Whether you are a vegetarian by choice or due to your love for animals, there are several benefits of being a vegetarian.
Even if you are a meat eater planning to go the vegetarian way, among the first benefits of being a vegetarian is that you are more likely to remain healthy throughout your life compared to a meat eater.
There are several reasons to it.
A vegetarian diet is a good mix of all the major food groups such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins, where a non-vegetarian diet contains more of protein and fat.
One of the biggest benefits of being a vegetarian is that it lowers the risk of getting a heart disease.
It has been observed that people eating less or no meat are less at risk of developing a heart related disorder.
The fat and cholesterol present in meat easily get deposited in the arteries, especially the main artery supplying blood to the heart.
The chances of this happening are obviously less if you are a vegetarian.
A vegetarian diet including vegetable and fruits decreases the risk of developing ischemic heart disorder.
Research has also shown that including vegetables and fruits reduces the risk of heart disorder by 24% compared to people eating meat on a regular basis.
Fruits and vegetables are also rich in magnesium, potassium, fiber, and antioxidants, which protect the body against cardiovascular disorders.
Food rich in oats, dry beans, apples and carrots help in lowering cholesterol.
Thus preventing heart disease is among the best benefits of being a vegetarian.