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"The Health Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet." //weightlossresources.co.uk//. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Mar. 2011. <__ [|http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/diet/vegetarian.htm>.] __

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 * 1) Vegetarian or not, change the way you think about food, experiment and try new "meat-free" dishes in your diet.
 * 2) Studies have shown that vegetarians (following a well-balanced low-fat high-fibre vegetarian diet) often have lower incidence of coronary artery disease, hypertension, //**obesity**// and some forms of cancer.
 * 3) A vegetarian diet tends to be lower in total fat, and vegetarians tend to eat proportionally more [|__polyunsaturated fat__] to [|__saturated fat__] compared with non-vegetarians. (Animal products are the major sources of dietary saturated fat).
 * 4) Vegetarians avoid meat, poultry, game, fish and slaughterhouse by-products such as gelatine and animal fats.
 * 5) The staples of the vegetarian diet are fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, seeds and nuts.
 * 6) Most vegetarians eat dairy products and free-range eggs.
 * 7) A vegetarian diet can be a very healthy option but it is important to ensure it is well balanced.
 * 8) You could stuff your face with chips and chocolate at every meal and be vegetarian but you wouldn’t be doing your health much good.
 * 9) A balanced vegetarian diet should include:
 * //Grains and cereals:// Wholegrain bread, brown rice, wholewheat pasta, muesli.
 * //Legumes, nuts and seeds:// Soya beans. kidney beans, split peas, lentils, almonds, cashews, sesame seeds
 * //Fruit and vegetables:// As much as you want - think variety. Try new fruits and vegetables and include them in your diet every day
 * //Dairy or soya products:// Look out for fat free and reduced calorie options for milk, yoghurts, cheeses.
 * 1) A typical vegetarian diet closely matches expert dietary recommendations for healthy eating, being low in saturated fat and high in fibre, complex carbohydrates, and fresh fruit and vegetables.
 * 2) Supermarkets, restaurants and fast food outlets all are now stocking a wide range of vegetarian options.
 * 3) Many "meat-free" dishes still have the meaty consistency, and are significantly lower in fat and calories than their counterparts.
 * 4) As long as you eat a variety of foods you will be getting all the nutrients you need.