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Health Benefits of a Vegetarian/Vegan Diet
Lacee RackiNTR 3009/28/12
Types of non-meat diets
Vegetarian- One who consumes no animal flesh.
Lacto-ovo Vegetarian- One who consumes eggs and dairy, but no animal flesh.
Vegan- One who consumes an entirely plant based diet. Doesn’t consume any animal flesh, dairy, or the byproducts of either.
What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is an organic substance
classified as a waxy steroid of fat.
Favorite place to hide in our bodies: inside arteries- YIKES.
A vegan diet, which contains no dietary cholesterol has the potential to limit the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and stroke in some people.
Most naturally low in fat and
calories
Good sources of potassium-
may help maintain
healthy blood pressure
Good source of fiber-
Important for proper bowel
function
Good source of folate (folic
acid)- helps the body form red
blood cells
Good source of vitamin A –
Keeps eyes and skin healthy
Good source of vitamin C- aids
in iron absorption.
People who eat a vegetarian diet are at lower risk for:
Obesity
Cardiovascular disease
Hypertension
Type 2 diabetes
Renal Disease
Some cancers
Gallstones
Vegetarian Food Pyramid
Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/vegetarian_and_vegan_diet/page5.htm
Vegan Food Pyramid
Source http://www.medicinenet.com/vegetarian_and_vegan_diet/page5.htm
Healthy, fulfilling, vegan
Adding nuts, seeds, and beans to ones diet can help them consume protein. Also eating dark leafy greens is a great way to get adequate amounts of calcium. Picture on the left is mixed greens with strawberry chunks and pine nuts, the Photo on the right is a mix of kale, black beans, pine nuts, and quinoa.