plant based diet
Vegetarian diets lack iron.
Mushrooms, dried apricots, leafy vegetables, beans and peas are good iron sources.
Vegetarians don't get enough protein.
Many vegan foods, such as beans, and whole grains provide ample protein.
Pregnant women can't eat a vegetarian diet.
Fruits, beans, grains, and vegetables provide ample nutrition and high fiber content helps prenatal digestive issues.
Athletes cannot follow a vegetarian diet.
Athletes get protein for muscles from beans, grains, tempeh and soy. Endurance promoting foods include, include nuts, raisins, seeds, black beans.
It's hard to get kids to eat vegetarian.
Vegetarian fare includes peanut butter, soy protein hot dogs and burgers, popcorn, fruits, tacos, wraps, and smoothies that kids love.
Switching to vegetarian eating is difficult.
Start with small gradual changes. Swap beef in tacos with black beans. Remove the chicken or beef from stir fry. Switch to vegetarian omelets.
Vegetarians and vegans often need to include supplements in their diet.
The main supplement concern is B12, because it is mainly obtained in red meat, fish, and eggs.