Vegetarian Diet is a broad term to describe a diet without meat and/or eggs and/or dairy products. For some, they may even exclude animal products.
There are three types of vegetarian diet. Firstly, a vegan diet does not include any forms of meat , eggs or dairy products. A lacto-ovo diet allows eggs and dairy products. A lacto-vegetarian diet allows eggs.
The vegetarian diet consists mainly of the following. One should consult a nutritionist or seek expert advise when considering the appropriate for the full vegetarian diet, as one needs to consider his/her current health situation and lifestyle.
- Whole Grains
- Meatless Proteins
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Healthy Fats