Health nutrition facts on the benefits of vegetarian/veganism?

Posted by admin on May 31st, 2010 and filed under health and nutrition | 3 Comments »

i am already veggie and i have a few
just need some more for a school project any would be appreciated
:)
and quotes or stuff you can add id be grateful for too thx :] xxx

A well-planned vegetarian diet provides a decreased risk for heart disease, certain types of cancers, and type II diabetes. Those who follow a vegetarian diet are less likely to be obese. Look up the Seventh Day Adventist studies online because they provide good information on health benefits of vegetarianism.

"The beef industry has contributed to more American deaths than all the wars of this century, all natural disasters, and all automobile accidents combined. If beef is your idea of "real food for real people" you’d better live real close to a real good hospital."
-Dr. Neal Barnard, MD

"The report reviews scientific findings on trans-fats and finds that eating any at all raises levels of low-density lipoprotein – the so-called bad cholesterol. Therefore, if a limit were to be set, it should be zero. Rimm said the panel, made up of nutritionists, biochemists, pediatricians and others, decided not to do that. "We can´t tell people to stop eating all meat and all dairy products," he said. "Well, we could tell people to become vegetarians," he added. "If we were truly basing this only on science, we would, but it is a bit extreme."
-A Reuter’s press release

3 Responses

  1. baby gurl Says:

    Take a look at this (ignore the outdated numbers):
    http://inslide.com/respect/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=9

    Here are some quotes:
    http://www.quotegarden.com/vegetarianism.html

    Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet. ~Albert Einstein
    References :

  2. smiling_veggie Says:

    A well-planned vegetarian diet provides a decreased risk for heart disease, certain types of cancers, and type II diabetes. Those who follow a vegetarian diet are less likely to be obese. Look up the Seventh Day Adventist studies online because they provide good information on health benefits of vegetarianism.

    "The beef industry has contributed to more American deaths than all the wars of this century, all natural disasters, and all automobile accidents combined. If beef is your idea of "real food for real people" you’d better live real close to a real good hospital."
    -Dr. Neal Barnard, MD

    "The report reviews scientific findings on trans-fats and finds that eating any at all raises levels of low-density lipoprotein – the so-called bad cholesterol. Therefore, if a limit were to be set, it should be zero. Rimm said the panel, made up of nutritionists, biochemists, pediatricians and others, decided not to do that. "We can´t tell people to stop eating all meat and all dairy products," he said. "Well, we could tell people to become vegetarians," he added. "If we were truly basing this only on science, we would, but it is a bit extreme."
    -A Reuter’s press release
    References :

  3. Kim N Says:

    This website, run by the Mayo Clinic, has a copy of the vegetarian food pyramid on it. Use it when planing your meals.
    Vegetarian diet: How to get the best nutrition
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vegetarian-diet/HQ01596

    The Protein Myth
    Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
    http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/protein_myth.html
    References :

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