Frequently Asked Questions

Why Do People Become Vegetarians?
People choose vegetarian diets for different reasons including religious, health, ecological, and the ethics of killing animals for consumption.

Aren't We Designed to Eat Meat?
Although Homo sapiens are omnivores (both plant and meat eating), research suggests our teeth and digestive tract are more like the herbivore (plant-eater) than the carnivore (flesh-eater).

Won't I Feel Hungry?
Actually, a vegetarian diet is bulky and filling because of the fiber and it is hard to eat more calories than your body burns.

Will I Get Enough Nutrients?
Yes, but you must know how to combine vegetable proteins in a way that makes them complete (properly balanced in amino-acid content). And, you must consume enough calories to support your ideal weight so the protein is not used for fuel.

Will I Need To Take Supplements?
Vitamin B12 is found only in animal foods so supplementation in some form is necessary for vegans.