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is safe to be vegetarian?

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Yes!: Yes, a well-balanced vegetarian diet is safe and healthy as long as you get enough calories and exercise too.

Question 2

is good to be vegetarian ?

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If done properly: There are many  health benefits to being vegetarian, providing you approach it well educated.  Care must be taken to balance protein and vitamins.

Question 3

how do i become a vegetarian?

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Don't eat meat!: There are different subtypes of a vegetarian diet. Most vegetarians do not eat meat (including poultry & seafood) but do eat dairy & eggs. Some avoid all animal-derived foods (this is a vegan diet). It is important that you obtain adequate protein- excellent sources of protein include eggs, nuts, seeds, beans & dairy.  See my comment for a nice link to an article by dr. Bob sears with 12 faq's:.

Question 4

is leptorexin vegetarian product?

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Yes: The product does appear to be primarily plant based. The ingredient list does not include any animal products directly. Limiting your diet by eating more vegetables and smaller portions will help you lose weight and may be more cost effective and fun than taking pills.

Question 5

are more men or women vegetarian?

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Vegetarians: In US about 59 % women &amp; 41 % men.  According to a Huffington Post article about 79% of vegans are women.  http://www.toprntobsn.com/veganism/

Question 6

is it okay that i stay vegetarian?

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Yes: There are many health benefits to being a vegetarian and essentially no health consequences because of the readily available food sources these days, which more than cover any nutritional deficiencies from not eating meat products.

Question 7

is frozen vegetarian food healthy?

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Yes: Frozen vegetables often maintain nutrients better than vegetables shipped long distances. Make sure the food is not heavy in salt and saturated fats. Read the label carefully.

Question 8

body benefits of being a vegetarian?

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Elusive: The moral benefits are obvious; anyone who's aware of the realities of today's factory farming will see this. A huge british study am j clin nutr in 2009 showed no measurable difference in any major health measure between vegs and omnivores; ped clin na 2009 showcased how easy it is to make your children sick on a vegetarian diet if you do not know exactly what you're doing. Your doctor can guide.

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is being vegetarian good for your organs?

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Yes: The human diet is naturally a plant-based diet. Some animal products like eggs are also highly beneficial. Saturated fats are even ok in moderation when derived from plants like coconut oil. Animal saturates are more inflammatory. So a diet of 80% and 20% animal is likely the best human diet. A vegetarian who eats eggs and dairy can acquire all the essential nutrients a human body needs.

Question 10

how to gain weight if you're a vegetarian?

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Coconut oil: One of the best tasting and hottest cooking oils, coconut oil is a staple of the indian diet. You can spread it on bread like butter, fry with it and even use it to make soup and sauces more rich. You can cook a wide range of pastas and grains. Fresh vegetables may take nearly as much energy to digest as they deliver, but provide the freshest nutrients.

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