More and more people are deciding to turn vegetarian - including almost a quarter of teenage girls. A diet high in plant fibre has many benefits, but a haphazard vegetarian choice can lead to problems - such as iron-deficiency anaemia, low calcium intake and deficiencies of other minerals and vitamins. 'Healthy Vegetarian Eating' describes the health benefits of a vegetarian diet and shows how to avoid the pitfalls. Many choices are listed which will provide a well-balanced total or partially vegetarian diet, and one which will provide an adequate intake of all nutrients.
