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Monday, May 10, 2010

The Major Health And Nutrition Benefits Of A Vegetarian Diet

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By Lucia Thatcher

Many people suggest that a vegetarian diet is not nutritionally sound. This is because they are referring to vegetarian diets that are poorly planned out. When a vegetarian or vegan diet is properly structured, there are health advantages to following this diet. This article will outline the three nutritional advantages to vegetarianism.

First, a vegetarian diet is healthier for your heart. Your heart needs good fats, such as omega-3 and omega-6. These fats are found in nuts, which vegetarians often eat as a source of protein. Omega fats help to unclog arteries and to reduce 'bad' cholesterol, increasing heart health.

Vegetarians also tend to drink more soy milk than do nonvegetarians. Soy milk is a common replacement for milk, and soy also has been shown to reduce cholesterol.

Vegetarians also tend to have better skin than do nonvegetarians. The vegetarian diet, with its focus on fruits and vegetables, is rich in many vitamins including A and E. Both A and E vitamins contribute to healthy skin.

Fiber also contributes to skin health, because it helps to flush toxins from the body. The vegetarian diet, with its focus on fruits and vegetables, is very high in fiber. Because of this, vegetarians tend to have healthier skin.

Antioxidants, which are also very important to health, are also readily available in the vegetarian diet. This is the last health benefit of vegetarianism.

Antioxidants are compounds that fight cancer by destroying free radicals. Vegetarian meals are especially strong in two powerful antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables, vitamins C and E.

So, what concerns might a prospective vegetarian still have?

There are no dangers associated with a properly structured vegetarian diet. The belief that a vegetarian diet cannot be nutritionally complete is wrong. Vegetarians actually experience health benefits because of their dietary choices. - 24553

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