Thursday, September 22, 2011

The Vegetarian Way of Life

The ever-growing trend of vegetarianism is becoming increasingly popular today. Vegetarianism is a very healthy way of life that people choose for a variety of reasons, including religion, money, health, animal rights, and those who simply don’t like meat. Many people choose only to eat meat a few days each week, providing healthier and cheaper meal options.

Some like to claim that vegetarians cannot receive proper nutrition. This, however, is a completely false statement. There are numerous ways to consume the same types and amounts of nutrients that meat provides through a vegetarian diet. The vegetarian lifestyle can be extremely healthy and beneficial when done properly, especially for those who have high cholesterol and blood pressure. It can reduce the risk of heart attacks and heart disease and help keep diabetes under control.

In addition to all of these fantastic health benefits, a vegetarian diet can leave all of the gross toxins and preservatives found in packaged and processed foods, which can cause a ton of problems, from allergies to severe illness.

All of these facts make it is easy to see why more and more people are embracing this wonderful lifestyle today.

By Alexis Brenner

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