Did you know that just about everyone was born a Vegetarian?
(babies do not eat solid foods or meats for about the first 4-6 months)
When changing to a vegetarian diet you must be make sure you get the following nutrients in sufficient amounts.
Protein: (amino acids from various sources, there are 8 Amino acids the body can not produce)
Calcium : (Click here to learn the facts)
Iron: (Click here to check out iron sources in foods)
Vitamin B12: (foods fortified with cynocobalamin or methylcobalamin), supplements,
Nutritional Yeast click to get more info
It may be good to also add DHA and Omega 3,6,9 Essential fatty acids to your diet.
Disclaimer:
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