Before switching to a vegetarian diet, nutritionist Suzanne Havala says it's important to be educated about diet. Many people have figured out what they don't want to eat but haven't figured out what to eat. The biggest downfall, says Havala, is eating a diet of iceberg lettuce salads.
People get hungry and crabby.
Another downfall, too much dairy which is high in fat. She says many people are surprised at how many vegetarian items they eat on a regular basis. Vegetarian foods are usually the colorful foods so if you have a colorful plate, you are likely eating a lot of non-meat items. Havala says don't expect making the switch to a vegetarian diet to be easy. Find what works for you and go with it.