Most modern people are “meat eaters”, so eating more vegetarian food can reconcile the nutritional imbalance of meat-based food. However, pure vegetarianism is not accepted by everyone. Many people point out that a long-term vegetarian diet can easily lead to anemia and malnutrition. Medical experts say that the right combination of vegetarian food can meet all the nutrition needs of the human body. However, how to match vegetarian food well is a scientific and delicate expertise, which is difficult to master for the general public. It is important to emphasize that vegetarian food (including eggs) can meet all the nutritional needs of human beings.” She Shifeng, director of the Department of Spleen and Gastrointestinal Diseases at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said that research has shown that some animal proteins needed by the human body are also found in certain plants. Therefore, as long as the combination is reasonable, the nutrition of vegetarian food is absolutely sufficient. In foreign countries, there are special dietitians who can give advice on vegetarian diets and their combinations. However, most Chinese people are more prone to nutritional deficiencies due to their random vegetarian diet. Some vegetarians don’t even eat eggs, which makes them more prone to anemia, constipation, malnutrition and other problems. The lack of animal protein can lead to malnutrition and premature aging. The lack of animal protein can easily lead to stunting, tissue and organ atrophy, functional decline, muscle (peripheral muscle and heart muscle) elasticity limit decline, resulting in premature aging, fatigue and other symptoms. Decreased synthesis of apolipoproteins increases the fat metabolic load on the liver and increases the risk of fatty liver and atherosclerosis. Decreased synthesis of antibodies and immune cells, resulting in a decrease in overall immune function. Reduced hormone synthesis, leading to further disorders of the neuro-endocrine system, resulting in mental agitation, depression, personality changes. 2, essential vitamin deficiency, can help induce abnormal brain function If there is no reasonable mix, long-term vegetarian diet is likely to lead to vitamin A, E, especially the B deficiency. Vitamin A, E and other fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies can easily lead to dry skin, cornea, night blindness, help induce liver, bone marrow and brain function abnormalities, affecting development, resulting in hemolytic anemia. Vitamin B (especially folic acid and vitamin B12) deficiency may lead to permanent neurological damage (such as cerebral leukodystrophy, peripheral tactile dullness), tongue inflammation and oral mucosal ulcers, and megaloblastic anemia. 3. Lack of intake of two types of fat can increase the risk of cancer. Lack of intake of saturated fatty acids, mainly from animal fats, can lead to instability of energy metabolism in the body and induce metabolic disorders such as hypoglycemia. The lack of intake of animal unsaturated fatty acids has a huge negative effect on cardiovascular diseases, metabolic diseases and neurological aging. Evidence suggests that lack of intake of these two types of fats increases the risk of developing some cancers. Some people eat more rice and noodles and other staple foods to provide a sense of satiety, which can increase the burden of insulin in the body, triggering the occurrence or aggravation of diabetes and other metabolic diseases. 4, calcium deficiency affects intellectual growth, zinc deficiency leads to decreased immunity Due to the deviation of the mineral composition of the plant itself, most vegetables contain oxalic acid, plant aromatic acid easily impede the absorption of minerals, and even lead to the formation of stones in the body. Appropriate handling of ingredients is required for vegetarians (to improve absorption and utilization). Calcium deficiency can lead to osteoporosis and skeletal dysplasia in children, while iron deficiency can lead to anemia, reduced physical performance and affect the behavioral and intellectual growth of children. Zinc deficiency can lead to decreased immunity, affect wound healing, and even affect vision and impair brain nerve development and conduction. Improvements: 1. Add cereals, dairy and eggs to your diet Vegetarianism is prone to a lack of “complete protein” (mainly found in meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products). It is recommended to add grains (beans, coarse grains, etc.), dairy (milk, cheese, etc.), eggs and other foods to your daily diet. Cereals and beans such as red beans and rice, nuts and beans such as black beans and peanuts gazpacho, cereals with dairy products, dairy products with seeds (sunflower seeds, sesame seeds), beans with seeds, are a better way to balance nutrition. 2, taking dietary supplements Vegetarians are prone to vitamin and mineral deficiencies, it may be appropriate to take dietary supplements, such as multivitamins, vitamin B. Especially vitamin B12, this vitamin is very special, only exist in animal food. If you are completely vegetarian (even dairy products are not eaten at all) it is easy to cause vitamin B12 deficiency, you need to rely on vitamin tablets or vitamin B12 fortified food (such as cereals, bread, soy products) to supplement.