No—a vegetarian diet and a low-protein diet are not the same thing. People often make the mistake of thinking these diets are the same since foods like meat and fish usually come to mind when we think about protein. But it’s important to know that some foods that are considered vegetarian can still have a lot of protein. For example, beans, dairy, spinach, broccoli, and peanut butter are all meat-free foods that are high in protein and could be dangerous to someone with a UCD.
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