Wikipedia.com - Poorly planned vegetarian diets may be low in vitamin B12, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, iron, zinc, riboflavin (vitamin B2), and iodine, and poorly planned vegan diets may have particularly low intakes of vitamin B12 and calcium. Nonetheless, well-balanced vegetarian and vegan diets can meet all these nutrient requirements and are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence.Many tools are available to help vegetarians maintain an adequate nutrient balance including several Vegetarian Diet Pyramids.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Benefits of a vegetarian diet
Wikipedia.com - Vegetarian diets are usually rich in carbohydrates, omega-6 fatty acids, dietary fiber, carotenoids, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium and magnesium.They usually contain lower levels of saturated fat, cholesterol, and animal protein.
Vegetarian nutrition
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