Technology is a sign
of development and a symbol for modern prosperity, but because of these
advancements, we cannot deny the fact that too much will also increase health
risks such as cancer and other dangerous diseases. Like for example, the
tendency for a free radical to initiate cancer increases because of the
development of new cosmetics or a food that is sprayed with some pesticides or
supplements that can harm people when eaten.
Because of this
reason, people tend to be more health conscious and they want knowledge about
the new things that the human race developed. So, consumers looked for
alternatives wherein they can reduce their exposure to these health risks and
that they want something that could give them longer life. With this pursuit of
looking for a better lifestyle, some people turned to being a vegetarian. They
chose to be and more or less, you chose to be a vegetarian because of health
benefits and vitamins that you could get. I myself love vegetables and as a matter
of fact, my meal isn't complete without it.
For a vegetarian, the
heart of their diet is of course Vegetables. Some found these distasteful
especially on the part of the kids. Kids surely love meat! But parents, let's
think of its health benefits and other betterment that it could give to us.
Today, many culinary schools, restaurants and chefs made new and delicious
vegetable dishes that some of which already tastes like meat!
There are huge arrays
of vegetables, and all of which are full of vitamins and nutrients that helps
the body to become healthy. As a matter of fact, eating vegetables can also
fight aging because it also contains anti-oxidants that protect your skin from
UV light and radicals present in our surroundings. In addition, eating
vegetables also helps you lose weight. Now, we’re already talking about diet
and aging! I knew it! People should love this piece of art created by our Holy
God.
Vegetables does not
only give you youth and great body but also boosts your immune system and
improves your overall health. There are a number of health studies that show
people who choose to be a vegetarian are likely to improve their health and
longevity. One study shows that, vegetarians experience a 30 per cent (30%) less
heart disease, upto 40 per cent (40%) less prone to cancer and 20 per cent
(20%) less premature mortality. It also shows that, people who have a good diet
as a vegetarian have a decrease in blood pressure and circumstances of
obtaining obesity and diabetes are reduced (Parragon Books Ltd, 2005).
While eating
vegetables is good, having a balanced diet tops it all up. This includes eating
fruits, eggs, dairy products, ,nuts, seeds, lentils and pulses. A healthy diet
can be achieved by careful planning and proper combination of foods. Though
this method is quite difficult, you can get the hang of it through reading,
practice and experience.
Eating vegetables are
healthy but it is also advisable that you also include enough amounts of zinc,
iron and Vitamin B, especially B12 (also known as cobalamin) because it
maintains your nervous system and is essential for red blood cell formation.
Sources of this are cheese, eggs, fortified soya milk. and fortified breakfast
cereals.
The mineral zinc is
essential for boosting your immune system, protecting you from diseases such as
colds. A diet of a vegetarian contains low amounts of zinc because it is
normally found in beans, lentils, dairy products, nuts, seeds. It is advisable
that you take this into consideration especially when you are starting this
kind of diet.
Last is iron, it is
responsible in the formation of hemoglobin and plays an essential role in
oxygen transport. A deficiency of iron is common to vegetarians because it is
normally present in meat products but you can substitute lentils, beans, brown
rice, broccoli, dried fruit, eggs, and dairy products. But, Iron found in
vegetables are not easily absorbed by the body. So, taking Vitamin C will aid
in the absorption in the body. A glass of orange juice will do the trick or you
can buy supplements that are normally found in your local drugstores.
On the next part of this blog, we will discuss about the foods that a vegetarian should take and why should you eat it! http://agreenearth4you.blogspot.com/2012/01/vegetarians-bestfriends.html
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