Ronald McDonald
It is said that the original actor who played Ronald McDonald in McDonald?s child-oriented commercials is now a vegetarian!
Protein
North American vegetarian teens eating varied foods rarely have any difficulty getting enough protein as long as their diet contains enough calories to support growth. Cow?s milk, cheese, beans, breads, cereals, nuts, peanut butter, tofu, and soy milk are some examples of foods that are good sources of protein.
Teen Nutritional Needs
Teenage vegetarians have nutritional needs that are the same as any other teenager. The years between 13 and 19 are times of especially rapid growth and change. Nutritional needs are high during these years. The essential nutrients you must ensure you get enough of are protein, calcium, iron, and vitamin B12.
More Famous Vegetarians
Here?s a few more famous vegetarians: Sir Paul McCartney (musician), Fiona Apple (vegan musician), James Cromwell (actor, Babe), Lindsay Wagner (actress, The Bionic Woman), Fred Rogers (entertainer, "Mr Rogers"), The B-52?s (musical group), Cassandra Peterson (actress "Elvira"), Casey Kasem (voice of "Scooby Doo," "Top 40"), John Harvey Kellogg (cereal maker).
Teen Vegetarian Pressures
More and more teenagers are choosing not to eat meat, poulty or fish. They are becoming vegetarians for various reasons, usually due to health, environment, animal welfare or moral reasons. This can result in many pressures being placed on the teen. These pressures can come from parents concerned about their health, and pressures from within the vegetarian community to continue on the path they have chosen. It is important to continue on in your own personal path and not to get forced to do things you do not want to do.
Some Famous Vegetarians
Just a few of many famous vegetarians: Daryl Hannah, Prince, Madonna, Paul McCartney, Lisa Bonet, Albert Einstein, and many, many more!
Eat a Variety of Foods
Probably the most frequent question asked a teen vegetarian is how they meet all their nutritional needs. A vegetarian diet can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The key to a vegetarian diet is variety. A healthy vegetarian diet includes fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, whole grain products, nuts, seeds, and legumes.