Does being a vegetarian lead to dietary deficiencies?

About this episode

Maybe you’ve considered going vegetarian in the past for ethical reasons, linked to the environment or animal welfare for example. But you may have had second thoughts, out of fear of your body being prone to dietary deficiencies. A lot of people assume that going veggie leads to deficiencies and potential health problems. But that’s not necessarily true. It really comes down to how you eat, which is what we’re going to discuss today. What are the main acceptable sources of protein for vegetarians? So that covers proteins, but what about other potential deficiencies? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is vegetarianism? Are fresh vegetables better for you than frozen ones? What's really in vegan meat substitutes? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices