Vegeterian eaters have a low intake of protein, and this can be increased by adding legumes (konda kadalai, pattani, parupu etc...) and cutting down on rice.

Pot Belly constitutes a very high risk and can be a potential reason for heart attack (Tim Russet a famous news anchor died recently primarily due to this).

Managing your waist is very important, few tips on how to reduce it.

• Break your meals into small portions, stay away from 3 big huge meals.
• Drink at least 5 glass of Green Tea (No sugar, No Milk).
• Cut down on Rice.
• Eat your dinner 2-3 hours before going to Bed.
• Add fruits and vegetables to diet, minimally 3 servings of fruit and 5 servings of vegetables.
• Reduce usage of Oil.
• Add Omega 3 supplements.
• Cut down on soda.
• Maintain a healthy BMI of 19-25.
• Finally 30 Minutes of Walk daily, no excuses.

This way the diet has worked for me.