Benefits of the Vegetarian Diet

Going vegetarian used to be seen as a fad. It was viewed as something trendy, hippie or only a diet for bleeding heart liberals. These days, more and more doctors and health care professionals are recommending the vegetarian diet to their patients and clients. Vegetarianism has many health benefits that are complimentary to healthy eating and an active lifestyle. Even if you love to eat meat, reducing your intake can still improve your health and wellness.

Advantages to Going Veggie

-Lowers high blood pressure

-Lowers cholesterol levels

-Reduces risk of heart disease

-Reduces risk of diabetes

-Reduces risk of some cancers

-Reduces gallstones

-Aids weight loss and reduces obesity related illness.

-This is a diet generally lower in saturated fat.

-Lowers risk of stroke.

In humanity's past we didn't eat meat everyday. The convenience of going to the grocery store and not having to hunt our own food has caused an over consumption of meat products that negatively affect our health and the environment.

It's a common misconception that vegetarians don't get enough protein. On the contrary between whole grain carbohydrates, beans, legumes, soy and nuts there are plenty of clean, low fat protein to go around.

You don't have to completely give up meat. Try a few meatless dishes a week. Some great options are Mediterranean foods, curry on brown rice and Asian dishes.

Try A Vegetarian Diet!

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