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Vegetarianism

Last Updated: Tuesday August 02 2005 13:46 GMT

Aren't veggies missing out on essential vitamins?

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No. A balanced vegetarian diet can provide all the vitamins and minerals we need to stay healthy.

The key to a healthy vegetarian diet, as with any other diet, is to eat a wide variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, plenty of leafy greens, whole grain products, nuts and seeds.

Beans, nuts, rice and wholegrains are a rich source of protein.