Teen FAQs  Will being a vegetarian help me lose weight?  No, not
necessarily. Being a vegetarian does not mean you will eat less
calories, it simply means that your calories come from different
sources. When people switch to a vegetarian diet they replace
the meat in their meals with plant protein like beans, tofu,
peanut butter, and nuts. Plant proteins do have calories and fat
(although mostly good fats!) and switching from meat to these
types of protein will not necessarily lead to weight loss.  When
going vegetarian it is important to monitor your food intake and
make sure you eat a variety of foods. Some vegetarian foods like
cheeses, dairy products, baked goods, and snack foods are high
in calories and unhealthy fats. Choosing to eat a lot of these
foods and not as many healthy foods may actually cause weight
gain!  In general, a healthy vegetarian diet consists mostly of
plant protein, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. These types
of foods are high in vitamins and minerals and lower in
calories. Ea