The Digestive Perks of Being a Vegetarian
By Madeline R. Vann, MPH Switching to a vegetarian diet may be a good way to enhance your digestive health, and you don't have to take an all-or-nothing approach to the switch. There are several types of vegetarian diets, and semi-vegetarian diets to choose from, including: Vegetarian This diet cuts out meat and fish but dairy and egg products are ok. Vegan No meat, fish, or animal products or byproducts, such as dairy, eggs, and honey Semi-vegetarian Typically, no red meat but some fish or poultry. Digestive health can improve with a vegetarian diet, but the key is a “well-planned vegetarian diet,” emphasizes registered dietitian Sheah L. Rarback, MS, RD, director of nutrition at the Mailman Center for Child Development at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Florida. It's possible to eat an...