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Becoming a vegetarian - Harvard Health

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April 15, 2020. People become vegetarians for many reasons, including health, religious convictions, concerns about animal welfare or the use of antibiotics and hormones in livestock, or a desire to eat in a way that avoids excessive use of environmental resources. Some people follow a largely vegetarian diet because they can't afford to eat meat. Becoming a vegetarian has become more appealing and accessible, thanks to the year-round availability of fresh produce, more vegetarian dining ...

Vegetarian diet: How to get the best nutrition - Mayo Clinic

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Vegetarian diet: Benefits, risks, and tips

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A vegetarian diet can provide a wide variety of healthful, nutritious foods, but what the person eats will …

Are There Health Downsides To Vegetarian Diets?

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Vegetarians had a 13% lower risk of heart disease than meat eaters. But they also had a 20% higher rate of stroke than meat eaters. That translated to three …

Vegetarian Diet: MedlinePlus

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A vegetarian diet focuses on plants for food. These include fruits, vegetables, dried beans and peas, grains, seeds and nuts. There is no single type of …

The long-term health of vegetarians and vegans - PubMed

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Vegetarians, who do not eat any meat, poultry or fish, constitute a significant minority of the world's population. Lacto-ovo-vegetarians consume dairy products and/or eggs, …

Becoming Vegetarian: How to, Pros and Cons, What to …

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Studies have shown that vegetarians, particularly vegans, have lower blood pressures than their meat-eating counterparts. Plant foods tend to be lower in fat, …

Vegetarian Diet: Pros, Cons, and What You …

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A vegetarian diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, grains, beans and includes eggs and dairy in some variations. Most people eat the standard three …

The Difference Between the Vegan and Vegetarian Diets …

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According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, there are four types of vegetarians. 1 A vegetarian may or may not eat dairy and eggs while a lacto-ovo …

Vegetarian Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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vegetarian 1 of 2 noun veg· e· tar· i· an ˌvej-ə-ˈter-ē-ən 1 : a person who refrains from eating meat and lives on a diet made up of vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, and sometimes eggs …