Balanced diet is the key — for everyone
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Balanced diet is the key — for everyone
According to the AGD, studies have shown that by eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes, vegetarians can get all the nutrients they need. Adding vegetable margarines, soy milk, nutritional yeast and extra servings of green leafy vegetables to the diet will lessen the risk of vitamin deficiencies. A daily multivitamin is also a good way to supplement a vegetarian diet.
The AGD recommends that anyone considering adopting a vegetarian diet seek counseling from their physician or a nutritionist to learn about substituting foods to get all the necessary nutrients. A healthy diet and good oral health care habits are the best defense against problems with gums and teeth. Eating a balanced variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes will help vegetarians and anyone achieve a healthy, well-rounded diet and a healthy smile.
