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Heart Disease is a Killer! – A Vegetarian Lifestyle Change – The Anxiety is Understandable!
So you’ve decided to make the change to a vegetarian diet. It’s understandable that you will feel some anxiety as we are creatures of habit and resistant to change.
Heart disease is a killer – to make you feel at ease it’s important to point out the benefits of the decision you have taken to eventually eliminate all meat and animal products from your diet. For example, you should know that a vegetarian person has a much less chance of contracting many forms of cancer such as colon, breast, ovarian and prostate cancer as well as heart disease.
A study of women in Japan who follow western style, meat-based diets, showed that they are eight times more likely to develop breast cancer than women who follow the more traditional vegetarian lifestyle.
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Vegetarian Lifestyle – A Lifestyle With Many Benefits
Some people may tend to see vegetarians as cult-like people, roaming the streets to convince people to be the same, savers of chickens and cows and discriminated people in the society. But the truth is, the vegetarian culture does differ much with any other culture present in the society.
Actually, chances are that you may know some people in work, school or community who are silently enjoying the vegetarian lifestyle. Now, you can help dispel some of these negative thoughts about vegetarians and vegetarianism itself.
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Tips on Adding Variety to Your Vegetarian Lifestyle
Don’t limit yourself when planning a healthy vegetarian diet. Variety is very important if you plan on maintaining a vegetarian lifestyle. It’s important to include a wide variety of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, seeds and nuts in your meals. Your vegetarian diet needs to be nutrient-dense, interesting, and fun! When you serve your favorite dishes, add variety by serving different side dishes, snacks and desserts.
Sample a wide variety of grains such as barley, quinoa, couscous, bulgur, and wheat berries. Try vegetables and fruits from different cuisines, such as bok choy. Try new foods frequently. This will keep your diet interesting.
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