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Vegetarians lack calcium

Myth. By removing the diet dairy products, it is essential to maintain the richest plant sources of calcium, something common among lactose intolerant, and opt for fortified vegetable milks.

Replace the meat is impossible.

Myth. The beef nutrients are found in vegetables, mainly legumes (beans, lentils, peas, chickpea, broad beans and soybeans) that provide protein, iron and zinc.

The vegetable protein is different of animal

Truth. The quality depends on the source of vegetable protein or a combination. The plant may be equal to or better than the animals. Some foods have a low content of one or more specific amino acids, therefore the importance of good combination.

Vegetarianism

Myths and truths:

High performance sports should not be made for vegetarians

Myth. Depending on the intensity of the sport, the nutritionist will indicate the best diet. For the sportsman, the food should be varied: whole grains, legumes, vegetables, seeds and oil. Consumption must be balanced and accompanied by professional.

All vitamins are substitutable for supplement

Truth. All animal products are replaceable, except vitamin B12, the only nutrient that may be missing in the strict vegetarian diet and you need supplementation, preferably by mouth and with specialized monitoring.