Pros and Cons of a Vegetarian Diet
This article is primarily for those who choose vegetarianism and wish to improve their health. Plant foods are beneficial, and yet a diet that excludes animal products has its pitfalls.
Dr. Khadi
Pros
A healthy vegetarian diet includes whole grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. They provide essential vitamins and minerals and reduce the risk of many chronic diseases.
Giving up animal fats lowers "bad" cholesterol and blood pressure. As a result, it also lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease.
This diet has a preventive effect on gallstones and kidney stones.
Vegetarianism helps people maintain a healthy weight. Thanks to a large amount of fiber in the diet, blood sugar levels are kept stable. In addition, whole grains and starchy vegetables blunt hunger. Together, this reduces the risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
Vegetarians and vegans in general are more health-conscious, eliminate "junk food," and eat a more diverse diet.
Cons
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