Becoming a Vegetarian

Tasty Choice
Going vegetarian can be delicious. You have every fruit, vegetable, bean, and whole grain to choose from. The variety is endless. You can make it work for you, whether you choose to eat this way all the time or to include some vegetarian meals in your week.

How Far Do You Want to Go?
When you eat a vegetarian meal, you don’t eat meat, poultry, or fish. You may eat eggs or dairy. If it’s a vegan meal, you’ll skip anything that comes from animals, including milk, cheese, and eggs.

Pick Your Proteins
You can get all the protein you need from plant foods. Just make sure you’re getting enough calories from a wide variety of nuts, seeds, legumes, and grains. Black beans and rice, with a salad, is one example of a classic vegetarian meal.

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