Question 1

what kind of bad things can happen to your body if you don't have a healthy vegetarian diet?

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As opposed to?: I don't fully understand what you are asking. Do you mean a healthy vegetarian diet vs. An unhealthy vegetarian diet? Vs. A healthy non-vegetarian diet? While a healthy vegetarian diet tends to be good for most people, studies of cultures known for health and longevity conducted by weston price and others found these indigenous diets always included some meats (wild/organic). Please clarify.

Question 2

what is balanced indian vegetarian diet for reducing weight?

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Indian Veg. diet: From what I have learned, it consists of;
28% vegetables.
28% cereals.
28% dairy products in form of clarified butter (ghee).
9% fruits.
6% pulses.
2% sugar.
2% fat.

Question 3

please tell me if it is okay to put children on a vegetarian diet?

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Big picture: If, and only if, you know exactly what you are doing, a vegetarian diet is safe. If the child very much wants to be a vegetarian, the moral benefits are clear though the health benefits are less so. Otherwise, being a child is difficult enough without being deprived of something that almost all other kids enjoy (meat) and that makes junior "different" from peers. This may be a terrible mistake.

Question 4

purely vegetarian diet to improve eyesight or any other effective thing?

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Mostly preventative: Vitamins can keep the eye healthy, but does not change the prescription of glasses needed to see.

Question 5

please tell me what were the pros and cons you experienced after switching to a vegetarian diet?

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Vegetarian diet: Pros include avoidance of antibiotics, toxins, and Mercury found in much meat and fish.  Also, not killing animals.   Cons include risk of low vitamin B 12 and protein, both of which can be made up for by B 12 sublingual supplements and drinking protein powder shakes.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

vegetarian diet to recover from anaemia fast?

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Anemia: Eat lots of green vegetables and iron fortfied cereals and lots of legumes.

Question 7

does an all organic vegetarian diet help fibro?

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Probably yes: By fibro do you mean fibromyalgia?
To my knowledge, research has not been done to definitively answer this question, but i recommend an all organic diet to everyone & vegetarian diets have many proven benefits. I do advise an anti-inflammatory diet, which is primarily vegetarian but can include 
wild salmon/sardines/other healthy fish: http://www.Drweil.Com/drw/u/art02012/anti-inflammatory-diet.

Question 8

what is a healthy vegetarian diet consisting of?

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Variation: Be sure to get a good mix of fiber and protein with your veggies.  It is easy to subsist on pizza and pasta and be "vegetarian", but not necessarily healthy.    Tofu and legumes (beans, chickpeas) are great sources of protein.  Also lentils and quinoa.  These are all great options to add to salads and stir fries.  Keep it varied and interesting and you will never miss the meat!

Question 9

what is best way to learn to balance vegetarian diet?

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Vegetarianism: There are books on the subject but advice from a registered dietician is recommended.

Question 10

what health benefits are associated with a vegetarian diet ?

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Good to know: The big studies have not shown increased longevity or much protection from any of the common cancers or vascular diseases just from vegetarianism / veganism. These people do tend to have other healthy habits. I admire the moral statement against the cruelty of factory farming. If you do not supplement (b12, several others) you will ruin your health -- your physician can guide you.

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