Anon, it sounds like your doctors aren't taking your concerns seriously, so it may be in your best interests to find new doctors.
In the meantime, congratulations on being a vegetarian, which can have many great health benefits! Some experts suggest that a vegetarian diet may even lower the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and cancer.
When you're vegetarian, eating a balanced diet requires a bit more attention because certain foods have been removed from the diet. Since nutrients found in meat products have been removed, it requires extra attention to make sure that these nutrients are replaced by adding other foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, soy products, and whole grains.
Also, be sure to get enough iron, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and omega–3 fatty acids when planning your diet.
The article also includes references that can help you with meal planning, something that I hope you will enjoy and that will also help you with your health.
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Anon, it sounds like your doctors aren't taking your concerns seriously, so it may be in your best interests to find new doctors.
In the meantime, congratulations on being a vegetarian, which can have many great health benefits! Some experts suggest that a vegetarian diet may even lower the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and cancer.
When you're vegetarian, eating a balanced diet requires a bit more attention because certain foods have been removed from the diet. Since nutrients found in meat products have been removed, it requires extra attention to make sure that these nutrients are replaced by adding other foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, soy products, and whole grains.
Also, be sure to get enough iron, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and omega–3 fatty acids when planning your diet.
Here is a great article from the EmpowHER community about vegetarian meal planning https://www.empowher.com/diet-amp-nutrition/content/vegetarian-meal-planning
The article also includes references that can help you with meal planning, something that I hope you will enjoy and that will also help you with your health.
Take care,
Pam
November 2, 2014 - 10:48amThis Comment
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