Nutrition Center - Vegetarianism
 

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Bean Reference Chart
A glossary guide to types of beans, from the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.

Characteristics of a Healthy Vegetarian Diet
You can use the information in this article to make vegetarian eating healthy.© Oldways Preservation & Exchange Trust.

Feeding Your Baby the Vegetarian Way
If you've decided to raise your children vegetarian, this article provides information to help you feed your baby nutritious vegetarian food. © American Dietetic Association.

Health and Potential Complications of a Vegetarian Diet
This article lists both the health benefits and potential health complications of a vegetarian diet. © Oldways Preservation & Exchange Trust

Making the Change to a Vegetarian Diet
Advice for those making the transition to a vegetarian diet. Vegetarian Nutrition, A Dietetic Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association.

Nutrition in Pregnancy and Childhood
Advice on how to plan a vegan diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and for children. The Vegetarian Resource Group.

Pea, Chickpea, and Lentil Nutrition Information
This article provides an overview of legumes. There is a chart summarizing the nutritional composition of a variety of beans. There is also a recipe for apricot muffins that looks very tasty. © American Dietetic Association.

Vegetarian Nutrition for Teenagers
For teenagers -- how to plan a healthy, non-meat diet. The Vegetarian Resource Group.

Vegetarian Nutrition Information
This site offers a vegetarian food guide, some fast vegetarian meals, a shopping list of vegetarian foods, and vegetarian food sources for protein and iron. © University of Illinois

Vegetarian Recipes
Food suggestions from RecipeAnerica.com.

Veggie Kids 
This small site includes nutritional tips and recipes for vegetarian children. All recipes © 1996, Lisa Rivero