Ask yourself why go vegetarian, then ask your self why not?
What one may think of as absolute madness, especially those of us that are carnivores, others think of as body bliss. Why vegetarian, you may ask? Most only imagine the blandness associated with a meat free menu. Vegetarians don't eat grass and wood chips. Their diets are varied and flavorful. Vegetarianism doesn't have to mean no taste, flavor or fun. Envision how you will enhance brainpower and creativity when it comes down to making your favorite recipes without meat. Try and recreate a favorite dish without using a big hunk of meat and you'll see what I mean.
The number five reason for vegetarianism are the animals. You may find it hard to sit down to that hot sizzling piece of rib eye steak if you happen to see the animal before it heads to slaughter. Those beautiful brown eyes may cause a change of heart immediately. A vegetarian diet would never subject Fido to the same treatment, so maybe Elsie deserves a reprieve as well.
The 4th reason for becoming a vegetarian is money. Money makes the world go round and you'll have more of it rotating on your axis as a vegetarian. Think of how inexpensive a meatless diet will be compared to one that includes meats. This also applies to eating out at a restaurant. Vegetable dishes cost significantly less and with the money saved you can invest in your retirement or children's education. You may even be able to buy yourself something nice, like that Lear jet you've had your eye on.
The third reason one may choose to forgo their Sunday rump roast dinner is longevity. Studies show that vegetarians on average live longer. One study done by the International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition showed a vegetarian diet may slow or reverse age related conditions. Other evidence is Seventh Day Adventists who are generally found to live longer than the average American man or woman. Their diets contain no meat. Go figure. There's nothing wrong with aging, but the disease that come with it can be a pain in the but... and the knees, and your back.
The number two reason for choosing team 'V' is heart disease and cancer. Several studies have shown an increase in cancer among those that eat red meat. Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths among males and females living in the United States. Cancer.org also states that lifelong vegetarians also reduce their risk for breast cancer. Any small manner in which you can decrease your cancer risk is worth giving a try.
And....the number one reason to go vegetarian is you are less likely to suffer from obesity. It is an American epidemic. Vegetarians as a whole tend to suffer from less obesity than the general population, including the diseases related to a meat eater's diet. A vegetarian takes in fewer calories and this includes less fat. So while your meat eating counterparts sit on their generous bottoms, imagine that last five pounds gone, not because of an extreme diet, but because you've decided to eat no meat.
See, there are lots of reasons to go vegetarian. You may want to consider one of these or all of them. Be creative, feel better, and look at how your life will change. You can still have your cake and eat it, too.
The number five reason for vegetarianism are the animals. You may find it hard to sit down to that hot sizzling piece of rib eye steak if you happen to see the animal before it heads to slaughter. Those beautiful brown eyes may cause a change of heart immediately. A vegetarian diet would never subject Fido to the same treatment, so maybe Elsie deserves a reprieve as well.
The 4th reason for becoming a vegetarian is money. Money makes the world go round and you'll have more of it rotating on your axis as a vegetarian. Think of how inexpensive a meatless diet will be compared to one that includes meats. This also applies to eating out at a restaurant. Vegetable dishes cost significantly less and with the money saved you can invest in your retirement or children's education. You may even be able to buy yourself something nice, like that Lear jet you've had your eye on.
The third reason one may choose to forgo their Sunday rump roast dinner is longevity. Studies show that vegetarians on average live longer. One study done by the International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition showed a vegetarian diet may slow or reverse age related conditions. Other evidence is Seventh Day Adventists who are generally found to live longer than the average American man or woman. Their diets contain no meat. Go figure. There's nothing wrong with aging, but the disease that come with it can be a pain in the but... and the knees, and your back.
The number two reason for choosing team 'V' is heart disease and cancer. Several studies have shown an increase in cancer among those that eat red meat. Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths among males and females living in the United States. Cancer.org also states that lifelong vegetarians also reduce their risk for breast cancer. Any small manner in which you can decrease your cancer risk is worth giving a try.
And....the number one reason to go vegetarian is you are less likely to suffer from obesity. It is an American epidemic. Vegetarians as a whole tend to suffer from less obesity than the general population, including the diseases related to a meat eater's diet. A vegetarian takes in fewer calories and this includes less fat. So while your meat eating counterparts sit on their generous bottoms, imagine that last five pounds gone, not because of an extreme diet, but because you've decided to eat no meat.
See, there are lots of reasons to go vegetarian. You may want to consider one of these or all of them. Be creative, feel better, and look at how your life will change. You can still have your cake and eat it, too.
