Arguments for yes
You protect your heart. O 30 percentage reduces the level of bad LDL and O cholesterol 28 proc. Triglyceride concentration. Thanks to a diet without unhealthy fats 76 proc. The risk of a heart attack or cardiovascular disease caused by atherosclerosis falls.
You prevent cancer. The research shows, that vegetarians have a few times less often than carnivores have breast and prostate cancer. They owe it to soy phytohormones, as well as oil rich in oleic acid. They are also less at risk of colorectal cancer, Soy contains glucosylceramid protecting against it.
You regulate the pressure. Your arteries do not narrow due to atherosclerotic deposits and blood can circulate with a natural rhythm.
You strengthen immunity. A diet rich in nuts, Soybeans and sprouts improve the work of the immune system., hair and nails. Antioxidants, vitamins and microelements in products, which you live, protect the cells of the body against aging.
You remember better. Oat flakes, nuts, Fish are full of omega-3 fats important for brain work.
Arguments for them
You are in danger of iron deficiency, which may result in anemia. Plant products contain less iron than meat. In addition, you absorb this ingredient with vegetables worse.
You provide the body with too little vitamin B12, necessary for good absorption of iron and proper functioning of the nervous system. Studies have shown, That 70 proc. vegetarians have vitamin B12 deficiencies. The consequence may be an increase in homocysteine, favorable atherosclerosis and Alzheimer's disease.
You have not enough valuable protein, needed for muscles for proper functioning. A deficiency arises therefore, that you don't eat meat, which provides a lot of well -absorbed protein.
You increase the risk of zinc deficiency, important for immunity, nervous and hormonal systems (An important source of zinc is meat).
Application? A vegetarian diet can have a very positive effect on our body, But on one condition: You need to completely change your diet. What is this "revolution" on the plate? Not only on the resignation from meat. You should compose a new diet like that, to ensure a sufficient amount of protein, minerals and vitamins.