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Article: Protein Picks for Vegetarians.(the need for protein, calcium, and other elements in a vegetarian diet)(Brief Article)
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- Current Events, a Weekly Reader publication
- Article date:
- December 1, 1999
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Many people today choose a vegetarian diet. Vegetarians are less likely to develop heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and some cancers. But it's important to plan your diet carefully so as not to cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Meat-free diets come in several varieties. Vegetarians eat eggs and dairy products; vegans eat no animal products of any kind (no meat, dairy products, eggs, or fish). Whichever diet you follow, the secret to health is simple: variety. The diet to shoot for contains enough ...