Is a vegetarian diet healtheir than a meat eating diet?

Are the reports of increased longevity true?



Thanks.Is a vegetarian diet healtheir than a meat eating diet?
NO DIET IS HEALTHIER....if you eat meat and veg but pig out on junk food its not healthy......if you eat veggies and pig out on junk food its not healthy.....if you eat a well balanced veggie diet it is healthy.....if you eat a well balanced diet of meat and veg then it is healthy.....for example i eat lean organic meats...plenty of fruit and veg...exercise 4 times a week and im in perfect health.....SO it doesnt matter what diet you choose aslong as you dont consume too much fat or sugar and you do plenty of exercise.
yes it is healthier.Is a vegetarian diet healtheir than a meat eating diet?
NO IT IS NOT%26gt;



Although some meats have a high fat count,



in a vego diet you need to take supplements to maintain a healthy balance wich still isnt as good as eating meat. You need iron, fibre etc etc from meat,



STAY A CARNIVORE IF YOU WANT TO LIVE LONG!
yes veg*n is much better for your health, the animals and the planet!



Vegan Nutrition: Vegan Food: How to be a Healthy Vegan.



http://www.downbound.com/Vegan_Human_Nut…

http://vegannutrition.net/

http://www.vegsoc.org/info/vegan-nutriti…

http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/

http://www.vegetarian-nutrition.info



work out exactly what you need and then eat veg*n foods that give you great health.



for free and easy recipes go to:

http://www.vegetariantimes.org



You can buy most things at your local large food store. buy the ingredience for the meals.



make dinner, and save some for the next day's lunch.



good luck.Is a vegetarian diet healtheir than a meat eating diet?
Both diets can be healthy or unhealthy. Depends on if you eat processed, junk food or healthy food. Exercise also increases your life span.
Yea, I think so. There have been several reports about vegetarians living longer, having a higer IQ, being happier, and having TONS of energy.



Someone mentioned vegans not getting enough iron, but that isn't always true. some cerial provides a hefty amount of iron.



I think the longevity is increased, but others may argue.
It depends. Some people who eat meat may be unhealthier depending on how they cook the meat. Some people eat too much fried and baked meats that are full of grease. If a person boils their meat, or bakes their meat on a rack (that drains the grease), they can have a really healthy diet is balanced properly with vegetables, and healthy sides.

You don't have to be a vegetarian to be healthier.
Yes, a vegetarian diet is healthier than a meat based diet, as long as you follow a sensible nutritional well balanced diet.



If vegetarians are listless looking (as per comments by goldenrox) it is because they eat lots of “junk” – (i.e.) unhealthy fats, processed flour and refined sugar products, such as, hot chips, cheese on crackers, bread, pasta, cakes.



On this site alone, I have noticed many teenage vegetarians avoid fresh fruit %26amp; vegetables.



I consume a least five servings of fresh fruit and a least five servings of fresh vegetables, every single day and I certainly don’t look listless. In fact, people keep commenting on how well %26amp; healthy I look.



According to several societies (diabetic society is one) a vegetarian or vegan diet are two of the healthiest on the planet.



There is a DVD out called “A Diet for all Reasons” by Michael Klaper MD. In it he states “There is absolutely no nutrient, no protein, no vitamin, no mineral, that can’t be obtained from plant-based foods”.



The Rave Diet say pretty much the same thing on their “Eating Plus Second Edition” DVD





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in most cases,yes.Too much red meat can effect the heart. But,red meat also has protein in it.I dont eat red meat but, get the protein i need,i make sure i eat plenty of fruits, vegetables,and peanuts.(god i sound like a parent XD)
I was on a more or less meaty/eggy/dairy diet all my life and right now I am dying from Lupus (the autoimmune rheumatic disease). I have tried ALL possible lifestyles to cure my disease, medicaments do not help, Ajurveda does not help, yogurt-diet NO, organic food with lean meat and fish NO, Mediterranean diet (lots of fish) NO, all vegetarian with eggs and milk NO. I get sick this instant after meat, you could put me in a reality show for a laugh, because my face gets all red, but I mean REALLY red, not like flushing, it is like my blood cells would burst any moment and I get rashes all over my face.



Now I am switching to the ONLY lifestyle I did not try, low-fat, low-sugar vegan food (according to this: http://www.lupusrecoverydiet.com/ ). I lost so much time - I could have been perfectly fine and healthy now - and only because too many people scared me off through all those "meat is soo healthy for you" claims!



I am so mad about those silly "meat is healthy" guys. I am almost dead! And my face does NOT get full of rashes if I eat vegetables! People who eat a lot of meat die earlier and are generally more often overweight and more often sick. I am sure about it, since I can watch my body break down after any animal products, while I feel ok or even better eating vegetables and fruits. It's a plain fact.



