Protein - this helps growth and repair in the body. A vegetarian gets protein from sources like - beans, nuts, pulses, eggs or dairy produce such as milk and cheese. Peanuts, peanut butter, sesame seeds, soya beans and other soya products are good sources of protein as well. Carbohydrates - this helps the digestive system. It is also known as roughage and dietary fibre.
Carbohydrates are in plentiful supply in a vegetarian diet.
They can be obtained from breads, rice, pastas, potatoes, jams and pulses. Fat - this helps insulate the body and provide different flavours. Nowadays we are being asked to reduce the amount of fat in our diet - particularly saturated fat. In a vegetarian diet there is less saturated fat than in an omnivore diet. But you still have to be aware not to eat too much fat.