which is the diference in living time betwen a vegetarian person and a no vegetarian?

Answer 1

Interesting question. There hadn't been a lot of definitive evidence that vegetarians extended their life expectancy...until recently.

"The average life expectancy of people who had been vegetarian for 20 years or more was 86.5 years, compared with 82.9 for the short-term vegetarians."

It features a 122 year old woman:
"When a vegetarian, Marie-Louise Meilleur, was named as the world’s oldest person at 122, the usual hunt for the secret of her longevity ensued. Was it hard work, religion, having a lot of friends, a good man, a life of abstinence, being a non-smoker?

For the French-Canadian woman who took up fencing at 85, smoked until she was 95, still rode a bicycle at 100 and made a rap CD at 121, the reason for living so long was put down to a vegetarian diet, supplemented by modest amounts of olive oil, port wine and chocolate.

Meilleur, who died six years ago, was the latest in a long line of holders of the title as the world’s oldest person whose diets have been exclusively or largely vegetarian."

Here's this great article, from an unbiased website on aging in general. Check it out!

Answer 2

I think life expectancy has more to do with other factors... although being vegetarian is thought to reduce the risk of heart disease, blood pressure problems and certain cancers (among other things)... so I guess that would be a perk. Still... things like whether or not you smoke, whether or not you work/live in a highly poluted/toxic environment, family history of disease, etc. has a lot more to do with it than being veggie or not.

The only time being vegetarian hurts your health is if you become deficient in certain nutrients... however by knowing what you're doing, balancing your diet right, and taking supplements if you need it, you can avoid any deficiencies. You can't just eat salad and be healthy... but if you throw in your beans and nuts and a variety of veggies (making sure you're mixing your calciums and vitamins, etc)... you can be totally healthy.

Answer 3

It's not that simple, both categories have their pros and cons. Genetics has allot to do with it too. If you're vegetarian you have to eat lots of nuts and legumes to get your protein. but if get all your daily requirements and exercise, either can live just as long as the other

Answer 4

I find it amounts to the same. I'm veggie, my husband isn't. If you mean prep time for cooking, it all depends on what you are preparing. I find vegetarian food takes a little less time than preparing "meat loaf" for example. Hope this helps,

Cheers,

Answer 5

people who eat meat ONCE or TWICE a week (and not more and not less) live the longest.. I cant remember where I read this but they said the vegetarian diet isnt sufficient and eating too much meat isnt good either...

Answer 6

My partner is and I'm not but I only eat pig and poultry..( ham and chicken ).
I cook most of the meals but find myself probably eating more veggie food now.
But I done have a problem making us the same meal. I just vary it a bit.
I think we both eat healthily