well considering the only nutrients meat really provides are protein and iron(and they don't even have much of that), and most Westerners have like, 10 times more protein than they need anyway, then it's not that much nutrients coming out of your diet, and it's saying "buh-bye" to all the nasty chemicals that come with meat that pretty much cancel out it's nutritional value.
broccoli, apricots, hummus, legumes, soy products, nuts and beans, all are good sources of protein and/or iron.
Yes, it is. With a proper diet, supplemented with the right nutrients a vegetarian diet can be just as healthy, if not healthier than a diet with meats. Also the types of proteins usually consumed by vegetarians, nuts, grains, vegetables, are much more healthy than meats and have many more essential nutrients and less fat, and cholesterol.Is being a vegetarian really all that healthy?
obviously you didn't research vegetarianism before asking this. If you eat the proper foods you can absolutely have a balanced diet with regular protein and nutrients. Eating things such as soy products, beans, lentils and dark green vegetables can help you accomplish this.
Of course. There is NOTHING you get from meat that you can't get from a plant-based diet. Whoever told you that obviously doesn't know what they're talking about. Protein is soooo easy to get it's ridiculous!Is being a vegetarian really all that healthy?
Yes, it really is that healthy.
http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/vegetar…
Potatoes are 11% protein, oranges 8%, beans 26%, and tofu 34%
my great grandmother are vegetarian since she was 40 years old. now, she is 98 years old. even her daughter which is my grandmother already passsed away. my great grandma still remember all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. she has great great grandchildren too. can u imagine that she lives that long she can see all the generations! she just eats vegetables and fishes. my wedding is next year. i pray to God that she can make it to my wedding, if she can see my children , it would be wonderful!
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As long as you make up for the things in meat, whether that be through vitamins, tofu, soy products, etc, it is REALLY healthy. You don't get all the grease that meat has, so you skin improves (mine did at least). The added intake of vegetables also makes you feel great and is really good for fibre, vitamins, and minerals.
PROTEIN: Tofu, nuts, dairy products, peas, legumes, beans.
IRON: Spinach, chickpeas, tofu, legumes
B GROUP: mushrooms, dairy products.
Important: B group vitamins are hard to get from plant foods. Take a supplement, because if you dont have enough, you'll fell mega tired, hon. It is also reeeaaally important for your brain development and your spine. If you are really low, than you cant get your levels back either.
hope that helps. i really would recommend it, best thing i ever did. xx
Although a vegetarian diet is generally healthier compared with the standard, meat-based diet, becoming a vegetarian is not a guarantee of good health.
There are many vegetarians who eat a junk food vegetarian diet. They eat too much cheese or eggs, or vegetarian junk food, or too much white bread or sugar, but don't eat enough fresh fruits and vegetables. Vegetarians who eat like this won't be healthier in most respects when compared to meat-eaters.
Protein deficiency is rare in the western world, even among vegetarians. Almost no vegetarians by choice are protein deficient. In the western world it is very common for the average person to get 2 to 3 times more protein than the body needs. In the developed world, the only people who have protein deficiencies are people in extreme poverty who have little access to food, the chronically homeless, and anorexics. Some very sick and/or very old people who can't eat may also be protein deficient. It really isn't something to worry about unless you eat a junk food vegetarian diet. Beans, peas, lentils and whole grains(oatmeal, brown rice) can supply all the protein you need. Nuts are also a great source of protein. If you don't want to become vegan, eggs are one of the best sources of protein and dairy is pretty good as well.
As for other nutrients that may be missing on a vegetarian(and especially vegan) diet, make you are are getting enough vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and to a lesser extent iodine, calcium, selenium and some other trace minerals. Most of these you can get from a daily multi-vitamin supplement or seaweed. Make sure you are getting enough vitamin D too. Be especially careful with B12 and iron. Talk with a doctor or nutritionist if you have any further questions, and congratulations to you for considering the vegetarian lifestyle.
