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How to Be a Vegetarian. It's not just for hippies anymore. You will need Vegetarian
foods Multi-vitamins Omega-3 pills Milk substitutes with calcium and a little willpower. Never
change your diet without first consulting your physician. Step 1. Think about why you
want to become a vegetarian. Are you doing it for health reasons? Or is it just that
you can't bear eating any "food with a face"? People will ask, and you'll want your answer
prepared. Step 2. Decide what kind of vegetarian you would like to be. A vegan gives up meat,
poultry, fish, and all their by-products; lacto vegetarians eat dairy; and ovo-lacto
vegetarians allow themselves dairy and eggs. Step 3. Tell your family and friends why you
decided to become a vegetarian and ask them to respect your decision. Step 4. Start reading
labels and asking questions at restaurants. That marinara sauce might have a base made
with meat stock, and if you're avoiding dairy, even potato chips, which contain whey, are
off-limits. Step 5. Think about all the yummy things you can eat, like nuts and nut butters,
fruits, veggies, legumes, pasta, grains, tofu—and yogurt and cheese if you're not vegan. Plus
there are all kinds of spices and probably even foods you've never tried before. Step
6. Buy a good multi-vitamin to supplement your diet and take omega-3 pills to replace
the nutrients you would get from fish. If you're a vegan, drink milk substitutes enriched
with calcium to maintain bone density. Step 7. Make sure you get enough protein by incorporating
plenty of beans, peas, lentils, nuts, seeds, and grains into your diet. Did you know Wine
is not allowed on a vegan diet because animal by-products are used in the clarifying process.