0_Apprentice
I'm vegetarian and I feel that being vegetarian has gotten more and more common over my lifetime so far
1_Wizard
 Vegetarianism has its roots in the civilizations of ancient India and Greece
0_Apprentice
I knew about ancient India - that's how my family came into the practice. But I didn't know that ancient Greek people were vegetarian too! I guess they have a good climate for fruits and vegetables and grains to grow.
1_Wizard
In both instances the diet was closely connected with the idea of nonviolence toward animals
0_Apprentice
Wow, that is interesting. I know many vegetarians nowadays who eat a lot of junk food, but I think the best approach is to eat healthy proteins, grains, and vegetables like the ancient people would have.
1_Wizard
If well-planned and fortified to balance their deficiencies, vegetarian and vegan diets can become nutritionally adequate 
0_Apprentice
Exactly. It's all about watching your protein and calcium intake, getting dietary iron and biotin or taking a supplement if needed, and avoiding high-sodium or high-sugar foods.
1_Wizard
Biotin deficiency can be caused by inadequate dietary intake or inheritance of one or more inborn genetic disorders