6 Steps To Becoming A Vegetarian:

1. Not everyone can change overnight. If you would prefer start gradually and build from there.

It's important to set your own pace!

Pick a meal you really enjoy, it could be as basic or sophisticated as you like, it doesn't really matter. Substitute Fry's Special for the meat or fish in that meal and give Fry's a try.

2. Don't be put off by what people around might say or think - make up your own mind.

3. Visit your local supermarket and get to know the full range of Fry's Special products on offer. You'll be amazed! Whatever tickles your taste buds, you're guaranteed a mouthwatering vegetarian option every time you eat.

4. Buy a decent vegetarian cookbook. Check out our mouthwatering recipes in our Recipes section for some inspiration. Vegetarianism opens up a whole new, exciting and refreshing world of taste.

5. When shopping make sure that the eggs you buy are free-range, cheeses are suitable for vegetarians and that the rest of your food does not contain hidden animal ingredients. Check food labelling for a list of ingredients, look for the words 'suitable for vegetarians'.

6. Get to know as much about nutrition as you can. Whoever you are, an important pathway to healthy living is to ensure your diet is well-balanced and nutritious.

Vegetarian Foods

A well balanced vegetarian diet can provide all the nutrients your body needs and there is much scientific evidence to indicate vegetarians may be healthier than meat-eaters.

A vegetarian diet is healthy because it is typically low in saturated and total fat, high in dietary fibre and complex carbohydrate, and high in protective minerals and vitamins present in fresh fruit and vegetables.

Vegetarian food groups are:
Cereal/grains - wheat (bread & pasta), oats, maize, barley, rye, rice, etc. Potatoes are a useful cereal alternative.
Pulses - kidney beans, baked beans, chick peas, lentils, etc.
Nuts & Seeds - almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, etc.
Fruit and vegetables.
Dairy products or Soya products - tofu, tempeh, soya protein etc.
Vegetable oils and fats - margarine or butter

Source: www.vegsoc.org