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  What does a vegetarian do?   A vegetarian does not eat meat but will often still have other animal products in their diet.   The diet of a vegetarian usually consists of vegetables and grains and fruit, nuts, seeds and beans. They may avoid certain things such as meat, fish, poultry and sometimes eggs. However, a vegan will not eat any animal products, including dairy and eggs. This means they will not eat bread, cakes, biscuits or any food with animal fat.   Vegetarian diets may be healthier than non-vegetarian diets. They can be low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in fiber, vitamins C and E and folic acid. As a general rule of thumb, vegetables that grow above the ground are healthy, but those that grow below ground are not as healthy. Vegetarians tend to be thinner, have lower cholesterol and lower death rates from heart disease than meat-eaters. Some of the many benefits include better health, less chance of heart disease or cancer, ...