{"id":377,"date":"2020-03-26T21:16:07","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T21:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=377"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"vegetarian-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"The Basics Of A Vegetarian Diet: How Safe Is It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet\/#What_Can_You_Eat_On_A_Vegetarian_Diet\" >What Can You Eat On A Vegetarian Diet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet\/#Benefits\" >Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet\/#Downsides\" >Downsides<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet\/#How_To_Start_A_Vegetarian_Diet\" >How To Start A Vegetarian Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These days more and more people are making a gradual transition into vegetarianism. If you\u2019re ready to overhaul your diet and dive into the meat-free lifestyle, you should learn all the facts necessary for making an educated decision. We\u2019ve laid out all the facts about the vegetarian diet in this article.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_You_Eat_On_A_Vegetarian_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Can You Eat On A Vegetarian Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several options to choose from that are about avoiding some or all animal products, and giving preference to fruit, vegetables and legumes instead. Vegetarian diets fall into certain types (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/vegetarian-diet\/art-20046446\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexitarian: plant-based, but with occasional meat, fish or poultry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pescetarian: allows fish and sometimes eggs and dairy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacto-ovo-vegetarian: no animal products except for dairy and eggs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacto-vegetarian: dairy is allowed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ovo-vegetarian: eggs are allowed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Vegan: avoids all animal-derived products, including honey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><i>Read More: <\/i><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-weight-loss-meal-plan-1200-calories\/\"><em>Vegetarian Weight Loss Meal Plan For 1200 Calories: Revamp Your Diet Right Now!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Basics_Of_A_Vegetarian_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31982 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"vegetarian diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits\"><\/span><b>Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embarking on a vegetarian diet will have your fat-burning system working in full swing. Firstly, the diet consist of fewer calories. At least in the beginning, you\u2019ll start <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-weight-loss-challenge\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shedding pounds<\/a> because of that. Additionally, its followers naturally gravitate to healthier meal options (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/10408398.2016.1138447?journalCode=bfsn20&amp;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your heart will be in tip top shape. It&#8217;s so because you\u2019ll start consuming less saturated fats and cholesterol. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19562864\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study, published by the American Dietetic Association, suggests<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that a vegetarian diet promotes a lower risk of death due to heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19562864\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adopting a plant-based diet may increase <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/27479196&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1590005330519000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEfFFkAJDZYpeuT-gNOqB4rrlYI-g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">longevity<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Basics_Of_A_Vegetarian_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38966 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5505-1024x576.png\" alt=\"vegetarian diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5505.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5505-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5505.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5505.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loading up on fiber-rich foods can improve blood sugar control and insulin response.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarian foods are usually full with water, so you\u2019ll always <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-rules-to-help-you-start-an-effective-30-day-water-challenge\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stay hydrated<\/a>. Consequently, it will have a pleasant impact on your skin as a bonus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides, research says that vegetarians have lower scores on depression tests and mood profiles in comparison to meat or fish-eaters.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Basics_Of_A_Vegetarian_Diet\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Basics_Of_A_Vegetarian_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31987 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"vegetarian diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Downsides\"><\/span><b>Downsides<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutting out entire food groups may result in nutrient deficiency. So, make sure you\u2019re not skimping on <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamins\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vitamin B12, calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin D<\/a>, omega-3 fatty acids, or protein.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be on the safe side, the vegetarian diet may require supplementation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing habits is difficult. You could find yourself consuming vegetarian friendly but highly processed food that lacks nutrients.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Basics_Of_A_Vegetarian_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38935 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5144-1024x576.png\" alt=\"vegetarian diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5144.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5144-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5144.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5144.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Start_A_Vegetarian_Diet\"><\/span><b>How To Start A Vegetarian Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to make the transition smooth is to avoid rapid changes. Therefore, start small and then ramp up. Try several vegetarian-friendly recipes per week and search for plant-based alternatives of your favorite dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vegetarian diet pyramid, for example, is a helpful tool to remember what products to consume and how often. A healthy vegetarian diet provides adequate non meat protein. So, if you choose not to eat dairy and eggs, you can get <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protein from other sources. For instance, spirulina, soya and tofu. Beans, nuts and seeds are full of protein and healthy fats that are necessary. You can also include nutritional yeast for protein and B vitamins that you may be missing out on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Basics_Of_A_Vegetarian_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31984 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span><b>Summary<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To sum up, for those who decide to stick to a vegetarian lifestyle, there are options to choose from: you can eliminate meat or avoid all types of animal products. Above all, vegetarians are able to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/12-week-at-home-workout-plan\/\">keep their health<\/a> in check and live a long fulfilling life supporting animal rights and environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Basics_Of_A_Vegetarian_Diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER<\/b><strong>:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES<\/b><strong>:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/becoming-a-vegetarian\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Becoming a vegetarian<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 (2018,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> health.harvard.edu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/is-it-better-to-be-a-vegetarian#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is It Better to Be a Vegetarian?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018, webmd.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19562864\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position of the American Dietetic Association: vegetarian diets. <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2009, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/vegetarian-diet\/art-20046446\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarian diet: How to get the best nutrition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mayoclinic.org<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15702597\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarian diets: what are the advantages?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2004, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/10408398.2016.1138447?journalCode=bfsn20&amp;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarian, vegan diets and multiple health outcomes: A systematic review with meta-analysis of observational studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, tandfonline.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/8749#benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to know about the vegetarian diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medicalnewstoday.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These days more and more people are making a gradual transition into vegetarianism. If you\u2019re ready to overhaul your diet and dive into the meat-free lifestyle, you should learn all the facts necessary for making an educated decision. We\u2019ve laid out all the facts about the vegetarian diet in this article. 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If you\u2019re ready to overhaul your diet and dive into the meat-free lifestyle, you should learn all the facts necessary for making an educated decision. We\u2019ve laid out all the facts about the vegetarian diet in this article.<\\\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Can You Eat On A Vegetarian Diet?<\\\/b><\\\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">There are several options to choose from that are about avoiding some or all animal products, and giving preference to fruit, vegetables and legumes instead. 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