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Iron in food exists as two types, heme and non-heme. Animal foods such as meat, fish and poultry provide heme, which is used most effectively by your body. Non-heme is found in plant foods such as spinach and beans and isn’t as well absorbed. How much iron do you need?
Thinking of going vegetarian — at least for one day a week — for dietary, environmental or religious reasons? Don't think of it merely as subtracting from your diet, but adding to it!
Are you worried your vegetarian child is not be getting the necessary nutrients? Make sure that your child receives enough protein, calcium and iron for optimal growth and nutrition.
The beginning of summer brings the unofficial start of grilling season. For some vegetarians and vegans, this means making do at backyard picnics with the same old soggy green salads — or worse — filling up at the chip bowl.
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