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Originally Posted by marsupial
Vegetarianism done right is healthier. My cousin is a vegetarian. She eats a lot of fresh fruits, veggies, whole grains and legumes. She is thin and fit. She likes her sweets but I don't think she overdoes it. I have a friend who is a vegetarian, but from what I can tell, she pretty much eats the same crappy, overly-processed American diet, just sans meat.
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It takes a lot more effort to be a healthy vegetarian. A lot of vegetarians I know won't take the time to make something well-balanced and filling. They will grab fast food (sure, the tofu corn dogs might be more healthy than the real thing, but they are still processed) or some other handy processed food to eat.
I've tried to cook one veg meal a week, and I have a hard time coming up with a good variety. I have more success with incorporating a little meat, and filling the rest of the plate with veggies, grains, and legumes.