These phytochemicals are very common in everyday vegetables. Pigments , the part of plants with color, do a lot more than give color. Flavonoids, and cartenoids are also antioxidants. Anthocyanins provide protection from heart disease. Whole grains are found in everything from breads to cereals.
Soy products are also a good source of calcium.
Calcium fortified soybean milk contains almost as much calcium as cows milk, and is not hard to find in most supermarkets. Tofu, that has been processed with calcium sulfate to increase its calcium content, is not hard to find, and is another great food for you that can be cooked many different ways. Many athletes refuse to become vegetarians because they have the misconception that athletes cannot be vegetarians. While the athlete is most often concerned with performance, long term health benefits and a reduction in risk of chronic disease have been associated with the vegetarian diet. Studies suggest that a combination of vegetarian dietary practices and physical activity provide lower mortality rates than the vegetarian diet or exercise alone.