Many people become vegetarians for different reasons. Some say out of compassion for animals, others for religious reasons. A portion of people become vegetarians for health reasons.
What exactly are the health benefits related to a vegetarian diet?
- Low in unhealthy fats (saturated and trans fats. basically fat that clogs arteries and cause heart attack and stroke) and high in healthy fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. fat that are less likely to clog arteries)
- Low in cholesterol (a vegan diet is cholesterol free. cholesterol also causes arteries to clog.)
- High in dietary fibre (prevents constipation and reduces risk of colon cancer in long run)
- Contain large quantities of fruits, vegetables and legumes
- High in antioxidants and phytochemicals (reduces inflammation and prevents cancer)
It is likely the combination of these factors provide vegetarians with an advantage when it comes to health. So start eating more veg today! :)
Credits: Dietitians Association of Australia
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