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TEENS & VEGAN DIETS It appears that more and more teens are switching to the vegan way of life. This can be a very healthy eating pattern but requires advanced knowledge of the foods that must be incorporated into the diet in order to avoid serious health consequences. For example, our bodies require protein in order to function. Protein comes in many forms such as meats, beans, eggs and peanut butter. A vegetarian knows which foods to substitute for meats and dairy products.
There are many different types of vegetarians. Some eat no meat or anything that contains a meat by product. Another type of vegetarian also omits dairy products from their diet. Yet another eats meats and dairy products, but only chicken and fish for the meats. As you can see, it requires some self-education because again, a vegetarian diet can come with serious health risks if one doesn't properly substitute the necessary daily nutrient requirements. Although I am a semi-vegetarian (I eat only fish and chicken) most vegetarians do not recognize this as a vegetarian lifestyle. I tend to agree with that opinion but nonetheless, moving away from fatty meats is definitely a step towards a healthier, longer life. And it saves a few cow's lives too! No wonder they're so mad these days.... |
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