Vegetarians experience a much lower intake of saturated fatty acids. The majority of consumed saturated fat comes from animal products. Some vegetarians consume dairy and eggs, but overall, their diets usually are lower in saturated fat consumption. A vegetarian diet also usually contains a higher intake of dietary fiber. A diet high in dietary fiber helps lower the probability of developing colon cancer.
Antioxidant nutrients are present in higher doses among vegetarian diets.
Pollari said she doesn't feel her diet is lacking in any vitamins or nutrients. Some people shun the idea of vegetarianism. Whether they think it's unhealthy or impossible to live without meat, they disagree with the thought of excluding meat products. One way to meet more vegetarians is to join the Campus Vegetarians, a group of vegetarians at UW-Oshkosh. The organization is under the guidance of Ann Frisch, an education professor.