried beans, peas, grains, seeds and nuts. Many people choose to be vegans with a variety of reasons: First, for economy; aren’t plant foods less expensive than meat? Second can be parental preference, religion or other beliefs or philosophy. Third can be because of their concern about animal rights and care for the environment; and lastly, for health reasons. For those who want to be physically fit and healthy, a vegetarian diet is the solution.
The three eating patterns are: An exclusive vegetarian refrains from eating all kinds of meats and animal products; the lacto vegetarian consumes only plant foods and milk; and the lacto-ovo vegetarian includes dairy products and eggs.
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Vegetarian Diets During Pregnancy
Introduction
Pregnant vegetarians should choose high iron foods like whole grains, legumes, tofu, and green leafy vegetables daily and consume them with foods rich in vitamin C to increase the bio availability of the iron. All pregnant women, including vegetarians, should be checked for iron-deficiency anemia and consider supplementation if they are unable to meet their needs through diet alone. Now that you are pregnant you may wonder at times if your vegetarian lifestyle will impact negatively on your unborn child. First you need to understand what a healthy, well-balanced vegetarian diet should be like and for that you need to look at those nutrients you could be missing out on.
Throughout pregnancy, recommended intakes of vitamins and minerals are higher than for the non-pregnant state. With careful planning, a vegetarian diet during pregnancy can provide all the necessary nutrients you need and your baby need.
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Is a Vegetarian Diet Safe For My Child
If you are a vegetarian and a parent, you have probably thought about putting your child on a vegetarian diet. Not only would it save time by making meal planning easier, but for ethical reasons, you feel it is a better choice for your kids.
Or, you might not be a vegetarian yourself, but live with a child who is going through a vegetarian “phase,” where she rejects meat, but doesn’t consume enough healthy foods to make up for the nutritional gap.
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