Vegetarian Diets
Following a vegetarian diet does not just mean cutting out meat. To ensure that you get all of the nutrients you need for good health it is important that you eat a wide variety of foods including breads and cereals, fruit, vegetables, pulses, nuts and seeds and calcium-fortified soy products. Those who eat eggs and dairy products can also include these foods regularly.
Nutrients of concern in a vegetarian diet include iron, zinc, calcium and vitamin B12 but a well planned diet can ensure that requirements for all of these nutrients are met.
If you are considering changing to a vegetarian diet or have followed a vegetarian diet for a while and want to ensure you are meeting all of your nutritional requirements, our dietician can help you. Whether you follow a vegan, lacto, lacto-ovo or semi-vegetarian diet an eating plan can be tailored to suit your needs and lifestyle.
