text: is it good to be a vegetarian ?? i am thinking to be a vegetarian. is it good to be a vegetarian ? and which one is better, start to reduce eating meat, or just stop eating meat,  as soon as i decide to be a vegetarian ? and how to gain the protein if i don't eat meat ? thanks if you are very much over weight, i would think vegetarian diet is the best choice for you because you can help your body reduce the fat that make you over weight. but if you are not over weight or under weight, then eating a combined meat and vegetarian diet is more ideal for you.on the other hand, if you are ok with your weight but having heart or other health problems like high cholestrol and so on... then you should eat more vegetable and fruits but cut down on red meat, white meat without the fat can be eaten in moderation to provide the protein your body needs.