Revision #133: Vegetarian diet

mobieusKnow Vegetarian diet History #133

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Imported from the mobieusHealth knowledge base, rebranded for this tenant

+ '''A vegetarian diet''' skips meat, poultry, and fish but still includes animal products like dairy and eggs. That dairy-and-egg allowance is the main thing that sets it apart from a [[Vegan diet|vegan diet]]. This guide explains how it works and how to run it in mobieusHealth.

− '''A vegetarian diet''' skips meat, poultry, and fish but still includes animal products like dairy and eggs. That dairy-and-egg allowance is the main thing that sets it apart from a [[Vegan diet|vegan diet]]. This guide explains how it works and how to run it in Loopa.

This page is general information, not medical advice.

== What it is ==

Vegetarians do not eat meat, poultry, or fish. Most do eat eggs and dairy; that common pattern is called lacto-ovo vegetarian. The diet centers on vegetables, fruit, grains, beans, nuts, and seeds, rounded out with eggs and dairy for protein and calcium.

== How it works ==

A well-planned vegetarian diet is naturally high in fiber, vitamins, and plant compounds, and lower in saturated fat than a meat-heavy diet. Those qualities are linked to lower rates of heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes.{{cite web|title=Becoming a vegetarian|url=https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/becoming-a-vegetarian|website=Harvard Health Publishing|access-date=2026-06-30}} Because it still allows eggs and dairy, hitting protein, calcium, and B12 targets is easier than on a fully vegan plan.

== Typical macro split ==

Varies with your choices, but often:

* Carbs: 45 to 55% of calories

* Protein: 15 to 25% of calories

* Fat: 25 to 35% of calories

== Foods to eat ==

* Vegetables and fruit

* Whole grains

* Beans, lentils, and chickpeas

* Eggs and dairy

* Nuts, seeds, and nut butters

* Tofu, tempeh, and other soy foods

== Foods to limit or avoid ==

* Meat, poultry, and fish

* Ultra-processed "meat-free" foods high in salt

* Relying on cheese and refined carbs instead of whole foods

== Who it suits and the benefits ==

Vegetarian eating suits you if you want to cut out meat but keep eggs and dairy for easy protein.

* High in fiber and plant nutrients

* Lower in saturated fat

* Linked to lower heart-disease and diabetes risk

== Cautions and considerations ==

* Plan for protein, iron, zinc, and B12. Eggs and dairy help; beans, soy, nuts, and fortified foods fill the gaps.

* Pair plant iron with vitamin C to absorb more of it.

* If you take a blood thinner, keep leafy-green (vitamin K) intake steady and watch your [[INR and blood thinners|INR]] with your clinician.

+ == In mobieusHealth ==

− == In Loopa ==

+ Select '''Vegetarian''' in [[Settings]] and mobieusHealth adjusts your macro targets for plant-forward eating and points the "what should I eat" suggestions at meat-free foods. Log meals with [[Logging food]] and check your [[Macronutrients explained|macros]] to be sure you hit your protein target.

− Select '''Vegetarian''' in [[Settings]] and Loopa adjusts your macro targets for plant-forward eating and points the "what should I eat" suggestions at meat-free foods. Log meals with [[Logging food]] and check your [[Macronutrients explained|macros]] to be sure you hit your protein target.

== See also ==

* [[Vegan diet]]

* [[Mediterranean diet]]

* [[DASH diet]]

* [[Healthy eating]]

* [[Understanding calories]]

* [[Diet and exercise]]

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'''A vegetarian diet''' skips meat, poultry, and fish but still includes animal products like dairy and eggs. That dairy-and-egg allowance is the main thing that sets it apart from a [[Vegan diet|vegan diet]]. This guide explains how it works and how to run it in mobieusHealth.