Vegetarian Diet Plan

What is a vegetarian diet plan? Does it work? How "healthy" is it? These are all good questions. The fact is that there are many vegetarian diet plans in use today. Some are good and some may not be so good. We at NJR do not necessarily recommend any particular diet plan. That said, what we do recommend and believe is that it is imperative that before you take on any diet regimen you consult with your doctor, a registered dietician or other health care professional.

It is also worthy to note that a meatless diet is not necessarily or automatically a less fatty diet. There are a lot of vegetables and nuts and other non-meat products that contain a significant amount of fat. And of course, there is the whole carbohydrate dilemma. Many vegetarians eat a lot of pasta and other carb loaded foods which can actually cause weight gain.

And, if you happen to be a sugar addict (voice of experience here) you can tack on the pounds even though your main meals are considered healthy, vegetarian meals. But typically, those who abide by a regular, balanced vegetarian or vegan diet carry about 15% less body fat than the average person. Of course, don't forget to include exercise in your diet plan! Exercise is second only to eating a healthy vegetarian diet in our opinion.

Making certain that you get enough of the daily recommended vitamins and minerals as well as protein can be a challenge but if you are eating a balanced vegetarian diet this is not a super difficult thing to achieve. It may be neccesary to supplement your diet with vitamins - another discussion to have with your physician or dietician.

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We have pulled together some of the best resources of which we are aware, to help you make an informed decision about your diet and weight loss goals.

We believe one of the best plans out there has been developed by Anne Collins. You may have read her name elsewhere on our site. Anne is highly regarded for her nutrition and dietary information as well as for an excellent weight loss program. We've included information from her here because she has a sensible approach to just about everything from a dietary standpoint. While her primary focus is on weight loss, she provides excellent research and information regarding all aspects of diet and nutrition.

For almost her entire adult life, Anne has been a qualified nutritionist helping people successfully lose weight. Over the last 24 years she's been deeply involved in the weight loss and fitness industry as a diet consultant, nutritionist, and personal advisor. She's written for many newspapers and magazines including a weekly weight loss and health column.

For more information on nutrition and diet tips from Anne Collins Click Here!

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Another great resource for your consideration may be found at Naturally Healthy Eating

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Browse through our Recommended Reading section for some great books on vegetarian, vegan and raw food diets.

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