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Nuts and seeds are important in a vegetarian diet because they are a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals that can be hard to obtain in a diet that lacks meat.

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Should nuts play an important role in the diet of all vegetarians?

Yes, Because Nuts are high in protein and Vegetarians need extra protein as they dont eat meat.


What is the Energetic Food for veterinarian?

Vegetarians enjoy a diet of grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruit with some also choosing to include dairy products and eggs.


What is the difference between pulses and nuts?

Nuts grow on trees. Pulses are legumes, you get several in a pod and the shoots of the plant creep along the ground. Peas, beans and lentils are all pulses. I presume your confusion stems from the peanut, so called because it is not a true nut but a legume, like a pea.


What sort of beans and pulses do vegetarians eat?

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Does all protein come from meat?

No, there are several other sources. One example is nuts. This is why vegetarians are substitute their meat with nuts.


Vegetarians can apply the Food Guide Pyramid by substituting?

Yes! by substituting beans, eggs, nuts, and tofu for meats.


What can vegetarians eat if they are allergic to nuts?

Fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, dairy, seeds, and any combination of those.


Are beans the best or only protein replacements for meat in a vegetable diet?

Good sources of protein for vegetarians include nuts and seeds, pulses, soya products (tofu, soya milk and textured soya protein such as soya mince), cereals (wheat, oats, and rice), free-range eggs and some dairy products (milk, cheese and yoghurt).


Vegetarians are able to eat all the necessary nutrients needed by their body?

Yes. Even though meat is a great source of protein, vegetarians can find protein in nuts or beans and other non-meat food.


Can vegetarians eat fish?

No, fish are animals. If you eat fish, you are not following a totally vegetarian diet. However, there is a branch of vegetarianism where fish is eaten; the proponents of this diet are called pescatarians. More input No, vegetarians do not eat fish. If you do so you are not a vegetarian. We define a vegetarian as someone living on a diet of grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits, with or without the use of dairy products and eggs. A vegetarian does not eat any meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish or crustacea, or slaughter by-products.


What do vegetarians eat on a daily basics?

The diet of a vegetarian varies per person on a daily basis. There is quite a lot that they can eat. Vegetarians can eat anything that is a fruit, vegetable, or grain. This includes nuts and seeds, too. Some vegetarians choose to eat dairy and eggs, too, while others do not.


What vitamins show vegetarians take?

If vegetarians have a varied and balanced diet, there's no need to take vitamin supplements. All that is required is that the protein from milk be replaced with other proteins: soy, tofu, nuts and seeds. etc