Saturated fat
Vegetarians and heart disease
No matter what your reasons for eating a more vegetarian diet, theres no denying the obvious health benefits that are derived from the elimination of red meat from your diet. On average, vegetarians have lower levels of the blood fats, cholesterol and triglycerides than meat eaters of similar age and social status have. High levels of blood fats are associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Lacto-ovo vegetarians, those who eat eggs and dairy products, which contain cholesterol-raising saturated ... Read More »
Got milk? Reasons Not to Grab for the Glass
Got milk? Reasons Not to Grab for the Glass
Many Americans, including some vegetarians, still consume large amounts of dairy products, but here are several strong reasons to eliminate dairy products from your diet.
Milk has long been praised as a weapon in the war against osteoporosis, but recent clinical research shows that it actually is associated with a higher fracture risk, and theres been no protective effect of dairy calcium on bone. Increasing your intake of green leafy vegetables and ... Read More »