Vegetarian or Vegetarianism

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 Vegetarian or Vegetarianism

 Vegetarian or Vegetarianism is the practice of strictly Prohibition  from the consumption of meat, including by-products of animal slaughter. Vegetarianism usually adopted for various reasons included; eating meat out of respect for sentient life, religion is one of them, because vegetarianism is mandatory for everyone in some religions and also health Issues.

What mean by Vegetarian or Vegetarianism? 

How does becoming a vegetarian affect a human body?

Becoming a vegetarian! can be a fulfilling experience, but is it healthy? While vegetarians might be at a lower risk of kidney stones, high cholesterol, heart and liver diseases, they might end up with nutritional deficiencies; the kind that only non-vegetarian food can cure. Before we get into the effects of vegetarianism, let us first answer the most important question: Were we made to eat meat?

 

Is Eating Meat In Our DNA?

People are very passionate about what they eat. Some choose not to eat meat due to ethical or health concerns while others eat meat not caring for the why. Human beings are not equipped with razor sharp canines or plant-breaking factories, so they're not carnivores or herbivores. Our internal system is pretty average on the whole: with nothing special or extraordinary on either scale, humans have a bit of both carnivorous and herbivorous characteristics that make them omnivores. From this we can conclude that humans were not made to be vegans or savage meat eaters; they have always occupied a middle-ground between the two, and maintained balance.

 

Effects of Vegetarianism:

Going vegan can change your body drastically. As our taste buds become accustomed to what we eat, we get similar cravings which can be hard for new vegetarians to manage. But, the effort might be worth it since there is enough evidence to support that vegetarianism can improve a person's overall health, although it is not free from complications. Read on to see the major effects of vegetarianism.

 

Nutritional Deficiencies:

There are some nutritional substances like calcium, iron and protein which, though found abundantly in animal products, can be sufficiently obtained from plant-based food. Furthermore, vitamin B-12 is exclusive to animal based products, and cannot be obtained from plants only. Lack of vitamin B-12 leads to brain fog, muscle cramps and prolonged fatigue. Vegetarians, thus, usually take vitamin B-12 supplements to cure this deficiency.

 

Low Energy:

As plants have less calories than animal-derived food, a person will experience fatigue and sluggishness after becoming a vegetarian. This means that they'll have to eat a larger volume that before. It will take some time before anyone new gets an idea of how much they should eat to fulfill the daily 2000 calories requirement. So, vegetarians might, initially, be at risk of under-eating which can lead to unhealthy weight loss. Despite eating well, they might feel lethargic, however, this goes away once the body gets accustomed to the new diet.

 

Lower Taste & Smell Sensitivity:

Red meat has zinc in abundance which regulates our sense of taste. Since a vegan's diet is less rich in zinc, vegetarians face a few problems related to smell and taste. But they can overcome this deficiency by eating zinc-rich plant-based food such as chickpeas and mushrooms.

 

Better Digestion:

Food rich in fibre, such as broccoli and spinach, promote the growth of the friendly gut-bacteria who digest our food. Thus, vegetarians have a better digestive system, because what they eat is easier for the bacteria to break down than heavier products such as meat, boosting metabolism and lowering the chances of stomach diseases.

 

Healthier Skin:

Fruits and vegetables, the holy grail of vegetarians, have great quantities of vitamins, antioxidants and minerals, all of which contribute to healthy skin. They’re water-based, is the number one source of vital minerals that are needed by our skin to remain clear and glowing.

 

 Lower Risk of Diabetes & Obesity:

A plant-based diet has less fatty acids which lowers the vegetarian's risk of gaining too much weight and becoming obese. Moreover, the sugar content is easier to manage since it isn't refined or processed. 

 

To conclude, vegetarianism has its pros and cons, and requires, like other diets, balance and proper intake of healthy food. It reduces the risk of various life-threatening diseases like obesity, diabetes and several types of cancer on one side, and on the other, leads to nutritional deficiencies. If managed properly, it can prove as a healthy alternative with the addition of some supplements.

 

What side-effects did you wish you knew before becoming a vegetarian? Let us know in the comments below.

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