Benefits of leading a vegetarian lifestyle

The probable reason for being a vegetarian


For any of the many reasons people choose to eat vegetarian food - religion, politics, finances, or health - one thing in common is that everyone prefers food that tastes delicious and provides good nutrition.


IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH : In particular a vegetarian diet has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and strokes. The consumption of many vegetarian foods such as grains, pulses, fruit and vegetables have health promoting properties such as helping to reduce the risk of cancer.


EASY TO DIGEST : Meat stays in the stomach for longer and is more time consuming to digest. Switching to a vegetarian diet will see a noticeable improvement in ease of digestion. By eating only vegetarian foods a person will feel less lethargic after eating a meal.


GOOD FOR ENVIRONMENT : Producing vegetarian foods is less intensive on the environment than looking after livestock. Animals require a higher % of land space and attention to give a corresponding output of food. With global warming threatening the availability of farming land, this point may become increasingly important. A vegetarian diet places less strain on environmental resources.


INCREMENT OF CONCENTRATION : Many spiritual traditions promote vegetarianism because it is a beneficial complement to spiritual practices like meditation.Meat embodies the consciousness of animals; this consciousness is more restless and aggressive. Vegetarian foods do not have this restlessness, they have a mild and peaceful vibration. This is a significant benefit of a vegetarian diet for those who practise meditation.


SAVE ANIMALS : Many become vegetarians because they don't like the idea of animals being unnecessarily killed.Being vegetarian avoids the promotion of animal cruelty.


FINANCIAL BENEFIT : If all of these things were not reason enough to become a vegetarian, there is the financial savings of it. Being a vegetarian is even good for your pocketbook. Health costs will go down because you will be in better physical and mental health. Try to buy fruits and vegetables in season, when they are fresh and plentiful and will cost less too.