This isn't a real association at least. The most common perception persists that eliminating meat from the human diet can be dangerous due to the loss of protein. While yes, at best vegetarians eat lots of fruits and vegetables, a vegetarian's diet also includes grains, fats, and even proteins. A vegetarian can easily meet their protein needs by simply consuming the right amount of calories to maintain their weight and adding a mix of protein throughout the day. This alone can provide enough essential amino acids. Supermarket shelves are overflowing with vegetarian protein options such as soy-based meat substitutes or seitan. As well as other sources such as peanut butter, almonds, soy milk, rice, potatoes and cabbage are just a few