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Are you a new vegetarian? A beginner’s guide

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Whether you want to improve your health, help the environment or support animals, going vegetarian can have its benefits.

Ready to take the plunge? Here are some tips to get you started.

Being a vegetarian typically means that you don’t eat beef, poultry or pork. But the rest is up to you. You might continue to enjoy cheese, or you may switch to plant-based dairy products. Some vegetarians eat eggs, while others don’t.

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