October is Vegetarian Awareness Month.
A vegetarian is a person who consumes fruits, vegetables and protein. The protein consumed comes from non-meat food items. Most vegetarians are healthy individuals who remain within their Body Mass Index (BMI) range.
Here are advantages of living as a vegetarian: lower cholesterol and LDL values, reduce risk of developing heart disease, hypertension and diabetes, consume protein from non-meat food items, decrease constipation due to increased fiber consumption, feel healthier and remain within BMI range.
Consult with a doctor, dietitian or weight loss center before starting a vegetarian diet. A vegetarian must consume daily protein requirements from non-meat food items read the entire article
According to the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS), World Vegetarian Day, October 1, is the annual kick-off of Vegetarian Awareness Month. Make a difference this October by informing others about the benefits of vegetarianism. You will be helping to create a better world because vegetarian diets have proven health benefits, save animals’ lives and help to preserve the Earth read the entire NAVS article
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