Is vegetarian food really good to maintain goodhealth and remain fit?

Answer 1

Well, I've been at it for ten, almost eleven years now. I run 20-30 miles a week, I work out regularly, my cholesterol levels are very good, and every test I've had--and I've had some pretty extensive ones--have all been positive. I'm on no medications, and my doctor is very pleased with my condition.

I'd say that I'm pretty healthy.

Read T. Colin Campbell's book, "The China Study," a long test of people in rural China who live(d) almost exclusively on a vegetarian diet, and the findings on their lack of heart disease and cancers is quite convincing.

Recent Western findings--these have been reported in the popular press so you've either seen them or at least had the chance to--show that more vegetables in our diet is good for us, the American Heart Association admitted some years ago that their limit of 300mg of cholesterol a day and 30% of calories from fat isn't the best for us, it won't lead us to optimum health, but it's the lowest they thought they could get us to go and still listen to them, for they decided that it was the best they could do without causing us to change our lifestyle.

But of course, it's the lifestyle that causes the heart disease and a lot of our cancers. Vegetarian diets help us avoid many of the degenerative diseases that plague our society and increasingly--as others adopt a western lifestyle--our whole world.

The Food Pyramid website says:

"Vegetarian diets can meet all the recommendations for nutrients. The key is to consume a variety of foods and the right amount of foods to meet your calorie needs. Follow the food group recommendations for your age, sex, and activity level to get the right amount of food and the variety of foods needed for nutrient adequacy. Nutrients that vegetarians may need to focus on include protein, iron, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B12."

So, with research showing that more and more vegetables are good for us, with the government saying that vegetarian diets can meet all of our nutritional needs, and with all the vegetarians around who show that vegetarian diets work, I think we can safely answer your question with a "yes."

Answer 2

It really depends on what kind of vegetarian diet you choose.
The standard American diet is about 50% fat; oddly enough many vegetarians end up with a similar percentage of fat in their diet. So a vegetarian diet can be healthier, but you still have to think about the amount of fat in your diet.
Most Americans get more protein than they need every day, and so long as you are eating a variety of foods you will get plenty on a vegetarian diet as well.

Answer 3

sure...eggs are a product from an animal however the egg isn't a residing element and the animal it got here from became not slaughtered to get the egg. notwithstanding there are some categories of vegetarians, the main element all of them have in consumer-friendly is they consume no animal flesh (this contains fish even with what some ignorant human beings might think of). for the reason that egg isn't flesh, it is seen vegetarian friendly. Lacto-Ovo vegetarians (the main consumer-friendly) use dairy and egg.

Answer 4

Yes it is! You’ll have more energy. Good nutrition generates more usable energy—energy to keep pace with the kids, tackle that home improvement project or have better sex more often, Michael F. Roizen, MD, says in The RealAge Diet. Too much fat in your bloodstream means that arteries won’t open properly and that your muscles won’t get enough oxygen. The result? You feel zapped. Balanced vegetarian diets are naturally free of cholesterol-laden, artery-clogging animal products that physically slow us down and keep us hitting the snooze button morning after morning. And because whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables are so high in complex carbohydrates, they supply the body with plenty of energizing fuel.

Also, You’ll live longer. If you switch from the standard American diet to a vegetarian diet, you can add about 13 healthy years to your life, says Michael F. Roizen, MD, author of The RealAge Diet: Make Yourself Younger with What You Eat. “People who

consume saturated, four-legged fat have a shorter life span and more disability at the end of their lives. Animal products clog your arteries, zap your energy and slow down your immune system. Meat eaters also experience accelerated cognitive and sexual dysfunction at a younger age.”

Answer 5

Yes, it's the best. I was born anemic, and now I'm vegan. My anemia is actually gone. Given, because I was born anemic, I will have to watch these levels forever, as I could slip on iron anytime, but for now I'm perfect. I am not overweight anymore. I have the best bloodwork in my family (compared to my sister who is vegetarian, and my parents who are meat-eating). I feel better than ever. I rarely get any kind of break-out (though I'm only 15 and it's normal to get one). I never get sick and only go to the doctor for physicals needed for school. My only problem is that I am unable to sleep well, but that has nothing to do with veganism.

Answer 6

Many studies have found that protein of animals, examples, meat, cheese, milk... have been linked to lower intelligence, shorten life expectancy and there are certain chemicals in animal proteins that age your skin. This could be due to hormones and antibiotics that are given to animals. Many cancers, heart disease, and diabetes are linked to these additives.

Carl Lewis was at his peak in his career when he was a Vegan.

You can get more than your share of protein from soy, seeds, nuts, dry beans and green, leafy or colorful vegetables.

P.S. Please remember vegans eat absolutely no animal products. Vegetarians come in various types:

Lacto-Ovo: east eggs and milk or milk products

Pesce-Pollo: eats polutry and/or fish

There are others I can't remember off the top of my head.

Answer 7

Not if you eat vegetarian junk food. You have to eat mostly whole, unrefined foods and plenty of veggies. Most of your fat intake should be modorate and from nuts, avocados, and seeds, not tubs of margerine.

Answer 8

It can be a very healthy diet as long as you get enough protein.

Answer 9

studys show vegetarians live longer, and the following people are all vegetarians
Hank Aaron (baseball player)

Steve Berra (pro skateboarder)

Brendan Brazier (ironman triathlete)

Peter Brock (race car driver)

Peter Burwash (tennis player)

Andreas Cahling (champion bodybuilder)

Chris Campbell (Olympic wrestler)

Sally Eastall (marathon runner)

Ruth Heidrich (3-time Ironman)

Desmond Howard (football, Heisman trophy winner)

Billie Jean King (tennis)

Romy Korz (ballerina)

Killer Kowalski (wrestler)

Tony LaRussa (pro-baseball manager)

Debbie Lawrence (5k record holder)

Marv Levy (pro-football head coach)

Carl Lewis (Olympic track star)

Bill Manetti (powerlifting champion)

Mike Manzoori (pro skateboarder)

Edwin Moses (Olympic track star)

Joe Namath (football player)

Martina Navratilova (tennis player)

Robert Parnish (basketball player)

Bill Pearl (bodybuilder)

Anthony Peeler (basketball player)

Laban Pheidas (pro skateboarder)

Lawrence Phillips (football player)

Pat Reeves (powerlifter)

Murray Rose (Olympic swimmer)

Lucy Stephens (tri-athlete)


most of them won many many gold medals, so yea I think is good

Answer 10

yes.... it's a lot better for you as long as you keep eating enough protein (bean, peanuts and other foods can give you protein)