Is a vegetarian balanced diet better than eating meat?
Ultimately, a vegetarian balanced diet should follow the same healthy eating guidelines as a diet that contains meat. The Eatwell Plate by the Food Standards Agency shows the types and proportions of foods we should have for a well-balanced diet, regardless of whether or not we eat meat. In practice, this means having five portions of fruit and vegetables each day and basing meals on starchy, fibre-rich foods such as bread, potatoes, cereals, pasta and rice. We should also include some dairy products and choose alternatives to meat such as eggs, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds. Plus, it’s still essential to cut down on the amount of fatty, sugary and salty foods eaten. For more information about healthy eating, visit www.eatwell.gov.
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