YES!!! I AM A VEGGIE

People are drawn to vegetarianism with all sorts of motives. Some of us want to live a longer, healthier life and to have glowing skin, while others consider that eating non veg is against their ethics. Usually people do not switch to vegetarian eating habits because they feel that non-veg provides a good source of protein, healthy fat and amino acid.

By being a vegetarian, we can have many positive impacts on our health. Moreover, it also carries environmental benefits attached to it. Many people do not realize the importance of being a vegan as they think that non-veg has no other substitute but there are some foods which provide similar amount of proteins and fats to your body.

Vegetables and fruits

Whole grains and legumes: Whole grains are an excellent source of proteins, fiber and zinc. Legumes include pinto beans, navy beans, kidney beans which can be used as a rich source of proteins in salads, soups and rice dishes.

Bean curd: It is commonly known as ‘Tofu’. It is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids which carries omega 3 which is good for the heart. It provides you dual benefits. It is also a good source of proteins and unlike meat it does not have high amounts of saturated fats.

Good for health

Healthy Nuts: Adding nuts to our diet is an excellent way to incorporate vitamins E and fibers in the body and also provide good amount of proteins.

“A woman requires 46 grams of proteins every day and a man requires 56 grams. A half cup of tofu provides 10 grams of protein if you add it to your diet”, says Priyanka, dietician.

Have them make your health

Besides providing proteins and fats, vegetarian food can also do wonders for your health. Check out some of them.

It lowers the cholesterol level: Eating vegetarian food helps in controlling the cholesterol of a person. It can be lowered by eating soya, oats and plant sterols.

Vegetables can be a substitute of non veg

Lowers the risk of heart disease: A vegetarian diet lowers the level of cholesterol that is why veggie people are less prone to heart attacks.

Vegetarian foods are usually easy to digest as compared to meats and flesh.

Surprising benefits of vegetables

Reduces hypertension: Both non vegetarians and vegetarians have equal chances of suffering from hypertension. But vegetarians naturally enjoy low sodium and fat, that is why they are likely to suffer less from hypertension.

Helps to control weight: Low fat and cholesterol obviously keeps a check on your weight.

A vegetarian diet is also very good for the skin as fruits and vegetables are typically low in fat and high in the antioxidants which are the building blocks of radiant skin. Besides, whole grains and fibers crank up the glowing skin by flushing out toxins. The zinc found in beans combats zits and prevents redness and pimples on the skin.

Add them in your diet

“Being a vegetarian has lots of benefits. Like, one can try veggie food to make their skin glow. Also, it can improve your digestive system and sleeping habits” says Priyanka, a dietician at Nitya Medical Centre, Ghaziabad.

Usually, the problem of menopause arises after the age of forty in women, but you know what, a vegetarian diet can postpone it? By including foods like apples, cherries, raspberries, beets and olives you can have natural phytoestrogens which regulates the menstruation cycle. On the other hand, men feel more energetic and refreshed by having vegetarian foods.

Get amazing benefits

“I was a non vegetarian but killing someone just to add taste to our buds; I felt self – centered but now I have switched to a vegetarian diet and now I feel I’m spiritually high”, says Rimi Khurana.

Vegetarian diet is not only good for the human society and health but also, for animals and environment. The vegetarian diet reduces the destruction of forests and also helps in saving the endangered species. Vegetarian diets have countless benefits to the society and people should try switching onto being a vegetarian.

Picture Courtesy : Kuldeep Pundhir, OneWorldNews

So, do not only go as per the facts but try it and find out for yourself, the best results of being a vegetarian. Have a colorful dinner and boost up your immunity.