Why Choose Vegan Diets?
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With lots of diet programs being introduced these days,
maybe you're confused as to which type of diet will give
you the best weight loss result that you have always wanted.
There are actually a lot of things to consider before you choose.
First, you have to ask yourself, "Are you really up for the
challenge of restricting yourself from eating some meals that
you used to eat?" Two, "Do you really intend to stick to your
diet no matter how tempting your environment is?" And three,
"For you, what are the foods that you think will best provide
you with the best weight loss benefits?" After you answer all
these three, then you're ready to go with vegan diets.
Vegan Diet Facts
Vegan diets are considered to be one of the most effective
ways to lose weight and stay healthy. But just because this
type of diet is mostly about vegetables, you also have to give
up all animal foods. Wrong. You can still enjoy certain foods
other than vegetables, as long as your doctor recommends some
modifications. That is why you have to know that vegetarianism
is divided into several subtypes, depending on the types of foods
restricted, namely semi-vegetarian, pesco-vegetarian, lacto-vegetarian,
and lacto-ovo vegetarian.
In semi-vegetarian, you are restricted from eating all red meat like
pork, lamb, and beef. However, you can very much enjoy fish and poultry,
together with dairy products. Meanwhile, in pesco-vegetarian, all animal
products are prohibited, except for seafood and fish. Some doctors allow
dairy and eggs, although it's more of your choice if you want to eat
them or not. Now, in lacto-vegetarian, you cannot eat eggs, poultry,
and meat. The only animal products that you can enjoy are dairy and milk.
And lastly, in lacto-ovo vegetarian, you are allowed to eat animal by-products
like eggs, dairy, milk, and animal oils but not the animal meat.
Benefits of Vegan Diets
Over the years, many people, including celebrities, have experienced the
weight loss and health advantages of choosing vegan diets over other types
of diet programs. Why? Because vegetables have always been more nutritious
than other types of food products. They have less fat and cholesterol but
rich in nutrients just like raw food snacks. Unlike in meat meals, vegetables
contain antioxidants that are known to eliminate the free radicals, which
are the main causes of cell death and disease. These are also rich in fiber
and juice, so even if you eat more than the usual, you will feel fuller
without gaining more weight.
But aside from weight loss, vegan diets can also help you become healthier.
In Western countries, people who love to eat vegetables are found out to have
lower blood cholesterol and body mass index. Thus, they have a lower risk of
cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and other excessive weight gain related
conditions.
For the past 10 years Marilyn Reid has been active as an advocate for Alternative Health Therapies, with an emphasis on healthy living and raw food diets. Marilyn has been fascinated with the work of the Healthy Lifestyle Nutritionist and Guru, David Wolfe and has a blog which keeps up with the latest in the world of Healthy Lifestyles. Visit her blog at http://healthyfoodrawdiet.com
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