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Why is protein so important for a vegetarian diet?

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Why is protein so important for a vegetarian diet?

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For vegetarians, it's important to include protein in each meal, and plan ahead so that it's available to you throughout the day. In this video, nutrition specialist Melina Jampolis, MD, discusses why protein is so important for the vegetarian diet.

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