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A vegetarian diet focuses on plants for food. These include fruits, vegetables, dried beans and peas, grains, seeds and nuts. There is no single type of vegetarian diet. Instead, vegetarian eating patterns usually fall into the following groups:
People who follow vegetarian diets can get all the nutrients they need. However, they must be careful to eat a wide variety of foods to meet their nutritional needs. Nutrients vegetarians may need to focus on include protein, iron, calcium, zinc and vitamin B12.
United States Department of Agriculture
A '''lacto-vegetarian diet''' is a vegetarian diet that includes milk products. Unlike an Ovo-lacto vegetarian, Egg (food)s are excluded. [ Read More ]
Lucius Annaeus Seneca (c. 5 BC - AD 65) - History of Vegetarianism - Excerpts from Seneca's writings in which he explains how he became acquainted with Pythagoras' avoidance of animal flesh and how the theory of transmigration of souls is the basis for the Greek philosopher's diet.
The Official Meatatarian Homepage - Vegetarians have many outlets that they use to complain about. This page explores Meatatarianism and provides many texts on the benefits of a Meatatarian diet.
The Good Cook - Cookbook club offers discount cookbooks including international, diabetic, low fat, and vegetarian diet recipes.
Evolution Diet - Offers vegetarian food for dogs, cats and ferrets.
Mother Teresa's Fine Foods. - Offers a range of Southern Italian food products including spicy pasta sauce, giardinera, caponata, mushrooms, balsamic vinegar dipping sauce, garlic and gift baskets for vegetarian diets.
Diet-To-Go - Weekly meal plans including vegetarian choices, for safe weight loss and healthy eating. Ships in the continental USA.
Shopbydiet.com - Food and products for gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free, lactose-free, nut-free , low carbohydrate, vegan, vegetarian, low fat, kosher, and other restricted diets.
Low-Carb Corner - Supplies a variety of products for anyone following low carbohydrate diets, including diabetics and vegetarians.
Diestel Family Turkey Ranch - Whole turkeys and turkey products, from range-grown turkeys fed a vegetarian diet.
Hairy Clues to the Iceman's Diet - The neolithic man discovered in an Italian glacier in 1991 carried a bow and arrows, leading archaeologists to label him a hunter. Chemical analysis of his hair now indicates that he was a vegetarian.