Though the body doesn't require much, its ability to store B12 lessens with age. Vegetarian women in particular may want to consider iron supplements in their diet. Many plant foods provide calcium, which your body absorbs naturally. And, as is true for meat eaters, vegetarians should limit the amount of refined foods and sugar in their diet, and monitor their consumption of fat. It's never been easier to follow a vegetarian diet in America.
Vegetarian foods are available in almost every grocery store and most restaurants.
It absorbs the flavor of almost any other food you combine it with and, depending upon how it's prepared, has a chewy, almost meaty texture. Everyone has his or her own position on vegetarianism, and each situation calls for its own set of rules and diplomatic dances. Let people know you're a vegetarian when they ask you over for dinner. If it's an informal dinner or family get-together, ask if you can bring a vegetarian dish. Don't wait till the beef Wellington is passed to mention your food choice.