>Introduction
>Balanced Diet
>Varying Foods
>Carbs & Fiber
>Fats and Protein
>Bad Meals vs. Good Meals
>Healthy Habits
>Vegetarians
>Eating Disorders
>Road to Success! >Negative Thinking
>Importance
>Fat Soluble Vitamins
>Water Soluble Vitamins
>Minerals
 Although there are health advantages of being a vegetarian, there are also disadvantages. Vegetarians can develop defficiency in vitamins B12, B2, and D. B12 is only present in animal products. Reduced levels of B12 can cause anemia and degenerative changes in the central nervous system. Vegetarians must get vitamin B12 from either a vitamin supplement or soy milk. Or they can just be sure to eat broccoli, asparagus, and almonds. Calcium, iron, and zinc, are all major minerals. It's difficult to get calcium without consuming dairy products. Mustard greens, broccoli, and fortified tofu contain calcium but substances in some vegetables, such as oxalic acid, usually decrease the absorption of calcium. There are nine essential amino acids that act as a building block for protein. No single plant contains all these acids, except for soy beans. It is important for a vegetarain to eat a wide variety of protein-rich foods, such as nuts, legumes, and seeds, to avoid loss of these amino acids. |
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