subject: 10 fabulous reasons why being a Vegetarian is not just a great idea but it's also good for you ! [print this page] My purpose in writing this article is not so much to advocate Vegetarianism as much as it is to present to you the benefits and I must add very compellingones thatyou may want to read about that will perhaps help you in your decision making and give you a thumbs up and say - you're on the right track.
I have a personal motto that I want to share with you : If it's green, yellow, orange, red, purple, white and blue, I want it on my plate. You know what I am talking about here - Good ol' veggies. That's right veggies are colorful and packed with nutrients for our bodies.
When one researches what kind of diet is really good for us, there are so many view points. Some advocate Vegetarianism,others can give a 100 reasons why it's not totally healthy because of its missing nutritional benefits. So they propose a diet that consists of meat and fish for protein and so forth. Although it may be worthwhile to mention that there are plenty of protein sources in the vegetarian diet itselfsuch as lentils, beans etc., that if consumed in the right quantity can probably make up for it.
Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop has said that 70 percent of all Americans are dying from diseases that are directly tied to their eating habits. Stacks of studies confirm that a diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables, grains and soy is your best bet for living a longer, healthier and more enjoyable life.
Benefits :
1)Low Caloric Content may help you get back in your old jeans
2)Lower Intake of Fat, provided nuts, seeds, dairy products are eaten in moderation. This accounts for lower cholestrol levels which reduces the risk of heart disease. Also helps reduce risks of breast andcolon cancer
3)High fiber content and water content helpsyou stay happier in the mornings :)
4)You'll live a lot longer. Vegetarians live about seven years longer, and vegans (who eat no animal products) about 15 years longer than meat eaters, according to a study from Loma Linda University
5)Good spring cleaning for the body to get rid of the toxins that overload our system
6)Your bones will last longer. The average bone loss for a vegetarian woman at age 65 is 18 percent; for non-vegetarian women, it's double that. Researchers attribute this to the consumption of excess protein--the average meat-eating American woman eats 144 percent over the recommended daily allowance; the average man eats 175 percent more
7)You may get rid of your back problems. "Back pain appears to begin, not in the back, but in the arteries," says Neil Barnard, M.D., president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
8)You'll cool those hot flashes. Plants, grains and legumes--especially soy--contain phytoestrogens that are believed to balance fluctuating hormones, so vegetarian women tend to go through menopause with fewer complaints of sleep problems, hot flashes, fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, depression and a diminished sex drive
9)May save you some money and then you can invest more
10) Helps you along your spiritual path. Really good to keep your mind clear and especially if you are involved in spiritual kind of work
With so many compelling reasons, I believe they are worth considering if you are wanting to make some changes in your eating habits !
10 fabulous reasons why being a Vegetarian is not just a great idea but it's also good for you !
