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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Vegetarianism

Health Encyclopedia: Vegetarianism

Alternative Names

Lacto-ovovegetarian; Semi-vegetarian; Partial vegetarian; Vegan; Lacto-vegetarian


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Expert & Community Posts

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Lower Blood Pressure with Vegetarian Habits
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

You don’t have to follow a vegetarian diet to lower blood pressure; however, there is solid... Read more »

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The Low-Carb Vegetarian
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...macro-nutrients -- carbohydrates, protein, and fat -- neither vegetarianism or low-carb living... Read more »

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Foods for High Blood Pressure: 5 Foods that are Essential for a Healthy Eating Plan
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

...foods that you should include in your diet.     Vegetarian Diet Medical experts suggest... Read more »

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What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You About Lipoprotein(a)
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

Lipoprotein(a), or lp(a), is the number one most aggressive cause for heart disease and coronary... Read more »

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Association of Certain Foods to Disease Activity
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...beneficial for people with RA, such as eating a mainly vegetarian diet or fasting for a period... Read more »

Health Guide

What is vegetarianism?
Lacto-ovovegetarian; Semi-vegetarian; Partial vegetarian; Vegan; Lacto-vegetarian Food Sources Read more »
Vegetarianism
Lacto-ovovegetarian; Semi-vegetarian; Partial vegetarian; Vegan; Lacto-vegetarian Read more »
What is vegetarianism?
A vegetarian diet is a meal plan that contains little or no animal products. Types of vegetarian diets include: Vegan: Diet consists of only foods of plant origin. ... Read more »
Vegetarianism and children
...Lacto-ovovegetarian; Semi-vegetarian; Partial vegetarian; Vegan; Lacto-vegetarian Recommendations Vegetarian diets that include some animal products (lacto-vegetarian and... Read more »
Zinc in diet
...as available for use by the body as the zinc from animal proteins. Therefore, low-protein diets and vegetarian diets tend to be low in zinc. Read more »

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Study: Diet no help for treating RA
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'Eco-Atkins' diet sheds pounds, cholesterol
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According to researchers, a modified Atkins low-carb plan that substitutes plant-based protein for animal proteins may help dieters lose weight and... Read summary »