"Boost YOUR Health the Natural Way with the Vegetarian Diet & Lead a Longer, Healthier Life"

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YOU know someone who became a vegetarian?

Did you sneer at him or her with a "You're a fool!" remark? Or you asked him or her out of curiosity, "Why did you do that?" Though vegetarian and vegan eating are common enough these days, you probably still be surprised to find one among your friends.

You'll realise that vegetarians and vegans come from all walks of life. Some have been our leaders and heroes; others, our ancestors, neighbors, colleagues and friends.

If you ask them, "why did you do that?(become vegetarian)", most vegetarians will tell you about the better health they enjoy.

Yes, vegetarian and vegan diets do make you healthier.

Unbelievable? Just look at these hard facts :

• Vegetarians have a 20% lower mortality rate from all illness. This means we don't get sick too often and we live longer.



• For every 1% increase in blood cholesterol, heart disease risk increases by 2-3%. Vegans eat plenty of plant foods which contain lots of soluble fiber, the most powerful cholesterol-lowering agent. That's why vegans have the lowest total and LDL cholesterol levels among all other dietary groups.



• In many world-wide research, diet consists of fiber-rich food does help to avoid certain cancer especially colorectal cancer. The reason is simple : fiber softens and add bulk to stool, thereby hastens passage of fecal waste through the guts.
  
  This will prevent constipation(toxic wastes remain in the body too long is unhealthy), diarrhea and maintains the normal functioning and regularity of the colon.



• One other thing you may have noticed is the new vegetarian's leaner look. Vegetarians tend to be slimmer than meat eaters, and they stay physically fit as they age.

Do you know vegetarianism has been around for many decades?

That's right - origins of vegetarianism dated as far back as thousands of years ago with committed pioneers like Pythagoras (Greek mathetician), Buddha, Plato and Plutarch.

This came as no surprise as the early humans were believed to be gatherers than hunters, therefore they were likely to be mainly plant-eaters.

But we only started to use the term "vegetarianism" in the mid-1800s. It was created by the British Vegetarian Society which meant in Latin as "whole, sound, fresh, lively".

In Nov 1944, Donald Watson created the word "vegan" from "VEGetariaN" and founded the Vegan Society. Veganism goes one step further by excluding animal products from their lifestyle.

From 1800s onwards, under the inspiration of many great vegetarian leaders, coupled with the efforts of many vegan societies worldwide in spreading the spirit of vegetarianism, followers of vegetarian or vegan lifestyles are growing in numbers each day.

You probably known some of these vegetarian leaders like Reverend William Cowherd, Joseph Brotherton, Reverend William Melcalfe, Slyvester Graham, Bronson Alcott, George Bernard Shaw, Donald Watson, Ghandi, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein.

So what's so inspiring about the spirit of vegetarianism which entices so many people to become vegetarians/vegans?

As Sir George Bernard Shaw aptly describes the sentiments of vegans and vegetarians, "My situation is a solemn one. Life is offered to me on condition of eating beefsteaks. But death is better than cannibalism. My will contains directions for my funeral, which will be followed not by mourning coaches, but by oxen, sheep, flocks of poultry, and a small traveling aquarium of live fish, all wearing white scarfs in honor of the man who perished rather than eat his fellow creatures."

Mr Neal Barnard, M.D, one of America’s leading advocates for health, nutrition, and higher standards in research was quoted as "The beef industry has contributed to more American deaths than all the wars of this century, all natural disasters, and all automobile accidents combined. If beef is your idea of "real food for real people" you'd better live real close to a real good hospital."

Whether we're motivated to stop eating meat by our ethical standards or religious beliefs, we fully understand we can survive on meatless diets. Most important of all, we reap the health benefits.

Plant-Based Diet That Benefits Your Health

The health benefits of vegetarian eating are REAL, and the word is finally getting out! Scientists all over the world are confirming what vegetarians and vegans have always known and tried to tell you.

The British Medical Association and the American Dietetic Association are just two medical societies that recommend you to follow a vegetarian diet. Vegetarian eating is finally being taken seriously - fortunately for us!

Prevent heart disease, lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure

If you compare plant based foods with animal food products, you'll quickly see why vegetarians are healthier.

Maybe you've heard eating too much red meat can raise cholesterol and cause heart diseases. Most animal food products are high in saturated fat, and they're the main source of cholesterol in your diet if you're not a vegetarian.

Did you know that by contrast, vegetarian foods help prevent... more tips >>

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