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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on a vegetarian diet.

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Dr. Suzanne Fiala answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Save: Save the animals; while you become healthier; you do not need meat.

Answered 3/4/2014

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

If: If you live alone, no problem, but be considerate of your partner & kids. Try to work it out. Takes work.

Answered 7/8/2013

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Legumes: Legumes and lentils: are good to eat frequently; and high in protein!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. John Powelson answered

Specializes in Transplant Surgery

A: A healthy vegetarian diet: whole foods, not processed foods, with a variety of colors.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Enjoy: Enjoy garbanzo beans. They add taste, texture and protein to your diet.

Answered 7/13/2014

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Vegetarians: Vegetarians; eat healthful diets or not; stay conscientious.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Vikram Patel answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Keep: Keep the carbs low if you have diabetes or want to lose weight.

Answered 6/17/2013

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Many: Many strict vegetarian diets are low in vitamin d. It is most common in fish, fish liver and egg yolks.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If: If purely vegetarian, try addiing a flaxseed oil supplement.

Answered 6/26/2013

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Nuts: Nuts are great for their protein and healthy fats.

Answered 7/2/2013

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Dr. Tod Haller answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Vegetarian: Vegetarian diets often lack essential nutrients. Consider a multivitamin.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Don't: Don't forget about eating proteins like grains, beans, quinoa, and tofu.

Answered 3/8/2014

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Being: Being sweet to animals gives green horizons and peace.

Answered 3/11/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Vegetarian: Vegetarian diets can be very healthy , just be sure they contain balanced proteins.

Answered 11/30/2013

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Dr. Valencia Porter answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Must: Must eat fruit and veg. Not only non-meat dishes. Go beyond pasta.

Answered 4/30/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Make: Make a friend that is also vegetarian. It's nice to eat together.

Answered 4/1/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Eat: Eat a dark green vegetable (broccoli, spinach, kale, collard greens) at least three times a week.

Answered 5/3/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Take: Take a vitamin supplement that contains B12 or include nutritional yeast in your diet regularly.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Dip: Dip raw vegetables in salad dressing for a tasty snack.

Answered 10/14/2013

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Eat: Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables of different colors to get a range of vitamins and minerals.

Answered 5/16/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Respect: Respect your friends who are carnivores.

Answered 8/30/2013

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Beans: Beans and lentils provide a much needed source of protein, fiber, iron, and other nutrients.

Answered 11/17/2013

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

A: A vegetarian diet on its own does not provide enough b12. Most multivitamins contain b12.

Answered 2/2/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Omega: Omega 3 fatty acids can be found in flax seeds, walnuts, fish, almonds, and cloves.

Answered 2/8/2014

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Dr. Janet Turkle answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Several: Several servings . Veggies make healthy people. Live longer, stronger.

Answered 4/24/2015

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Veggies: Veggies are yummy and so very good for you. Live long and happy.

Answered 3/20/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Vegetarian: Vegetarian diets are often low in vitamin 12 so taking a B12 supplement is a good idea.

Answered 8/20/2014

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Vegetarian: Vegetarian do live longer than non-vegetarians, but the difference is small.

Answered 7/3/2015

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

If: If you miss the taste of meat, meat alternatives are a great alternative to satisfy your desires.

Answered 7/2/2014

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Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

The: The food is free of animal proteins and you can lose weight easily.

Answered 4/24/2015

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Ignore: You need more protein if vegetarian. Plant protein does not have the efficiency of animal protein!

Answered 11/4/2013

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Ignore: Many benefit from a veg. Diet, but i would consult your dr. First depending on your health.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Tod Haller answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Vegetarian diets often are low in protein. Sorry this is not a haiku.

Answered 12/18/2013

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Ignore: Think about veggies,think about health.They are good in taste,not what you think.Think about health.

Answered 9/24/2014

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Ignore: Eat variety, don't peel the skin, eat whole purple, blue, red, orange, yellow and green, do it again.

Answered 12/26/2014

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Ignore: Vegetarians are at lower risk for developing: Heart disease, Colorectal, ovarian, and breast cancer.

Answered 12/28/2014

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Ignore: Fruits and vegetables are great beans and grains even better nuts and seeds round out the diet.

Answered 1/5/2015

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Dr. Girish Kalva answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Read dr.fuhrmann's book on end of dieting.then start eating an avocado everyday with lemon pepper.

Answered 1/7/2015

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Dr. Ali Saberi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Look for creative ways to get ur proteins. Avoid starches as they will become fat in the body!

Answered 5/23/2015

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Being vegan is a new healthy trend.

Answered 4/19/2016

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Dr. Christopher Place answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

(Bad: (Bad Haikou): Vegetarian... Fill that plate with half at least: Green beans, peas, carrots!

Answered 3/16/2015

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