If you decide to adopt a vegetarian diet for health reasons, it is important to make smart choices and avoid the following 10 vegetarian mistakes. 1. Relying on cheese for protein Yes, cheese has protein and calcium but the content varies greatly depending on the specific cheese. Cheeses that are higher in fat are very energy dense, which can be a problem for some people. In addition, eating cheese in large quantities can cause gastrointestinal distress in many people, sometimes due to the lactose content, sometimes due to the fat content. 2. Being content with ordering “the vegetarian option” Many restaurants offer very poorly constructed vegetarian options, e.g. garden salad,…