And if I can stay alive long enough (since my disease is 50% deadly this or that way), I will do everything to become as healthy as possible. Than I will have a page online with lots of photos of me playing basketball and doing skateboard tricks! And show for real what is possible through plain vegetarian food!



Really, I never heard ANY successful healing stories of people who switched to meat and became healthier in the long run. Never! But tons of people who skipped meat and "suddenly" had no cholesterol or reversed Diabetes or healed heart stroke. It is such a plain fact, that fanatic meat eaters become aggressive, because they fear it might affect their life - yes, maybe one day meat eaters will have to pay much higher insurance because of (already now) scientifically proven risks through this lifestyle, or maybe they will get no jobs, who would want sickly people in his company?
NO ... the longest lived people are the Japanese and they are pesco-vegetarians for the most part . . . or the new term: Flexitarian vegetarians.



Also, a report came out that the best cardio diet is the Mediterranean diet because of the fresh veggies, olive oil, nuts, fish and seafood.



A "strict" vegetarian diet is not all that healthy, really.
well come to the world of vegetarian because of you more and more animals will save their lives thanks :)

Proteins: Body's protein needs can be provided by either animal or plant sources. Mixed protein diet obtained from various plant sources is better than animal protein and is recommended in diabetes, renal diseases and liver diseases. Mixed protein diet from different plant sources has been the pattern of diet in India for all vegetarians.



Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are mainly found in plant foods; like cereals, grains, fresh and dry fruits, legumes, vegetable, greens, nuts etc. plant carbohydrates include' large amounts of starches, sugar and fibers which are important for gut functions. The body is better suited to a high carbohydrate diet than a low carbohydrate diet. In fact 55% of the food intake should be carbohydrate. All animal products do not contain carbohydrate which is essential for body.



Fat: Plant fats differ from animal fats in two different ways 1) they are cholesterol free 2) they generally contain more polyunsaturated fat and less saturated fats. Plant fats usually have higher polyunsaturated fat value than animal fats.



A diet which is low in cholesterol and which contains fat of a high PIS value is associated with a lower incident of coronary health disease.



Vitamins and Minerals: plant foods are rich in many vitamins and minerals.



Vitamin D: Vitamin D is obtained by exposure of skin to sun light and this is not a problem in India.



Calcium: The vegetarians can meet their needs for calcium from dairy products. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Dark green vegetables are good sources of Riboflavin as are legumes and whole grain cereal.



Iron: The problem of iron deficiency is relatively common but vitamin C significantly enhances absorption of iron hence it is advisable for vegetarians to include with each meal a food high in vitamin C which as lime, citrus fruits or juices.



Zinc: Zinc is found in large number of plant foods.



Fiber: Fiber is found only in vegetarian food like whole grain cereals, legumes, greens, fruits, vegetable etc.



Thus in vegetarian foods all requirement of nutrition for body growth and maintenance is fulfilled. One can have a complete and balanced diet provided we take enough food which is as close to nature as possible in maintaining sturdy and disease free body. It is equally helpful in curing many diseases.



ADVANTAGES OF VEGETARIAN DIET:

More %26amp; more evidence is surfacing that directly links a prolonged non- vegetarian diet to diseases as cancers, heart diseases, diabetes, asthma just to name a few.



1. LOGEVITY: Vegetarian can expect to live 4-10 years longer then the non-vegetarians.



" Source: Seventh day Adventists study



2. LESS HEART DISEASE: Because of low fat, saturated fat and cholesterol content of the vegetarian diet the risk of heart disease is lowered. High blood cholesterol levels are associated with increased risk of heart disease.



3. LESS CANCER: Up to 40% of all cancers are diet related. Cancer death rates have been associated with obesity and high fat / low fiber diet. Vitamin A %26amp; C are thought to be protective against colon cancer. Low fat diets protect against prostrate and breast cancer. Indoles, lignans, isoflavones, protease inhibitors which are present in plant foods and shown to be potent anti carcinogens.



4. LESS BOWEL DISEASE: Diverticular disease and appendicitis occur more frequently with low fiber intake as in meat diet.



5. LEES OBESITY %26amp; LESS INCIDENCE OF DIABETES: It is easier to plan a low fat diet for a vegetarian then for a meat eater. The fiber in plant food dilutes the energy %26amp; provides a satisfying meal without all the calories. Diabetes over the age of 40 seems to be related to obesity.
It really depends. There are some vegetarians that just eat a lot of junk foods, and very little fruits, veggies, and nuts, so they would not be healthier than a meat eater at all. There also people who eat meat but eat tons of junk food too...so if you want to be healthy and are willing to eat lots of fruits and veggies, it probably will be healthier to be a vegetarian, as long as you get enough protein and essential nutrients.