Too Much Animal Protein is Bad for You. Last night I had a high school friend contact me via gchat to ask what I have against meat.
I was surprised at first, but I think that I haven’t made my point clear enough, so here it is: I don’t have anything against meat, per say. I am not a vegetarian due to animal rights issues or environmental reasons, although there are arguments to be made from those perspectives as well. I am a vegetarian because all the studies we have found have pointed at the same conclusion: a whole foods, plant based diet will reduce your chances of having “diseases of the 1st world,” otherwise known as cancers, diabetes, heart disease, etc. There are even studies showing a veganish diet reversing the early effects of these diseases. I’ll give the naysayers the point that none of the studies show conclusively that a vegan diet is the way to go.
Many of the studies we have looked at show specifically that too much animal protein is the problem [1, 2, 3 among others listed on the Diet Studies page]. Like this: The Health Benefits of Vegetarian Diet. By WLR's Food Information Assistant, Tim Sharp 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. Fruitarians: Avoid all animal products and processed foods. A vegetarian diet can be a very healthy option but it is important to ensure it is well balanced. Has it been Proven that a Vegetarian Diet is Really Healthier? The short answer is a resounding yes; it has been conclusively proven through extensive worldwide studies by independent, highly respected international health advisory boards that a vegetarian diet is significantly healthier than one which includes meat and animal products.
This is true for all ages, infant to adult, and includes pregnant and lactating women. Studies have found a direct statistical correlation between decreased meat intake and increased health benefits. The chances of developing chronic diseases including high blood pressure, diabetes, coronary heart disease, obesity, kidney failure, osteoporosis and cancer, is markedly decreased among vegetarians and vegans by as much as forty percent. Along with this favorable news, chances for longevity might increase by some twenty percent.
Owing to these benefits, health insurance companies commonly offer discount rates to vegetarians and vegans. What Is A Vegan Diet? What Are The Benefits Of Being Vegan? Being a vegan is definitely more of a lifestyle choice and a philosophy than a diet.
A vegan does not eat anything that is of animal origin. Vegans will not use animal based products for clothing, or any other purpose. A person can become a vegan because of ethical reasons involving animal rights, for environmental factors, or for better health. According to an article published by PETA1, approximately 2.5 percent of people in the U.S. are vegans. Veganism is seen as a subset of various possible vegetarian diets/lifestyles. This article is also part of a series called What Are The Eight Most Popular Diets Today? The difference between Veganism and Vegetarianism Some people may disagree with the meaning of vegetarianism. New study - Whole food vegetarian diets reverse and eliminate many serious illnesses. (NaturalNews) A new study found that plant based diets are a fundamental solution to our public health crisis, especially with some of the most serious and debilitating illnesses.
The physicians at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute found that the frequency and the cost of many illnesses, including obesity, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, can be considerably reduced just by switching to a whole food, nutrient dense, plant-based diet that doesn't include meat or dairy. Sometimes, the diseases were reversed just with these diet changes too. Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, who led the study, said: "We are potentially on the cusp of what could be a seismic revolution in health. This will never come about from another pill, another procedure, another operation, or construction of another cardiac cathedral. This is foundational for a population that often eats meat and dairy daily and also one that often has one health problem or another. Dr. More: Tips for Vegetarians. 57 Health Benefits of Going Vegan.
Vegans are frequently misunderstood as fringe eaters with an unnatural passion for animal rights.
While many vegans do feel passionately about animals, its time for others to see that a vegan diet and lifestyle go way beyond animal rights. Following a healthy, balanced vegan diet ensures a host of health benefits as well as prevention of some of the major diseases striking people in North America. Read these blogs to find out about the health benefits or going vegan or just provide better information to your patients. Nutrition.