Publisher's Synopsis
Are you looking to improve your health? Reduce the carbon emissions that contribute to climate change? Or do you just want to avoid hurting animals?
If so, then a vegetarian diet is for you! A vegetarian diet includes only plants and plant-based products as food sources. This means no meat, poultry, fish, eggs, honey or other animal-derived products. It's not about just cutting out meat; it's about adopting a lifestyle with healthier and more eco-friendly dietary habits.
This book covers:
- What is Vegetarian diet?
- Breakfasts and Smoothies
- Salads and Bowls
- Handhelds
- Pasta and Noodles
- Stir-Fries and Curries
- Soups, Stews, and Chilis
- Homemade Staples
- FAQs
And much more!
A vegetarian diet is a healthier option than a standard American diet or SAD. According to the Vegetarian Resource Group, the benefits to human health and survival that result from following vegetarian diets are:
* Decreased risk of heart disease due to lower LDL cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure
* Decreased risk of type 2 diabetes due to lower Blood glucose and insulin levels
* Increased lifespan due to reduced risk of cancer, obesity, stroke and other diseases caused by excess body fat
Livestock production is a huge source of greenhouse gases (GHG). The livestock industry is also responsible for millions of animal deaths every year. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency states that agriculture (including livestock production) is the number one source of GHG emissions.
By moving to a vegetarian diet you can help reduce the negative impact on the environment caused by livestock production. A study published in the Journal of Animal Science states that "vegetarian diets offer significant advantages in terms of energy use, synthesis of food, and environmental protection".
