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Vegetarian food
You could be a vegetarian and just survive on cheese sandwiches but a healthy vegetarian diet would be rich in vegetables, nuts, seeds, grains, pulses, and soya and all the other veggie delights. For many people vegetarian food is about more than just replacing the meat item in traditional meat dishes - it’s part of a holistic approach to eating and health.
Think you’ve got a healthy diet? Here’s a checklist to make sure. Do you eat each day:
- 3 or 4 servings of cereals/grains or potatoes
- 4 or 5 servings of fruit and vegetables
- 2 or 3 servings of pulses, nuts & seeds
- 2 servings of milk, cheese, eggs or soya products
- a small amount of vegetable oil and margarine or butter
- yeast extract such as Marmite, fortified with vitamin B12
If you can answer yes to all the above, your diet is in tip top condition.
Becoming a vegetarian
If you’ve just become a veggie click here to find easy new recipes and to learn about basic nutrition www.vegsoc.org/newveg
To find out about more about vegetarian nutrition, health and diet, pregnancy and infant nutrition, books and research click here www.vegsoc.org/health
Veggie children
If your child starts to reject the meat and fish you put in front of them, don’t panic. By following a healthy, balanced diet your child will grow up just as big and strong as their carnivorous buddies. If you think they may not be getting the right nutrition click here for more information
Vegans
Vegans don’t eat or use any animal products. To find out what vegans do eat have a look at this website which offers an informative guide to vegan recipes, nutrition, animal welfare and campaigns for the L-plate vegan: www.viva.org.uk/guides/l-plate/vegan/index.htm
Disclaimer
All content in the Healthy Ideas section is for general information only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your GP if you are concerned about your health. SPAN is not responsible or liable for any actions taken by a user of this site. SPAN is not liable for the contents of any external sites listed, nor does it endorse any advice, products or services mentioned on these sites.
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