Vegetarian nutrition is the set of health-related challenges and advantages of vegetarian diets.Evidence suggests that vegetarians are generally healthier and live longer than non-vegetarians. They have lower rates of coronary heart disease, obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes and some forms of cancer. Vegetarian diets tend to be rich in carbohydrates, omega-6 fatty acids, dietary fibre, carotenoids, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium and magnesium. They are generally low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and animal protein.However, vegetarian diets can sometimes be relatively low in protein, iron, zinc, vitamin B12, calcium and other nutrients. Nonetheless, well-planned 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.

Being a vegetarian doesn’t mean you have a bland, flavorless diet! There are many healthy foods to choose from, but it is important to balance your diet so that you receive all the nutrition necessary to stay healthy and active.

The pH miracle diet is a program for restoring balance in the body by eating alkaline foods. The body's cells are slightly alkaline and by eating alkalizing foods you can support your body's natural function.

Whether you’re a meat eater or a vegetarian, your diet will need to consist of foods such as protein, carbohydrates, essential fats, fresh fruit and vegetables, ensuring a proper balance of food health vitamin is an essential nutritional requirement.

I like vegetarian food but have never become a vegetarian. I'm very health conscious but have always been concerned that certain nutrients were really tough to get from a totally non-meat diet. This is a really balanced article AND I'm off for my next fillet steak tomorrow!