What are the advantages and disadvantages to being a vegetarian (no animal products)?
• Vitamin B-12 Found in animal products only, fortified cereals, soy products • Vitamin D Found in milk, margarine, soy milk & cereals • Iron & zinc Besides meats, poultry, chicken & fish, these nutrients are found in: whole grain foods, soy foods, beans, dried fruits, nuts and seeds. Consuming foods high in vitamin C with iron foods will help to increase the absorption of the iron. • Calcium Studies have found that diets of vegetarian children are most likely deficient in calcium. Excellent sources of calcium include milk, yogurt and cheese. Plant products include: cereals, juices, beans, tofu, soy foods, dried figs and almonds.
