Soya, tofu, nuts, beans and seeds

Why do people become vegetarian

They do not agree with killing animal for human consumption

they do not like the way animals are treated during the rearing and killing process

they do not like taste and texture of meat

they do not want to eat hormones chemicals and additives added to meat

Pressure from family and friends

religious beliefs

Diet trends

alternative proteins’ are cheaper than animal products

lacto ovo vegetarian

Eats no meat or fish but does eat animal products such as eggs and diary products

Lacto vegetarian

No meat fish or eggs. Will eat diary products

Vegan

No meat fish or any animal products such as milk cheese or eggs. Eats only plant based foods.

Vegetarians may be lacking in these nutrients

Iron, protein, Vitamin D, calcium, Vitamin B12

Iron for vegetarians

Found in mostly red meat and meat products. Vegetarians have to get their iron from vegetable sources, which is non-haem which is not absorbed as easily. This means vegetarians must get a lot of Vitamin C to absorb the iron

Pescatarian

No meat or poultry. Does eat fish, shellfish and other animal products such as milk,

Protein for vegetarians

vegans will mainly be eating LBV proteins and will have to have to protein combination.

calcium and Vit D for vegetarians

A vegan is going to struggle get either of these nutrients so they need to ensure that they are eating plenty of green leafy veg, nuts seeds tofu, etc.

Vitamin B12 for vegetarians

vegans will need to rely on fortified foods such as marmite, soya milk, sunflower, margarine and breakfast.