I've been vegan for six years and I'm perfectly healthy. I'm actually more healthy than I was before I was vegan. I've had a doctor do blood tests to assess my nutrient levels and it turns out I have better-than-average levels of everything. There are lots and lots of vegetarian/vegan options which contain all the protein and nutrients you need. Fake meats contain just as much protein as real meats, with less unhealthy fat! Beans, peanut butter, and grains also contain protein and are healthier than meat. Vegetables contain all the nutrients you'll need, just make sure to mix it up. If you eat a variety of veggies, you'll always get everything you need. Eat some carrot sticks with lunch, eat some broccoli for dinner, have an orange for a snack, etc. If you're really concerned about nutrients, you can also take vitamins. There is NO nutrient which you can't get from a vegetarian diet, and NO nutrient which you can't supplement with vitamins if you feel you aren't getting enough from what you eat.
i actually dont think that it is only because u do need to eat meat. Sure ther'es supplements and what not but isnt the real thing always better than a supplement? i dunno, i think a balenced diet is more healthy, one that includes consumption of meat.
Short answer: Yes
WHY:
Healthy vegetarian diets support a lifetime of good health and provide protection against numerous diseases, including our country’s three biggest killers: heart disease, cancer, and strokes.
The American Dietetic Association states that vegetarians have “lower rates of death from ischemic heart disease; … lower blood cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, and lower rates of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and prostate and colon cancer” and that vegetarians are less likely than meat-eaters to be obese. Well-planned vegetarian diets provide us with all the nutrients that we need, minus all the saturated fat, cholesterol, and contaminants found in animal flesh, eggs, and dairy products.
Research has shown that vegetarians are 50 percent less likely to develop heart disease, and they have 40 percent of the cancer rate of meat-eaters. Plus, meat-eaters are nine times more likely to be obese than vegans are.
The consumption of meat, eggs, and dairy products has also been strongly linked to osteoporosis, Alzheimer's, asthma, and male impotence. Scientists have also found that vegetarians have stronger immune systems than their meat-eating friends; this means that they are less susceptible to everyday illnesses like the flu. Vegetarians and vegans live, on average, six to 10 years longer than meat-eaters.
A plant-based diet is the best diet for kids, too: Studies have shown that vegetarian kids grow taller and have higher IQs than their classmates, and they are at a reduced risk for heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and other diseases in the long run.Studies have shown that even older people who switch to a vegetarian or vegan diet can prevent and even reverse many chronic ailments.
ABOUT SPECIFIC NUTRIENTS:
We've listed some nutrients that people often ask about as well as where you can get them. A healthy, balanced vegan diet rich in beans, nuts, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables—along with a bit of vitamins B12 and D—will give you everything that your body needs. But if you often eat on the go and don't always have time to eat nutritious meals, taking a regular multivitamin might be a good option.
* Calcium and Vitamin D
http://www.goveg.com/essential_nutrients…
* Iodine
http://www.goveg.com/essential_nutrients…
* Iron
http://www.goveg.com/essential_nutrients…
* Omega-3 Fatty Acids
http://www.goveg.com/essential_nutrients…
* Protein
http://www.goveg.com/essential_nutrients…
Hope this answers your question.x
There are many reasons one chooses to become vegetarian - health is one. There is also religion, concern for animals, concern for the environment and just because. I have been vegetarian since 1998. I eat whatever I want minus meat/seafood. Ocassionally I may enjoy some of the "mock" meats. I take several vitamins including a vegan multi-vitamin and B12. I weigh 125 and am 5' 5" - I still look the same as I did in 1998. I guess I'm doing something right..
take a look at this article. This will answer your question:
http://jaypuri.blogspot.com/2009/04/heal…
Its probably most healthy and long licving food on the planet.
I love questions like these. The asker attempts to sound intelligent by making comments implying that he/she cares about his/her nutrition, but the very fact that he/she asks this question makes it painfully obvious that he/she knows jack sh*t about nutrition.
Meat doesn't have special, magical nutrients. Almost all food on the planet has protein, and as for the other nutrients, there are plant sources of these nutrients that provide far more per serving. For example, 1oz meat has 3% of your daily value of iron...1oz of sesame seeds have a whopping 27% of your daily value of iron (not to mention 21% of your daily requirement of calcium).
no, being a vegetarian isn't n e healthier than people who eat meat
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