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Becoming a vegetarian (Why become a vegetarian (Health (other healthy life…
Becoming a vegetarian
Why become a vegetarian
concerns about animal welfare
reduce carbon footprint
religion
respect for all living organisms (mostly Hinduïsm)
meat is too expensive
Health
Average lower BMI
less cholesteral --> lower blood pressure
other healthy life decissions:
Less smoking and drinking
19% lower risk of death from heartdisease
In the US:
millions eliminated red meat
8 million vegetarians
2 millions vegans
well balanced vegetarian diets are adequate
Still possible to gain weight
Read food labels
stay active
No need to go all the way
Mediterranean eating pattern
Longer life
less chronical illnesses
barely any meat
Mostly plant based diets
Negatives for vegans
lower amount of calcium intake
higher change of fractured bones
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Only found in animal products