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What are some healthy meal plans for a vegetarian?
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1. Start by incorporating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables such as dark leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, carrots, peppers, and onions into meals and snacks.
2. Incorporate legumes such as beans, peas, and lentils into soups, stews, salads, and casseroles.
3. Use nuts and seeds like almonds, walnuts, pistachios, peanuts, and sunflower seeds as snacks or to add crunch to salads.
4. Add whole grains such as quinoa, oats, brown rice, and whole grain pasta to meals and snacks.
5.Choose dairy alternatives such as almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk as calcium sources.
6. Incorporate plant-based proteins such as tofu, tempeh, seitan, and vegan proteins into meals and snacks.
7. Explore global cuisines for delicious vegetarian dishes, like curries, stir-fries, and burritos.