Major Vegetarian Article Stress!

Question

Hello, I need a nutritionist/physician that can explain the substitutes for protein/iron/anything in a vegetarian diet. I am doing an article on vegetarianism,and I interviewed the people I needed, going in favor of vegetarianism, but my editor wants me to get the other side. I do not have time to schedule an appointment with a nutritionist as I have school and the article is due tomorrow--she e-mailed me about this an hour ago--and I would appreciate any links to a nutritionist--needs to have the name--along with the above mentioned info.

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Answer 1

wait,  why do you need substitutes for these elements in a vegetarian diet?

http://www.healthalternatives2000.com/mi...

listen...      you don't have to substitute.       green, leafy veggies are rich in iron...   fruits majorily are rich in protein,  so are tubers and beans...  

hum,  a nutritionist who wants this  info?  what kinda nutritionist are they?

Answer 2

If you go to www.vrg.org (Vegetarian Resource Group), you will see that it's not that hard to get protein on a well-balanced diet.  Get enough calories, make sure you're not eating junk food, and you will get ample protein.

Vegetarian Resource Group has a list of vegan foods rich in iron and calcium.  But to be quick:  Meat has heme iron while plants have non-heme protein.  For non-heme iron foods (largely greens and beans), you can increase absorption by eating foods rich in vitamin C.

I'm sorry, but I don't know anyone on the other side.