5 Benefits Of Being A Vegetarian

A vegetarian diet is a complete diet, which is associated with high consumption of fibre, vitamins C and E, folic acid, magnesium, unsaturated fat, and numerous phytochemicals.

Adopting a vegetarian diet can be the perfect way to stay healthy and happy.

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And this is why vegetarians have lower cholesterol, low blood pressure and reduced risk of heart diseases.

In addition, vegetarian food is easy for the body to digest, takes lesser time to cook, is healthy and most importantly saves your money. Vegetables are vital not just for our healthy living but for the environment too.

Here are some benefits of being a vegetarian:

• Increases lifespan

Though many factors would attribute to an increased lifetime, adopting a vegetarian diet is one factor you can follow. The more you eat fruits or vegetables, the lesser is the toxin and chemical build up in your body, thus facilitating more healthy years and a longer lifespan.

• Gives healthy skin

If you wish to have healthy skin then you need to eat the right amount of vitamins and minerals with plenty of water. Fruits and vegetables that we eat are very rich in vitamins, minerals and also have sufficient antioxidants. Moreover, as they are water-based, if you eat them raw it can further improve the intake of healthy nutrients. Many vegetarian foods also are rich sources of antioxidants that help you stay disease-free, with healthier skin.

• Lower cholesterol levels

Believe it or not but there is no health benefit in eating animal fat. As cholesterol comes only from animal foods, vegetarian diets are cholesterol-free. Although cholesterol is an essential component of each human cell, vegetarians do not need to worry about not getting enough cholesterol, because the body can make all the cholesterol it needs from vegan foods. Researchers after examining the long-term effects of following a vegetarian diet concluded that body fat and cholesterol levels were lower in vegetarians than omnivores.

• Less risk of stroke and obesity

Vegetarians tend to be much more conscious in their food choices and usually never overeat or pick foods based on emotions; two practices that greatly contribute to obesity. Researchers say adopting a vegan diet is a good way to minimize your chances of having a stroke or being obese.

• Improves metabolism

Vegetarian food is easy to digest and it keeps the metabolism of an individual in a good state. Also, the resting metabolism rate or RMR in people with a vegetarian diet is quite higher. You must know that RMR has a direct relation with the metabolism of an individual – that means the higher the RMR, the more speedily it burns fats and vice-versa.

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