I am Vegitarian, is that healthy for me being 17. Also, what can I eat in...

[excaliber842]

...place of meat? I have been Vegitarian for a few months now. I am uncertain what to eat in place of meat. My parents are kind of worried that I'm not getting enough of the vitamins I need. I mean I take a vitamin daily. Can someone please give me advice, thanks you.

[DeOeT]

There are so many vegetarian things to substitute for meat.
Try MorningStar foods, Boca Burgers, LightLife brand, and so much more. Scope out your local grocery store for a vegetarians section, I have one where I shop and its a vegetarians paradise! Good Luck! Plus tell you parents not to worry. As long as you eat healthy stuff like veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, tofu, etc and don't just eat junk you'll be a-okay!

[Laramie]

Eat a wide variety of foods; make sure to include lots of whole grains, legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas, etc...), green leafy vegetables (kale, chard, spinach, collard greens), and a variety of fruits.

If you're not vegan, a little cheese now and again will help keep your lipids where they need to be.

And you can be perfectly healthy as a vegetarian whether you're 7, 17, or 70.