What are the benefits of vegetarian diet?

Is it bad for you?

The Health Benefits of A
Vegetarian Diet
Vegetarian or not, change the way you think about food, experiment and try new "meat-free" dishes in your diet.


Studies have shown that vegetarians (following a well-balanced low-fat high-fibre vegetarian diet) often have lower incidence of coronary artery disease, hypertension, obesity and some forms of cancer.

A vegetarian diet tends to be lower in total fat, and vegetarians tend to eat proportionally more polyunsaturated fat to saturated fat compared with non-vegetarians. (Animal products are the major sources of dietary saturated fat).



Vegetarians avoid meat, poultry, game, fish and slaughterhouse by-products such as gelatine and animal fats. The staples of the vegetarian diet are fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, seeds and nuts. Most vegetarians eat dairy products and free-range eggs.

Fruitarians: Avoid all animal products and processed foods.
Vegans: Avoid all animal products.
Lacto-vegetarians: Eat dairy products but not eggs.
Lacto-ovo-vegetarians: Eat both dairy products and eggs.
Semi-vegetarians: Eat fish and/or chicken but no red meat. They are not officially classed as vegetarians.
A vegetarian diet can be a very healthy option but it is important to ensure it is well balanced. You could stuff your face with chips and chocolate at every meal and be vegetarian but you wouldn鈥檛 be doing your health much good.

Staples of a Vegetarian Diet
A balanced vegetarian diet should include:

Grains and cereals: Wholegrain bread, brown rice, wholewheat pasta, muesli.
Legumes, nuts and seeds: Soya beans. kidney beans, split peas, lentils, almonds, cashews, sesame seeds
Fruit and vegetables: As much as you want - think variety. Try new fruits and vegetables and include them in your diet every day
Dairy or soya products: Look out for fat free and reduced calorie options for milk, yoghurts, cheeses.
A typical vegetarian diet closely matches expert dietary recommendations for healthy eating, being low in saturated fat and high in fibre, complex carbohydrates, and fresh fruit and vegetables. As long as you eat a variety of foods you will be getting all the nutrients you need.

Try A Little Vegetarianism
Abandon the idea that you have to eat meat every day and try a couple of meat-free days each week. You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy vegetarian dishes.



Supermarkets, restaurants and fast food outlets all are now stocking a wide range of vegetarian options. Many "meat-free" dishes still have the meaty consistency, and are significantly lower in fat and calories than their counterparts. (Our panel of tasters have often failed to spot the hidden vegetarian option!)

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It is not bad for you as long as you have meals with complete proteins. One thing is for SURE...it is VERY good for the animal kingdom.

No there is no benifit in taking any diet.

longer

helthier life

ofcurse is not bad who claims that is just a dumb person

who has no clue what soever about nutrition

u need to to take carnosine supliment

u turn skinny turn green n then have vaginas grow all over u

Compare the carnivore and herbivore animals, which do you think often develop diseases? Or lives longer? Of course the one eating only herbs and vegetables.

no cows will be slaughtered, only lettuce

no it is not bad but, you need to eat diff rent foods to get all your nutrients.the benefit is clean living. no harming animals and replacing food with plant base sources.

no. however u must be sure to get enough protein in ur diet. meat takes a long time to digest and there fore 'causing bloating and making the intestines work harder. u can always sub fish or poultry or cheese and nuts if not allergic to either. u know it was said that elvis and john wayne was said to have had more than 30 some odd lbs. in their stomachs' when they died from undigested food. more than likely meats and fats 'cause veggies digest quickly. if u use pasta or breads of any kind use the whole wheat because the white turns to sugar too quickly causing an insulin rush. hope i helped.

1 chance of remaining in good shape is more . you will not consume more fats(saturated)
2 you will remain healthy and light .you can get enough of proteins from eating legumes whole wheat
3 heart problems will be very less
4 bloos pressure will be under control
5 you skin will be morehealthy when you eat more salads like carrots tamoatoes

Benefits of a vegetarian diets are: environmentally friendly- reducing pollution....better health, more energy-longer life expectancy. useless killing of animals. striking at the causes of famine purging the body of toxins ..lose weight. costs less and saving money more. and spirituall correct!
Health benefits from a vegetarian diets are:

a vegetarian diets, when well chosen, is linked with a reduced incidence of chronic diseases such as: and the scientific reasons as to why a vegetarian diet may prevent them:

obesity---- more fiber--- rich in bulky foods are consumed,thrfor less calories are consumed. the overall healthy lifestyle of a veg. may lead to increased physical activity.

diabetes----a healthy b0dy weight combined with high intakes of complex carbohydrates and fiber reduces ones risks of diabetes.

high blood pressure---- diets low in fats and saturated and high in fiber ,fruits and vegetables lower blood pressure. a lifestyle devoid of smoking, excessive alcohol intake in conjunction with regular activity decreases blood pressure.

heart diseases ----vegetarians replace meats with foods made with fruits , vegetables, whole grains and soybeans. these foods provides less saturated fat and more fiber oxidants and phytochemicals (toxins) and overall promotes lean body composition.

digestive tract disorders----high fiber influenced the health of the digestive tract.

cancer--------vegetarians tend to consummed less fat and protein and seem to produce fewer carcinogens in the body than meat eaters.