This presentation shows tips for healthy eating.

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2.  A food mentor can assist you with the
transition into becoming a vegetarian along
with being there for you through the tough
times. You will need a friend to call for
support, provide guidance about food,
recipes, and restaurants that are vegetarian.
 Takeaway: Join an offline vegetarian group,
online vegetarian group, or take vegetarian
cooking classes to get some guidance.

3.  It is very helpful, if one wants to be a
successful vegetarian to plan meals along
with carrying healthy snacks on their person.
 Takeaway: A tip would be to stock up on the
staples that are easy to eat each week, so
you set yourself up for success. For example,
the following: nuts, fruit, pre-soak beans for
cooking, and some CLIF bars.
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4.  This will assist with managing your hunger.
Hydration can come in the form of having a
cup of hot tea, which can assist with
digestion.
 Takeaway: One should try to drink several
glasses of liquid with some of that being
ginger or chamomile tea.

5.  The” vegetarian lifestyle” journey is about
the mind-body connection. Exercise will help
with your mood aka mind.
 Takeaway: Exercise will help with your
mood. It can be as simple as cardio, yoga,
walking, or Pilates. Physical activity will
assist with digestion as well.

6.  You will feel various types of emotions during
this period and possible feel like you are out
of control. The ability to connect with your
breath or a higher power can be
tremendously helpful.
 Takeaway: A moment of stillness will let you
connect and manage your emotions. As little
as 10-20 minutes of quiet deep breathing a
day can help.

7.  Basically, go easy on yourself and take it one
meal at a time. If you fall off the vegetarian
wagon, then get back on the wagon the next
meal. Hey, I am also rooting for you!
 Takeaway: You may fall off the wagon and
eat meat, but it is okay. Get back out there
and try again!

8.  There is so much healthy and tasty food out
there! Have fun and remember being a
vegetarian doesn’t mean that you are
eliminating options.There are tons of recipes
to make and great vegetarian restaurants out
there! Go forth and eat!

9. Hope these tips were helpful.
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