There are many types of diets that fall under the classification of vegetarian diets, including flexible types that may allow animal products in a small amount, and some of them are severe that focus on the rule of completely excluding meat and animal products from the daily diet.

Pros of vegetarian diets:

Vegetarian diets generally help in:

• losing excess weight; Because the food items that are forbidden to be eaten are those rich in calories, while the allowed items are rich in satiating and appetite-suppressing fibers.
• Reducing chances of heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

Cons of vegetarian diets:

Extreme vegetarian diets may prevent your body from getting what it needs from many essential nutrients, such as: iron, calcium, zinc, omega-3 and vitamin B12.