50 Food & Nutrition Myths You Need to Stop Believing

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21) Going Vegetarian Will Lead To Weight Loss

Some people are surprised when they meet overweight vegetarians. This is a common misconception about the vegetarian diet. No diet, no matter how healthy it is, can guarantee weight loss. At the end of the day, it comes down to calories in vs. calories out. Sometimes vegetarian options are even higher in calories and fat than meat-based dishes, particularly when they're processed (veggie burgers, store-bought meat alternatives). If you want to lose weight on a vegetarian diet, you have to eat the best quality plant sources possible and keep your calorie intake in check.