| Do you have a weight problem? Are you dealing | | | | diet. - Lacto-ovo vegetarians - They include |
| with obesity and the gamut of issues related | | | | dairy products (lacto) and eggs (ovo) in |
| with being overweight like a greater risk of | | | | their diet along with fruits and vegetables. |
| colon problems and heart disease? Sadly, the | | | | This diet provides a great way to transition |
| latest statistics show that in America, 60% | | | | from a non-vegetarian diet to a vegetarian |
| people are either overweight or obese. All | | | | diet because its not as strict as vegans. - |
| over the world, cardiovascular surgeons and | | | | Pesco- and Pollo-Vegetarians - |
| dieticians have been recommending a high | | | | Pesco-vegetarians include fish in their diet |
| fiber diet for successful weight loss. | | | | whereas pollo-vegetarians include chicken. |
| Research has shown the key role played by a | | | | Thus, these cannot be strictly included in |
| balanced diet in prevention of chronic | | | | vegetarianism. However, they are strong |
| illnesses and longevity. A balanced diet | | | | advocates of healthy and organic food choices |
| should be low in animal products and fat, and | | | | for detoxification and health reasons. A |
| high in vegetables, fruits and any other high | | | | vegetarian diet, regardless of its form, |
| fiber foods. A balanced diet, by its very | | | | gives a weight loss benefit mainly due to its |
| definition tends towards 'vegetarianism.' | | | | calorie density. This means that a fiber rich |
| Such a diet can help regulate digestion, | | | | diet fills you up quicker, and helps curb |
| maintain healthy cholesterol and blood sugar | | | | your appetite. That is a natural way to eat |
| levels. However vegetarianism is not a | | | | less and shed excess weight. However, even |
| short-term diet - it's a lifestyle choice. | | | | vegetarians need to watch their overall |
| Research shows a statistical correlation | | | | calorie intake to remain healthy. A |
| between long term vegetarianism and more | | | | vegetarian brownie or lasagna can add to the |
| physical activity and less smoking and | | | | waistline as easily as burgers and fries. If |
| drinking related toxicity. Vegetarians also | | | | you go vegetarian, you must have a variety of |
| show lower death rates from chronic disease. | | | | plant based foods and high fiber whole grains |
| There are various types of vegetarians: - | | | | and avoid fatty foods to maximize benefits. |
| Vegans or strict vegetarians - They do not | | | | If you are concerned with good health and a |
| eat or use any animal products. Fur and | | | | long life, you must consider vegetarianism or |
| leather is avoided along with edible products | | | | at least increase your intake or raw foods |
| of animal origin like honey. Their staple | | | | and fiber. Along with weight loss benefits, a |
| diet is rich in vegetables, fruits, legumes, | | | | vegetarian diet can increase our energy |
| grains, seeds and plant based fats. - Raw | | | | levels and reduce risk of chronic diseases. |
| vegans - They are vegans whose diet consists | | | | Isn't that worth considering? |
| of largely raw vegan foods. This includes | | | | |
| foods like sprouted grains, fermented foods, | | | | Brandon H. Masters is a Health Enthusiast, |
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| provides a simple and tasty way to weight | | | | educating others on the benefits of wellness |
| loss. Raw vegan foods also have high fiber | | | | solutions through better nutrition and |
| content so people don't feel hungry on this | | | | detoxification. |