Publisher's Synopsis
Veganism, on the other hand, pertains not only to the no-animals diet itself, but also to their lifestyles in general. Their motivation varies - it could be religion, ethical, political, health, or environmental - mostly anchored on ethics. A vegan does not eat or use meat products. They boycott companies whom they believe "slaughter animals for profit, or use animals for any cruelties aside from using them to produce edibles." But that belongs to a different story.
An average vegetarian is known to have a lower body-mass index, due to the lower saturated fats they ingest. They benefit from higher fiber, potassium, and vitamin C than their omnivore counterparts. Less saturated fats and more potassium are suggestive of good heart health. Abundant iron from leafy greens contributes to adequate blood production.
Arachidonic acid, a natural fatty acid found in dietary animal sources, are also significantly lower in long-term vegetarians which are a resultant of a better mood. To top it off, American biochemist T. Colin Campbell argues that vegetarianism can dramatically reduce cancer risk by cutting off the consumption of casein (found in milk from mammals), as "casein is the most significant carcinogen we consume". This spells out the bottom line - longevity.
Huh, the more you know.
So what do vegetarians eat other than salad?
Inside we collected only best of the best vegetarian recipes for:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Desserts
- Snacks
