The vegetarian diet has earned world popularity in recent some years.

Some reseaches estimate that vegetarians account for up to 18% of the global population (1).

Apart from the ethical and environmental benefits of cutting meat from your diet, a well-planned vegetarian diet may also reduce your risk of chronic disease, support weight loss and improve the quality of your diet.

This article provides a beginner’s guide to the vegetarian diet, including a sample meal plan for one week.