What are some ideas for a vegetarian diet?

To follow a vegetarian diet, remember to get enough protein, vitamins and minerals from non-animal food sources. This includes eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, drinking soy milk and eating protein-rich foods like beans and lentils.

Some good meals that can easily be converted to a vegetarian option include vegetable stir fry, pizza, lasagna and kabobs. For new vegetarians, it can be helpful to stick to these staple meals and simply remove the meat, while adding more vegetables. Meat substitutes can be added to soups to help add more protein without the extra cholesterol. Soy hot dogs and veggie burgers are available for barbecue foods.