Is Vegetarianism a healthy diet?
The American Dietetic Association has affirmed that a vegetarian diet can meet all known nutrient needs. However, not everyone’s nutritional needs are the same. Experimentation and consultation with a doctor or health care professional can help determine what each individual should eat. Generally speaking, the key to a healthy vegetarian diet, as with any other diet, is to eat a wide variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, plenty of leafy greens, whole grain products, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Most people should limit their intake of sweets and fatty foods. While Amy’s does not produce specific ‘diet foods,’ we do make every effort to see to it that our products are nutritionally balanced and will contribute to our customers’ health and well being. Letters from fans: Dear Amy, Under the recommendation of my Dr., I recently became a vegetarian. This was unfamiliar territory to me, after 33 years as a carnivore. Standing in the grocery I was at a loss. Until I came across an enti
