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They can
reduce the risk of many common diseases, promote weight loss,
Vegetarianism and help the environment. However, myths and misinformation
still abound. If you’re thinking about making the switch it’s
by Renee Cloe, ACE Certified important to have accurate information. Let’s take a look at some
Personal Trainer of the most common questions about vegetarianism.
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1. What are the different types of vegetarians?
People who eat animal flesh (meat, fish, chicken) are not
considered to be vegetarians. However, as the health benefits of a
vegetarian diet become more widely known, many people reduce
or eliminate animal products. For example, they may eat fish and
chicken but no red meat, or they may eat meat in small portions
only a few times a week. These people can most accurately be
described as following a semi-vegetarian diet.
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Your body can only use so much protein, the excess is either
broken down through oxidization, placing an enormous strain on
the kidneys, or it is stored as body fat. Neither option is
particularly desirable. (3)
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growing human population. The U.S. livestock population
consumes enough grain and soybeans to feed more than five
times the entire U.S. population. One acre of pasture produces an
average of 165 pounds of beef; the same acre can produce 20,000
pounds of potatoes. If Americans reduced their meat consumption
by only 10 percent, it would free 12 million tons of grain annually
for human consumption. That alone would be enough to
adequately feed each of the 60 million people who starve to death
each year. (4)
It’s actually surprisingly easy. You can always get beans, rice, and
tortillas at a Mexican restaurant. Chinese restaurants offer all
kinds of vegetable, rice, and tofu dishes. Italian restaurants are
known for spaghetti, ravioli, vegetable lasagna, and minestrone
soup. Even a steak restaurant is guaranteed to have big salads,
baked potatoes and bread.
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sandwiches. The big pizza delivery companies have all kinds of
delicious vegetable toppings. They’ll even leave the cheese off if
you ask.
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casseroles, and desserts that everyone can enjoy.
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and provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of
certain diseases. (1)
References:
(2) McDougall, John, M.D., The McDougall Program, 1990, pp. 44-45.
(3) "Position of The American Dietetic Association and The Canadian Dietetic
Association: Nutrition for physical fitness and athletic performance for adults"
(4) People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Fact Sheet #5:
"Vegetarianism: Eating for Life"
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