It is not very hard to find a person who strictly follows vegetarianism.
It can be a friend, relative, acquaintance or perhaps a celebrity.
With changing times, an increasing number of people are turning towards a vegetarian diet.
However, the reasons vary from person to person.
It may be probably due to religious reasons, environmental reasons, and cruelty towards animals or to just maintain a healthier life-style.
The bottom-line, however, remains that a generous dose of non-vegetarian diet poses health risks, while going for a vegetarian diet is a wise thing to do.
Here we share a few plus points of going vegetarian.
Helps detoxify the body Vegetarian food has a natural way to detox the body, given that vegetarian diet is rich in fibre, vitamins, anti-oxidants, which helps cleanse the body system.
Meat, on the other hand, contains ample amount of residue and toxic items.
As per a recent study it has been observed that the bodies of non-vegetarian animal have 10 times more amount of hydrochloric acid than that of vegetarian ones.
However the fact of the matter is that a human body should not contain the same amount of hydrochloric acid.
This proves the fact the fact human body is meant for a vegetarian food for it helps in the digestion process.
Visually appetizing Good food is not all about taste.
Visual appeal is equally important.
It won't be an exaggeration if we say that food served in front of us is a visual treat.
And so if the food appears good, you are bound to eat and enjoy it even more.
Vegetables come in array of colors, which makes them more appealing and appetizing to our eyes.
Meet and fish usually come in boring shades of beige and brown.
Therefore cooking by using various vegetables is a great way to boost your health.
Aids in digestion The crucial difference between a vegetarian and a non-vegetarian food is that former contains fiber, whereas the non-vegetarian is lacking in fibre.
These dietary fibers are extremely useful to the human body given that people who have rich diet in dietary fibre have low incidence of diseases like coronary heart diseases, cancer of intestinal tract, piles, obesity, diabetes, constipation, gallstones, etc.
The food stuffs rich in dietary fibres comprise cereals, grains, legumes, and fruits with seeds and citrus fruits.
Enhances cardio-vascular health According to experts, consumption of vegetarian diet comprising whole grains, legumes, nuts and fruits, with the avoidance of meat, high-fat animal products along with a regular exercise program helps in lower cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, less obesity, lesser incidence of diabetes and so less heart disease.
Non-vegetarian food, on the other hand, has an adverse impact on our cholesterol levels and increases the incidence of heart diseases.
Reduces risk of cancer Green leafy vegetables and fruits have beneficial effects for a number of cancers, notably colon and rectum.
However, a non-vegetarian diet specifically one having red meats and animal fats, has shown to have carcinogenic effect.
Carcinogenic are substances or agents that are directly responsible for causing cancer.
Helps live longer Vegetarian diet is associated with lower cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, less obesity, lesser incidence of diabetes, less heart disease, and hence they have a chance of living a longer life.
And statistics clearly bats for a vegetarian diet.