How to be a healthy vegetarian

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By AdamBomb
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Eliminating meat won't automatically ensure a healthy diet. Here are some simple ways to be a healthy vegetarian.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Eat a wide variety of whole foods. Whole foods are single ingredient, unprocessed foods, like fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains.
Step 2

Eat plenty of healthy fats, like olive oil, canola oil, flaxseed oil, nuts, nut butters, and avocados. Walnuts and flaxseeds are especially healthy as they provide omega-3 fatty acids.
Step 3

Be sure to include a reliable source of Vitamin B-12 in your diet. Eggs and dairy products will provide an adequate amount of this vitamin. If you are vegan or don't eat a significant amount of eggs and dairy, take a B-12 supplement or eat foods fortified with B-12 (such as soymilk).
Step 4

If you do eat eggs and dairy products, buy organic whenever possible. This way you will avoid artifical growth hormones and antibiotics found in standard eggs and dairy.