There are lots of companies in the market today which produce various soy products to mimic the taste, look and texture of real animal meat. Soy meat is one of the best meat substitutes used in dishes which traditionally require meat. It's worthwhile to note that some soy products are primarily available in natural food stores. However, at the same time many meat substitutes (including soy) are becoming more and more popular so that today many brands are available in a great number of regular supermarkets. Due to the popularity of meat substitutes, there's a wide variety of vegetarian meat recipes offered in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian restaurants. Vegetarian meat recipes can meet all the necessary nutrient requirements. The key point is to remember that not all the plant food contains the needed vitamins and minerals. That's why for vegetarians it is of vital importance to combine various foods and dishes to get the right amount of fat, calories, energy, etc. At the same time it's necessary to follow specific food group recommendations depending on sex, age, lifestyle, level of activity to meet the nutrient adequacy. It won't be the fifth wheel to remind you of the nutrients all people need to focus on - protein zinc, calcium, iron and vitamins A, C, E, and group-B vitamins. Vegetarian meat recipes should include the meals, which are naturally low in fat, for example, soy, beans, lentils, rice, etc. Be aware not to overconsume the meals containing high-fat cheeses to replace the animal meat. Speaking about calcium in the vegetarian meat recipes it's important to know that soy-based beverages can provide calcium in the necessary amounts (similar to milk). At the same time, the mentioned products are known to be low in fat. So, they will help people to fight obesity and some other diseases connected with excessive cholesterol consumption. As a matter of fact, a lot of food products typically containing poultry or meat can also be made vegetarian. Among the well-known and useful vegetarian meat recipes are vegetarian meat balls, vegetarian meatloaf, vegetarian pizza, lasagna, tacos or bean burritos, tofu-vegetable stir fry, etc. Many people agree that most of the vegetarian dishes look like their non-vegetarian counterparts, but have more benefits and useful components. At the present time, many restaurants all around the world offer a wide range of vegetarian meat recipes and especially various soy options as a meat substitute, soy cheese as a popular substitute for regular cheese. Many vegetarian modifications are often accommodated to restaurant menu items by removing meat from stir-fries, substituting meatless sauces, adding pasta or vegetables instead of meat. The mentioned substitutions are more likely to be offered by the restaurants making food to order. Different vegetarian meat substitutes can also be added to stews and soups. They include cultured soybeans with a chewy texture (called tempeh), wheat gluten or tofu.