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Vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, pescatarian — real food fits every plate. Here's how to cover your bases.
No animal products. Cover protein (beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh, edamame), B12 (fortified foods or a supplement — this one matters), iron (lentils, spinach — pair with vitamin C), omega-3 (flax, chia, walnuts), and calcium (fortified plant milk, tofu, greens).
No meat, but eggs and/or dairy are in. Easier to hit protein, B12, and calcium. Still lean on beans, lentils, nuts, and whole grains so it's not just cheese and bread.
Plant-based plus fish. A great heart-healthy pattern — just mind mercury in big fish (see seafood do's & don'ts) and favor salmon, sardines, and trout.
Mostly plants, meat now and then. The easiest, most affordable middle path — build meals around beans and veggies, treat meat as the side, not the star.
Naturally gluten-free real foods are everywhere: produce, beans, eggs, meat, fish, rice, potatoes, oats labeled GF. Watch for hidden gluten in sauces and processed foods.
Fill up on eggs, Greek yogurt, beans, lentils, fish, poultry, tofu, and cottage cheese. Spread protein across the day rather than one big serving.
Even the best diet works better with movement. A daily walk lowers blood pressure and blood sugar, lifts your mood, and strengthens your heart and bones.