The Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\nVegetarians have a huge advantage over meat eaters in the long term. They live longer and are generally 30 pounds lighter. That\u2019s right, eating vegetables helps you maintain a healthy weight and can add up to 10 years to your life!<\/p>\n
Vegetarians are less likely to get diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Plants, unlike animal products, do not contain cholesterol and saturated fats, which have been linked to high cholesterol and cardiovascular problems.<\/p>\n
Even among vegetarians, health outcomes vary depending on food choices.<\/p>\n
There are three main types of vegetarian diets.<\/p>\n
Lacto-ovo-vegetarians are the most common. They eat all dairy products and eggs in addition to vegetables. Lacto-vegetarians eat dairy products, but no eggs, and ovo-vegetarians eat eggs, but no dairy.<\/p>\n
Strict vegetarians live solely on vegetables, pulses (lentils, beans, peas), and grains. They do not consume any animal products at all.<\/p>\n
Go Vegetarian!<\/strong><\/p>\nAs you can imagine, completely overhauling your diet is not easy, so having a good reason why you\u2019re doing it is a BIG help.<\/p>\n
Better health is obviously a great reason to go vegetarian. Your health goals will keep you going when the going gets tough.<\/p>\n
The first step to becoming a vegetarian is to find protein substitutes and recipes you enjoy making and eating. Here\u2019s something fun: challenge yourself to try a new vegetarian recipe each week as you transition into this new lifestyle. And remember that many of your favorite restaurants offer vegetarian-friendly options. You can even check their menus online.<\/p>\n
Stay Vegetarian!<\/strong><\/p>\nIt\u2019s normal to have cravings during the transition period. One way to deal with these cravings is through the use of meat substitutes.<\/p>\n
For instance, you don\u2019t have to give up spaghetti and meatballs when you become a vegetarian because you\u2019ll be able to find a variety of meatless substitutes at your local market. Granted, it might taste a little bit different at first but you\u2019ll get used to it and reach the point where you like it even more because of how much better you feel.\u00a0 Keep in mind that you will be adding up to ten extra quality years of life, on average, by adopting this diet.<\/p>\n
Some people choose to avoid substitutes because they keep the cravings alive and don\u2019t taste the same as meat products. They opt for alternative protein sources like lentils, beans, peas, dairy, and eggs.<\/p>\n
Living with Non-Vegetarians<\/strong><\/p>\nIt\u2019s not easy to stick to a vegetarian diet when the rest of the family is eating meat. Sometimes it feels like you have to choose between enjoying dinner with your family or vegetarianism. But most families are glad to support their loved one\u2019s healthier choices.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s totally possible to live with meat eaters and not give in to your cravings for burgers. All it takes is time and practice. Talk to them about your reasons for becoming a vegetarian, and they will no doubt support you just as long as you\u2019re not being critical or judgmental of their dietary choices.<\/p>\n
At the end of the day, what healthy family wouldn\u2019t want their loved ones to be around for an extra decade of laughter and joy? Keep the end goal in mind, and you\u2019ll do just fine as you transition into a vegetarian lifestyle.<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There are many reasons to become a vegetarian. Although some people choose to do so for religious or ethical reasons, more and more Americans are choosing the vegetarian lifestyle for health reasons. The Benefits Vegetarians have a huge advantage over meat eaters in the long term. They live longer and are generally 30 pounds lighter….<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2338,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[1511],"aware":[1754,1753],"class_list":["post-6252","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all","tag-all","aware-activity","aware-wellness"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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