Vegetarianism rocks!

Natural detox
Being vegetarian is a natural way to detox the body, because a vegetarian diet is more rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants, which help to cleanse the body's system. Meat and fish contain a lot of residue from toxic chemicals. bodies of carnivorous animals contain 10 times more hydrochloric acid than that of herbivorous ones, but the human body should not have the same amount of hydrochloric acid. This establishes the fact that the human body is basically meant for a vegetarian diet. So digestion of vegetarian food is easier for our bodies.

Colourfully appetising
Good food is not restricted to the taste, its visual appeal is equally important. In fact, if the food served to us is a visual treat, we are bound to eat and enjoy it even more. Vegetables come in an array in colours, which makes them more appetising and appealing to our eyes. Meat and fish usually come in boring shades of brown and beige. Therefore, using many coloured food items in your cooking is a great way to eat a variety of natural foods that will boost your health.

Good for digestion

Dr Anand says that the most important difference between a vegetarian and a non-vegetarian diet is that the former contains dietary fibres, whereas a non-vegetarian diet is lacking in fibre. This dietary fibres is very useful for the human body because people who have a diet rich in dietary fibre have low incidence of diseases like coronary heart diseases, cancer of intestinal tract, piles, obesity, diabetes, constipation, hiatus hernia, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, dental caries and gallstones. The food rich in this dietary fibre includes cereals and grains, legumes, fruits with seeds and citrus fruits.

Boosts cardio-vascular health

Yes, it's true. A vegetarian diet boosts cardio-vascular health. Dr Rahul Gupta, interventional cardiologist, explains, "Consumption of a vegetarian diet consisting of whole grains, legumes, vegetables, nuts, and fruits, and abstaining from meat and high-fat animal products, along with a regular exercise program, is consistently associated with lower blood cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, less obesity, lower incidence of diabetes and consequently less heart disease."

Reduces risk of cancer

Dr Ian D'souza, neurologist and oncologist, says "A diet with adequate portions of green leafy vegetables and fruits ensures an intake of roughage or fibre. This has been shown to have beneficial effects on a number of cancers, notably cancers of the colon and rectum. A non vegetarian diet, especially one rich in red meats and animal fats, has been shown to have a carcinogenic effect. Carcinogens are substances or agents that are directly involved in causing cancer."

Eases menopause

Menopause is different for every woman and no diet plan will balance the entire effects of menopause. Dr Anand says, however, that being healthy and feeling good about oneself is certainly going to benefit a woman during menopause. Diet and mood swings have a direct connection. So while certain foods like melons and peaches can take the edge off hot flashes, chicken cooked with a lot of masalas adds to the irritation. However, as long as the lady desires to consume non-vegetarian food, it is okay to do so provided it is prepared in a healthy way.

Longevity
Dr Gupta says, "A vegetarian diet is associated with lower blood cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, less obesity, less heart disease, less stroke, less diabetes, less cancer, and hence vegetarians have a chance of living a longer life." Dr D'souza says, "Whether vegetarians live longer or not, I cannot say, and I do not have the relevant figures. But based on statistics, it certainly appears that a vegetarian diet is far healthier than a non-vegetarian one."

I feel that a similar thread was created some weeks back.Thanks for sharing the information Abhishek and Neetu. :) :)

Nobody takes only non vegetarian food. Non vegetarian food is only a portion of human diet. Eggs, fish and chicken have also some benefits. The non veg thus get benefits of vegetarian as well as non vegetarian dishes.

Many prefer to be a vegetarian pitying the slaughter of animals.

nagalakshmi.karunanidhi wrote:
[quote]Many prefer to be a vegetarian pitying the slaughter of animals.[/quote]

nature has provided food to all in the shape of living beings only. Animals and plants both are living beings. The plants, trees all have life like men and animals and bear the same pain. There is natural food chain. even the plants eat insects as food. There are many varieties of plants and trees that are non vegetarian. In the ultimate analysis, there is no basic difference between vegetarian and non vegetarian food. Again, milk and honey are also not vegetarian as these are obtained from living creatures.

As regards cruelty to animals, this should not be seen only in context of food. We also use many items like belts, shoes, brief cases, garments made of leather.

I too agree that there is a food chain.But we need not kill a cow to get milk.We need not axe a tree to get flowers and fruits.

Nature has also arranged what is natural food for whom. Like for lion it is other animal, in same way for human it is vegetarian diet. :)

Kumaresh Gupta wrote:
[quote]Nature has also arranged what is natural food for whom. Like for lion it is other animal, in same way for human it is vegetarian diet. :)[/quote]

I agree. natural food is not same for all. Humans take vegetarian as well as non veg food. This is just a matter of what suits whom.

In any angle, non-veg food is not natural food for human.
It is human, who is misusing his intelligence for the wrong cause. Best part of it is he manufactures number of logics for supporting his case.

Kumaresh Gupta wrote:
[quote]In any angle, non-veg food is not natural food for human.
It is human, who is misusing his intelligence for the wrong cause. Best part of it is he manufactures number of logic for supporting his case.[/quote]

Man is intelligent. While other animals go according to instinct, man is inventive in every respect. It is obvious that human living style is very far from nature.

Being vegetarian reduces the risk of heart...
It is always good to be a vegetarian... :)

I also feel that vegetarian is having some positive points but cannt say that Non-vegetarian dont have benefits.

it is conscious way of eating, and involves the practice of following a diet which includes fruits, vegetables, cereal grains, nuts, and seeds

Rajani K wrote:
[quote]I also feel that vegetarian is having some positive points but can't say that Non-vegetarian don't have benefits.[/quote]

Vegetarians do not eat meat but non vegetarians eat meat as well as vegetarian food. Non veg food has also some unique benefits. Nobody takes only non veg. Thus non vegetarians get benefit of both: Veg and non veg. Vegetarianism is more a matter of religious faith than health.