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Furthermore, it's important to note that vegan, vegetarian, or mostly plant-based diets can lack nutrients predominantly found in animal foods. Plant-based diets that are not well planned may not provide enough vitamin B12, zinc, calcium, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids, among other nutrients ( 6 , 7 ).
What am I lacking if I don't eat meat? ›
Furthermore, it's important to note that vegan, vegetarian, or mostly plant-based diets can lack nutrients predominantly found in animal foods. Plant-based diets that are not well planned may not provide enough vitamin B12, zinc, calcium, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids, among other nutrients ( 6 , 7 ).
Can you live off not eating meat? ›
The majority of humans could healthily live their whole lives without eating meat (i.e. being a vegetarian). Being a healthy vegan (no animal products at all) is harder, and requires some way to get vitamin B12. Some humans, though, DO need to eat meat to be healthy.
Do eggs count as meat? ›
While eggs are not considered dairy, they are also not considered to be meat. We do consider them to be poultry products, but that isn't the same as meat. That's why vegetarians can eat them, but vegans can't as they are still animal byproducts.
Can you lose weight eating no meat? ›
The research, which reviewed previous studies and was published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, showed particpants who cut meat out of their diets lost around 10lbs on average without monitoring their calorie intake or increasing the amount they exercised.
What is the most famous vegetarian dish? ›
Originating in the Middle East, falafel is one the most popular vegetarian foods in the world! As one of the most popular vegetarian foods in the world, falafel needs no introduction! However, the origin of these beloved patties is rather controversial.
What are two foods vegetarians may still choose to eat? ›
Sea vegetables like nori, wakame, and dulse are very high in iron. Less exotic but still good options are iron-fortified breakfast cereals, legumes (chickpeas, lentils, and baked beans), soybeans and tofu, dried fruit (raisins and figs), pumpkin seeds, broccoli, and blackstrap molasses.
Do vegetarians eat cheese? ›
Given that dairy — including cheese — does not require the slaughtering of an animal, it's usually permitted by lacto- and lacto-ovo-vegetarians, as well as some pescatarians. On the other hand, vegans avoid all animal products or animal byproducts, including dairy and milk.