Monday, March 15, 2010

Dietary Guidelines for Vegetarians

...the following guidelines can help vegetarians plan healthful diets: 
  • Choose a variety of foods, including whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds, and, if desired, dairy products, and eggs. 
  • Minimize intake of foods that are highly sweetened, high in sodium, and high in fat, especially saturated fat and trans-fatty acids. 
  • Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables. 
  • If animal foods such as dairy products and eggs are used, choose lower-fat dairy products and use both eggs and dairy products in moderation. 
  • Use a regular source of vitamin B-12 and, if sunlight exposure is limited, of vitamin D.
Quoted from : American Dietetic Association Position Paper on Vegetarian Diets

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