VEGETERIANS CONSIDERATIONS

VEGETERIANS CONSIDERATIONS

Meat, poultry, fish and seafood are some of the best natural sources of essential amino acids, omega-3
fatty acids, iron, zinc and vitamin B-12. Therefore, you should consult with a dietician to ensure that you are not lacking in any nutrients as you begin to eliminate these foods from your diet. Although abstaining from meat, fish, seafood and poultry forms a large part of a purely vegetarian diet, animal products are present in a variety of seemingly vegetarian foods. Examples include the fish oils in Asian "vegetarian" dishes, animal-based rennets in cheese, meat stocks in vegetable soups and gelatin in candies and desserts. As vegetarianism is a lifelong process of learning and discovery, do not be discouraged if you accidentally consume these products. Instead, treat each as a learning experience on your path toward an entirely plant-based diet.