American Heart Association: Vegetarian Diets - http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4777
Explains the benefits and risks of a meatless diet. Also, describes ways to include needed nutrients. |
Ask the Dietitian - http://www.dietitian.com/vegetari.html
Ask Joanne Larsen, Registered Dietitian and nutrition counselor, about transition - it's more than eating fruits and vegetables. |
Vegetarian Diet: How to Get the Best Nutrition - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vegetarian-diet/HQ01596
A diet planning guide including a food pyramid, information on meat alternatives and how to avoid potential nutrient deficiencies. |
Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group - http://www.vegetariannutrition.net/
Resources include fact sheets, a newsletter, and research updates. |
Vegetarian Nutrition Resource List - http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/vegetarian.pdf
A list of articles, pamphlets, books and full-text materials on the internet. |