Have you all heard about this phrase “vegetarians live longer ” ? Do you all think it’s true? Well let us generally discuss vegetarians in this article.
Firstly , what is veganism ? Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. An individual who follows the diet or philosophy is known as a vegan. A vegan diet contains only plants (such as vegetables, grains, nuts and fruits) and foods made from plants. They completely ignore animal based food products which even includes dairy products . According to recent research pro athletes are increasingly adopting vegetarian diets as it shows increased health benefits and enhanced recovery.
Once considered a niche diet, veganism has gone mainstream — so much so that the number of people following a vegan diet has increased by 350% in the last decade, according to research from the U.K.
PURPOSE OF VEGANISM :
- Veganism aims to reduce animal suffering and advocate for a more compassionate world by avoiding
- products made from animals. As such, it can be both a food and lifestyle choice.
- Some people choose a vegan diet for its potential health benefits.
- People may also choose to avoid animal products in an attempt to limit their environmental impact.
Scientific benefits of a vegan diet:
- A vegan diet is richer in fibre,potassium, magnesium, folate, and vitamins A, C, and E .
- It can help you lose excess weight.
- It appears to lower blood sugar levels and improve kidney function.
- A vegan diet may protect against certain cancers.
- It’s linked to a lower risk of heart disease.
- A vegan diet can reduce pain from arthritis.
This pandemic has brought a lot of changes in food preference of the public . What was once taste and experience has now been dominated by health and safety factors. In this scenario, many of us vouch for veganism as the best choice.
“My food is grown not born ” is a very impressive quote I came across while my research process .