How to find a good vegetarian

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Originally Posted by wanderer

"The average American diet, which is high in fat, sodium and cholesterol, contributes to disease. Some of the important advantages of a vegan diet are that your risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer, high blood pressure and heart disease are significantly lowered. A vegan diet also helps control diabetes, which is becoming epidemic. If you require insulin, you will still need to take it, but a strictly plant-based diet can reduce your insulin needs."
-a source from web says.
Been vegetarian for last 9 years. Going good

What does a vegan eat for protein? And how are those ingredients used in dishes?