Come join me as I explore the benefits of going completely vegetarian instead of sticking to a traditional diet of meat and vegetables. Concerns have come to the fore recently after my sister died of pancreatic cancer a few years ago and after a cluster of cysts was found on my pancreas. Some unexplained pains and my advancing age have warned me against sticking to my usual habits, especially with regard to food.
A few years ago my inclination towards vegetables and fruits made me plan my garden to plant several fruit trees and a patch to grow them. The exercise of performing the duties to maintain these things has added to my rule.
Lately, though, I’ve been spending a lot more time sitting and writing, especially now that it’s winter in the Southern Hemisphere. It has taken its toll on my body and my mind, knowing that lack of exercise is a recipe for cancer and other health problems.
What can I do to avoid unwanted diseases like cancer? The first thing that comes to mind after writing an article on colorectal cancer is the effect of red meat on the body. This is something that has come back into my diet over the last few months and now it feels like poison. Perhaps a vegetarian diet is the answer. Here’s what has been discovered so far.
Some researchers recommend a plant-based diet because we get our calories from grain-based products, fruits, and vegetables. They believe that 70% of all diseases, including a third of all cancers, are related to diet. They also claim that a vegetarian diet reduces the risk of obesity, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and some cancers.
The preventable cancer list includes colon, breast, prostate, stomach, lung, and oesophageal. Its low-fat properties may even reverse conditions, such as those related to the heart. There is no sugar or salt intake in my diet so far except for a few foods.
There are more fiber and antioxidant-rich products with less animal fat and cholesterol and for me that means a better immune system all-round. The bottom line is why not start a vegan diet today? Next thing is to look for some good recipes to help me on my way.
Anyone who is obese or suffering from any of the conditions mentioned in this article is advised to try switching from an animal to a plant based diet. This way they can see for themselves what effect they achieve. There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain, for me at least.
Source by Norma Holt
