From reducing the risk of cancer , to adding ‘fire’ to ‘love’, these 7 health benefits of being vegetarian will make you quit meat and become vegetarian right away.
You can prevent many infections and other illnesses by removing meat from meals.
Being a vegetarian has many health benefits that can help make your life better, according to the Hidustan Times.
Take a look at all the good things about being a vegetarian:
1. Reduce the risk of cancer
Research published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention has praised the immune boosting power of fresh fruits and vegetables that vegetarians often eat.
This power can help reduce the risk of some cancers in vegetarians.
The study also found that a high-fiber diet reduces the risk of breast cancer, according to the Hidustan Times .
2. Enhance cardiovascular health
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition states that a vegetarian diet reduces the risk of heart disease by up to 33%. The reason is that meat-eaters tend to have higher levels of unhealthy cholesterol, leading to blocking arteries and increasing the risk of heart disease.
Not to mention, the vegetarian diet can control blood pressure and blood sugar, which can enhance heart health by controlling obesity, hypertension and diabetes.
3. Improve sex life
A survey conducted in the UK recently showed that up to 57% of vegetarians are capable of “fighting” 3-4 times a week compared to only 49% of meat eaters only 1-2 times a week, According to Hidustan Times .
Especially, up to 95% of vegetarians say they are satisfied with the sex life.
The study further explains that vegetarians often eat foods like maca, ginseng, star anise, and a variety of fruits and vegetables that have the properties to stimulate “love,” which can increase libido and increased satisfaction.
4. Prevent diabetes
The vegetarian diet focuses heavily on whole grains, vegetables and nuts. These foods basically have a low glycemic index, so don’t make your blood sugar spike immediately after eating.
That’s why a study, published in the journal Nutrition metabolic disease, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases, showed that vegetarian diet reduces up to 50% of diabetes risk, according to Hidustan Times .
5. Control blood pressure
According to a study published by Cambridge University Press (UK), vegetarians have lower blood pressure than non-vegetarians. Simply because food derived plants tend to have a fat content, sodium and lower cholesterol, should be able to control blood pressure, according Hidustan Times .
In addition, fruits and vegetables are rich in potassium, which also helps to lower blood pressure and prevent hypertension.
6. Help with weight loss
Research has concluded that a plant-only diet is healthier and more effective for weight loss by reducing the intake of saturated fat from meat.
Research also shows that a vegetarian diet supports weight loss by boosting metabolism, because vegetarians burn more calories than non-vegetarians in general.
7. Reduce asthma symptoms
A Swedish study found that vegetarian diet helps reduce asthma symptoms in some people.
It is possible that animal-based foods may contain allergens that cause inflammation and aggravate the condition of asthma patients, according to the Hidustan Times .