
It is essential that those who choose a vegetarian diet, especially vegan, pay close attention to the combination of various foods to prevent possible nutrient deficiencies. It should be stressed that the same omnivorous diets can cause serious imbalances: in Italy, for example, we introduce an average of 1000 kcal is not necessary every day, with an excess of protein and fat. is important to note that in recent years the scientific world is watching with increasing interest in the benefits of diets based on plant foods to cure a variety of diseases, including atherosclerosis and heart disease: cholesterol is in fact only present in the animal kingdom, also rich in saturated fats, it is now certain, also, that a good supply of vegetable fibers aid in preventing constipation, diabetes senile and, especially, tumors of the colon.
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In a vegetarian diet should pay some attention to the balance of protein, and any lack of calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin B12 and vitamin D.
