Check out the following articles and events. Throughout March we will be featuring more articles on vegetarian nutrition and healthy eating.

• Vegetarian Nutrition – Vegetarians can rest assured. Plant-based foods are loaded with nutrients including ample protein, iron, calcium, vitamin D, iodine, omega-3 fatty acids, and zinc. Vegans require a reliable source of vitamin B12.

• Vegetarian Position Paper  – "It is the position of Dietitians of Canada and the American Dietetic Association that appropriately planned vegetarian diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate and provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases."

• Veg 101 – If you are in Toronto, check out this free series presented by Beverley Edwards-Miller, BASc, RD: Saturday March 17 – Protein, carbohydrates and fats. Where do vegetarians get their protein? Are low-carb, high-protein diets OK? What kind of oils are the best to use?  Saturday March 31 – Adopting healthy lifestyle habits.