To be a vegetarian or a non- vegetarian is absolutely your choice. This article is not claiming biased judgement on food rather it will provide an awareness on the changes a person eating meat on a high amount will feel if he will stop doing so. Every food item has it’s advantage and disadvantage. Let’s look at some advantages:-
Meat contains a large amount of protein, this could be beneficial to the body as the need for protein is an important one for the body. Since protein is said to improve the overall health and well-being of one’s body. Of the many nutrients that meat contains, it is rich in iron, zinc and selenium. While iron helps in forming haemoglobin that transports oxygen to different parts of your body, zinc helps in tissue formation and metabolism, as well as selenium, breaks down the fat and chemicals in the body. Vitamins are also a big part of the one’s diet, and Vitamin A, B and D are commonly found in meat as well. Not only do these vitamins promote good vision, stronger teeth and bones but it also supports the central nervous system thus promoting mental health as well.
Now let’s look at some of the changes when people stop eating meat, brings about in people.
WEIGHT LOSS
People who give up on meat lose a lot of weight. Besides, they don’t need to count calories and ramp up their workout program. Your vegetable diet will cope with everything perfectly.
GOOD BACTERIA
The gut flora of people who eat meat differs from those of vegetarians. Data shows that people who only eat vegetable products have more good/protective bacteria. But it takes time for gut flora to reorganize and improve itself. Firstly, you might experience bloating and excessive flatulence because your gut and pancreas also adapt to a plant-based diet and feel an enzyme deficiency.
ENERGY
One of the most important change people notice after they stop eating meat is that they feel less tired during the day. “I used to be completely exhausted in the evenings, even if I was in the office for a whole day. Now I need a good workout to feel tired,” vegetarians say. It’s not a surprise because such a diet helps you not just to get rid of weight and flush out toxins but also to feel a certain lightness.
HEALTHY HEART
The link between red meat and cardiovascular diseases was found long ago. American scientists found out that the carnitine in red meat triggers chemical reactions that negatively affect our heart. It’s also interesting that vegetarians have a lower risk of hypertension, diabetes, and colorectal and stomach cancer.
DECREASED CHOLESTEROL LEVEL
When you don’t eat meat, the cholesterol level in your blood decrease by one-third. Such an effect may be compared to that of after taking cholesterol medicine. But there are not any side effects in this case: you only become healthier. People with atherosclerosis are highly recommended to try a vegetable diet.
Your “good” genes will work better.
Scientists found out that environmental conditions affect the work of our genes. There are “good“ and ”bad“ genes. If your lifestyle is unhealthy, your “bad” genes begin working faster, causing the development of chronic diseases and obesity. If you lead a healthy lifestyle, the genes’ work changes. It’s a changeover from eating meat to a vegetable diet that switches ”good” genes. It also helps normalize the work of our body.
Nutritional deficiencies may occur.
If you stop eating meat, iodine, iron, vitamin D, and B12 deficiencies can evolve. But scientists claim that if your diet contains a sufficient amount of legumes (beans, lentils), nuts, fruit, dark green vegetables, whole-grain products, and cereals, the balance will be restored. What is more, vitamins and supplements can also be used to cope with nutritional deficiencies?
You may lose your sense of taste
Zinc is an essential element responsible for taste sensations. There is a high amount of zinc in oysters and red meat, but vegetarians have to find another useful source of this element. Navy beans, nuts, whole-grain products, and dairy products contain the necessary amount of zinc. On average, vegetarians need as much as 50% more zinc with their food per day.
Muscles may need more time to recover
Proteins are essential for muscular corset strengthening and recovery after a workout. Both animal and plant proteins deal well with this task. But note that plant protein needs more time to start working. Nutritionists recommend that vegetarian and vegan sportsmen consume protein right after their workout because it’s absorbed more easily and quickly like this.
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