Vegetarian Diet

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Excludes meat, poultry, and fish; may include dairy and eggs (lacto-ovo vegetarian).

Key principles

• Focus on plant-based foods, whole grains, and legumes for balanced nutrition.
• Various types include lacto-vegetarian (includes dairy), ovo-vegetarian (includes eggs), and lacto-ovo vegetarian (includes both).

Risks and benefits

Recipes for this diet

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