vegetarian society this has information about vegetarian is defined as someone living on a diet of grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits, with or without the use of dairy products and eggs. A vegetarian does not eat any meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish or crustacea, or slaughter by-products. Protein Women need about 45g of protein a day (more if pregnant, lactating or very active), men need about 55g (more if very active). Evidence suggests that excess protein contributes to degenerative diseases. Vegetarians obtain protein from: Nuts: hazels, brazils, almonds, cashews, walnuts, pine kernels etc. Seeds: sesame, pumpkin, sunflower, linseeds. Pulses: peas, beans, lentils, peanuts. Grains/cereals: wheat (in bread, flour, pasta etc), barley, rye, oats, millet, maize (sweetcorn), rice. Soya products: tofu, tem
