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The Many Health Benefits of Vegetarian and Vegan Diets

No matter why you make the switch, whether for moral or health reasons, there is no doubt that vegetarianism can reduce your risk of several deadly diseases. This can help you lead a longer, healthier life than those who enjoy meat products on a regular basis.  And with greater access to vegetarian/vegan meals, there is no reason to at least consider these more nutritious, less toxic diets. What are the main benefits?

1. Weight loss

Because plants and fruits are high in nutrients and low in calories, they are more satisfying that most other foods. They also contain a high water and fiber content, which help us cleanse our bodies by removing toxins.  On average, a new vegetarian will loss a significant amount of weight as his/her daily caloric intake drops and fat content falls.

2. Better digestion

As we mentioned, fruit and plant products contain a lot of fiber, which is indigestible matter that passes right through us, promoting healthy bowel movements and removing waste and toxins from our bodies in the process.

3. A healthier heart

Numerous studies have found that dietary fiber helps reduce cholesterol levels because fruits and veggies are naturally fat and cholesterol free.

Author
Dr. Charles Goldsmith Dr. Charles Goldsmith started his career as an OB/GYN over 30 years ago. He ran a successful practice but noticed his clients consistently requesting assistance with weight loss. After countless hours of research and studying the numerous aspects of weight loss, Dr. Goldsmith determined that weight loss is very complex and needed to be supervised by a physician.

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