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What is good about vegetarians?
Vegetarians appear to have lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure and lower rates of hypertension and type 2 diabetes than meat eaters. Vegetarians also tend to have a lower body mass index, lower overall cancer rates and lower risk of chronic disease
Do Vegetarians eat healthier?
Vegetarians typically get up to 100% more fiber and up to 50% less cholesterol from food than non-vegetarians
What can vegetarians do to reduce their risk of health problems?
eat meat...
How much does the risk of cancer lower for vegetarians?
Depends on what foods you eat, a lot of vegetables have antioxidants which inhibit the growth of free radicals in the body ,which are a major source of cancer. The best vegetables to eat are broccoli, green leafy vegetables and sprouts.
Vegetarians are at risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency because?
They do not consume animal meat, which is the only source of B12.
What is meant by the term micro cap stocks?
Micro cap stocks are generally those with a higher capital funding than other stocks. They typically are lower risk investments but may consequently produce a lower yield and return.
Is smoking worse for vegetarians or non-vegetarians?
Smoking, like meat eating, increases the risk of cancer and circulatory diseases. For optimal health, abstain from smoking and meat. Vegetarianism can reduce the risks of tobacco-related illnesses.
Does Children of alcoholics have a lower risk of developing alcoholism?
No. They have a higher risk.
Was modern astronomy begun by astronomers?
No, by shoemakers. