What's the difference between a vegetarian diet & a normal diet in terms of nutrients intake?

Answer 1

Vegetarians need to ensure that they get adequate protein and vitamin B12. Many get vitamin B12 shots regularily from their doctor. If the vegetarian eats a lot of tofu, nuts and beans they should be ok with protein but if not they need a protein supplement as well. I suggest whey protein over soya protein. It is more nutritionally complete. You can find whey protein bars and shakes at any health food store or order them online. Most grocery stores carry then now as well.
A vegetarian diet is very healthy if done properly, but can be very unhealthy if you are not careful. If you are thinking of becoming a vegetarian make sure to inform yourself about the nutritional aspects first.
There are some amazing vegetarian recipes on the internet and through books you can get at the library. Perhaps you can try a few and see how you feel. If you want some recipes that have been tried by others post a question in here and I can send you some. I'm sure others have some to contribute as well.
Many who start begin by changing one or two meals a week to vegetarian meals and progress from there.
Also check out sites on vegetarian nutrition requirements. Two are:

http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/vegetarian.htm

I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 2

a vegetarian diet is lacking in many areas, you must take suppliments to stay at optimal health. it's a very fine line you walk make sure you talk to peop0le who have been vegetarians for a long period and that they appear to be healthy.

Answer 3

when you're on a regular diet you can still have meats which give you proteins and fibers that vegetables cant give you