“Every year, more and more studies confirm the fact that eating meat… can significantly increase… the risks of developing diseases such as high cholesterol, heart disease, cancer and diabetes. » (“Nutrition and Staying Healthy” 2) Diets that include meat are linked to a higher risk of disease. Studies have shown that being vegetarian can lead to a healthier lifestyle. To live a healthy life, people must be vegetarian. Many people think that to get all the essential nutrients you need to eat meat. Eliminating meat from the diet effectively results in the unavailability of a great source of nutrients, but by eating the right foods and planning a diet, it is possible to "be as healthy or even healthier health, than most meat eaters. (“Nutrition and Staying Healthy” 2) The most common nutritional deficiency problems among vegetarians concern protein, calcium, iron and vitamin B12. “All the protein you need is found in beans, nuts, grains and soy products.” (“Nutrition and Staying Healthy” 1) To combat calcium and iron deficiencies, a vegetarian should be sure to include “dark green leafy vegetables” (“Nutrition and Staying Healthy” 1) in their diet . Vegetarians who eat dairy products can also get calcium by drinking low-fat milk. Vitamin B12 is also essential, and to get enough of it, you must “eat cereals enriched with B12” (“Nutrition and stay healthy” 2) or simply take a “B12 supplement”. (“Nutrition and staying healthy” 2) “Vegetarians are less likely to suffer from heart disease, cancer, obesity,… type 2 diabetes and gallstones. » (Hoy 1) Due to their specific diet that requires healthier eating and good habits, a vegetarian is more likely to consume less fat. Veg...... middle of paper ......s CitéHoy, Daniel. “No meat for me.” SIR. Herald Sun, September 19, 2011. Web. February 5, 2012. .Krane Derr, Mary. “ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF A VEGETARIAN DIET.” Livestrong. Np, March 31, 2011. Web. February 5, 2012. “Nutrition and staying healthy. » Adolescent health and well-being. Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 2012. web. January 30, 2012ProCon.org. “Vegetarian ProCon.org.” vegetarian.procon.org. ProCon.org, January 11, 2012. Web. February 5, 2012. “Why be vegetarian or vegan? » Adolescent health and well-being. Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 2012. web. January 30 2012