Conditions and Diseases
Detoxification
When people talk about detoxification and cleansing the body of harmful toxins, its often seen as a fringe element of vegetarians. People really dont like to think about harmful toxins building up in their colons or in their arteries, but its often a by-product of a carnivorous diet. A diet thats high in fat and processed foods tends to slow down our digestive systems, and our elimination processes are also interrupted.
This can allow harmful bacteria and toxins to accumulate and ... Read More »
Vegetarians and cancer
You might have a general idea that eating a vegetarian diet is more healthy for you. But do you really know how much less the incidence is of certain types of cancers among vegetarians?
Vegetarian dietsnaturally low in saturated fat, high in fiber, and replete with cancer-protective phytochemicalshelp to prevent cancer. Large studies in England and Germany have shown that vegetarians are about 40 percent less likely to develop cancer compared to meat-eaters. In the U.S., studies of Seventh-Day Adventists, who ... Read More »