I'm Vegetarian and was wondering if it had any health benifits.?

Answer 1

If you eat a well-balanced vegetarian diet, you will have the advantage of having a lower fat and cholesterol intake, which will put you at lower risk for heart disease, obesity and other related conditions. The fat that you do consume is more likely to be the good (ie unsaturated) kind as well, Also, if you are vegan you won't be eating any cholesterol at all!

The increase in fiber intake also means you are less likely to develop problems with your digestive system. Most notably, you will have a much lower risk of colon cancer.

You are also less likely to be deficient in most nutrients and vitamins, since you should be eating more fruits and vegetables.

In the flip side, you are more likely to be deficient in iron and B12, so make sure you are eating enough of those.

Of course, you need to make sure you are eating a healthy vegetarian diet, or the above points are moot.

Answer 2

Being a vegetarian is a great choice and it's perfectly healthy. For me being a vegetarian is almost impossible because I like meat so much. Some benefits might be low cholesterol because you're not consuming any meat products and it's much better for your colon.

Answer 3

People usually don't become vegetarians without being aware of the health benefits. You may want to do more research before committing to such a lifestyle choice.

Answer 4

No more benefits that a moderate well-balanced diet AND with a moderate well-balanced diet you are not under the stress of socially awkward behavior when you are out, not having to forage for food, read labels, worry about having the right nutrients, no supplements needed, no flatulence, you actually get to LIVE LIFE, etc., etc. etc.

You might want to google "Flexitarian Diets" and check out the websites.

Answer 5

I have so much more energy!

Answer 6

NO