Dear Alice,
I'm a vegetarian with 'wanna-be vegan tendencies' (i.e., I don't eat eggs or milk as a substance itself, but do it 'hidden' in other foods, like bread, pasta, etc.)
I've been advised by my fitness instructor that my 'body fat' percentage is too low, and I need to consider eating oily fish, milk, eggs, etc. in order to gain weight.
A strict vegan friend of mine has just suggested that I eat extra nuts, rice, and veg, and the extra calories will be converted to fat if I don't 'use them up,' but I'm not convinced. As a woman, I'm sure I need 'fats,' but how to get them when my choices seem limited?
Also, could you explain 'body fat percentage,' and what is safe and unsafe?
Thanks, Alice.