More people are becoming vegetarians, and experts say that as long as you eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains you will get all the nutrients you need.

Sep 24, 2007 - Sara E. Lewis

Are you a vegetarian? Are you pregnant? Are you worried about your nutrition plan? Find out how to follow a healthy vegetarian diet during pregnancy.

Jan 23, 2011 - Maria Banciu

This article debates the merits and pitfalls of a plant based diet.

Sep 11, 2006 - Christine Scivicque

A vegetarian diet, low in cholesterol and high in fiber, can reduce cholesterol levels and decrease the risk of heart disease.

Dec 8, 2009 - Kimberly McRae

Adopting a vegetarian diet can be the start of a route to good health. Learn what to eat and what to avoid as part of a nutritious, healthy vegetarian diet.

Jul 9, 2010 - Hannah McLoughlin

Being vegetarian and obtaining all the nutirents needed for good health needs good understanding and intelligent planning

Feb 15, 2012 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

A vegetarian diet can help protect against heart disease, lower high blood pressure, control diabetes and help fight against cancer

Jan 21, 2009 - Fiona Wilkinson

"When guiding vegetarians in proper nutrition and meal planning, it is important to recognize the potential health benefits and risks associated with a vegetarian diet"

Apr 2, 2009 - Stuart Stein

Vegetarian diets can help people lose weight, reduce blood sugar, and lower LDL. However, they must have a balance of minerals, vitamins, and protein.

Feb 12, 2009 - Anne Hamre

Here are some benefits of plant-based food plans that may convince you to try one or, at least, a modified version.

Apr 8, 2010 - Peggy Williams

A well planned vegetarian diet will ensure that vegetarian kids or kids who do not like meat get all the nutrients they need to grow healthily.

Jun 10, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Vegetarian and vegan menus provide enough protein, as long as the diet is balanced. Read about meatless protein sources, and how much protein is needed for good health.

Mar 31, 2009 - Jill Harris

Red meat is known as a good source of iron, but there are plenty of meatless iron-rich foods too. Vegetarians are no more likely to be iron deficient than omnivores.

Sep 16, 2008 - Jill Harris

Vegetarianism makes sense for reasons ranging from the ethical, religious, spiritual, environmental, and economic - and may have a positive effect on health.

Feb 8, 2007 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

A prized sport fish and native of Australia, Barramundi is both heart and brain healthy and a relatively new species of fish in the U.S.

Aug 22, 2010 - Michael Veglia

A cup of red lentils, some tomatoes and spices are all it takes to make this superb dish.

Jan 10, 2010 - Chris Saliba

Eating fruit, vegetables, legumes and wholegrains can promote healthy weight loss and help prevent heart disease, stroke and some cancers.

Feb 1, 2009 - Fiona Wilkinson

Jainism demands adherence to strict vegetarian or vegan diet. Ahimsa, or nonviolence against animals and all life, is guiding spiritual principle for Jains.

Jun 28, 2010 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

A vegan diet that's not carefully planned can leave your child deficient in some of the key nutrients needed for proper development.

May 1, 2011 - Charlina Stewart