Vegetarian+Benifits

 Benefits of Being a Vegetarian You've known that veggies are good for you ever since you were small and granny told you to eat all your greens.But have you ever stopped to wonder what the specific benefits of veggies are?Most vegetables are high in water and fibre, but comparatively low in calories. Thus they create a feeling of fullness without delivering the hefty load of calories delivered by high-fat foods.And, like fruit, they're also fantastic sources of vitamins and minerals and cancer-preventing phytocemicals.


 * 1. Lower risk of lung and colorectal cance**r. A [|diet] filled with fruits, vegetables, and fiber can help reduce the risk of lung [|disease] and related illnesses.


 * 2. Prevention of Type 2 [|diabetes]**. Type 2 [|diabetes] is becoming more common with the rise of obesity around the world, and [|vegetarian] diets may even can prevent it by including complex carbs and fiber that help the body manage insulin more efficiently.


 * 3. Healthy skin.** Diets rich in water-based and plant foods are a rich source of antioxidants and vitamins-ideal for healthier skin every season.


 * 4. Chemical-free food.** Meat-based diets take in animal cells and fats, along with chemicals and by products used on the animals during processing. This can include chmicals sprayed on the dead animal, preservatives, and other unnatural ingredients used for packaging and mass distribution.


 * 5. Hormone-free eating.** Fruits, vegetables, and soy products are never injected with growth hormones and other chemicals that may harm the human body.


 * 6. Increased energy.** With the body spending less time digesting animal protein, an energy boost is a nice side effect.


 * 7. Lower blood pressure.** [|Vegan] and [|vegetarian] diets can be naturally low in fat and sodium, helping reduce blood pressure and improve circulation instead.


 * 8. Improved digestion.** Plant-based foods and fresh fruita are rich in fiber, improving the digestion and elimination process. High fiber diets have also been linked to preventing certain types of cancer.


 * 9. Lowered risk of diabetes.** Steady blood sugar is easily achieved with a nutritions [|vegetarian] diet, and the cycle of blood sugar peaks and crashes is almost eliminated without the meat and unhealthy carb combinations.


 * 10. Toxin-free food.** Some studies suggest that when animals experience fear, the adrenaline rush causes a release of epinephrine, steroids, and other [|stress] hormones into the bloodstream. These are then ingested by the meat eater, presenting a range of toxins that can accumulate in the blood.


 * 11. Healthy amino acids.** Plant-based proteins (e.g. soy) can be an excellent source of amino acids that help with protein assimilation and metabolism.


 * 12. Low or no saturated fat.** Vegetarian menus typicall use all-natural oils and [|cooking] methods to enhance flavor. This is free of unhealthy saturated fat which can lead to a variety of heart problems and [|cardiovascular] disease.


 * 13. Increased life span.** With the body in harmony and free of harmful toxins and chemical buildup, vegetarians may live longer than their fellow meat eaters. According to William Cstelli, MD, director f or the Farmingham Heart Study, vegetarians can live up to 3-6 years longer than meat eaters.


 * 14. Appreciation for simple flavors.** After eliminating meat from the diet, it becomes much easier to differentiate flavors and get a real taste for fruits and vegetables. Palettes can become much more sensitive to different flavors, textures, and combinations.


 * 15. Healthy cholesterol levels.** Without unhealthy meat and fat sources in the diet, cholesterol levels of vegetarians can be considerably lower and easily fall into a healthy range.


 * 16. Lower risk of cancer.** With a [|diet] rich in antioxidants, phytochemical, and vitamins, vegetarians naturally lower their risk of cancer and other diseases. Meat eaters, especially those that indulge in fatty meats are at a much higher risk of cancer.

Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet

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