Why am I gaining weight on a vegetarian diet?
Why am I gaining weight on a vegetarian diet?
You may gain weight on a vegetarian diet if you eat too many starchy carbohydrates, not enough protein, and if the protein you do eat is high in calories. Watch nutrition specialist Melina Jampolis, MD, discuss the main pitfalls of a vegetarian diet.
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