Diet: Healthy eating for vegetarians and vegans

Study after study has revealed the importance of a balanced diet to
good health. Eating a balanced diet, one that is rich in all the
various minerals and vitamins needed for a healthy body, can present
quite a challenge for vegetarians and vegans.

That is because maintaining a good balanced diet in the absence of
one entire food group, such as meat and poultry, can be difficult.
Meat and other animal products contain significant amounts of
important nutrients, such as protein, calcium and B vitamins.

Vegan diets present an even larger problem, since vegans go a step
farther and eliminate dairy products and eggs as well as meat.
Vegans in particular often have trouble getting the vitamin B12 they
need and often must rely on vitamin supplements for this important
nutrient.



by: Zaak OConan

Study after study has revealed the importance of a balanced diet to
good health. Eating a balanced diet, one that is rich in all the
various minerals and vitamins needed for a healthy body, can present
quite a challenge for vegetarians and vegans.

That is because maintaining a good balanced diet in the absence of
one entire food group, such as meat and poultry, can be difficult.
Meat and other animal products contain significant amounts of
important nutrients, such as protein, calcium and B vitamins.

Vegan diets present an even larger problem, since vegans go a step
farther and eliminate dairy products and eggs as well as meat.
Vegans in particular often have trouble getting the vitamin B12 they
need and often must rely on vitamin supplements for this important
nutrient.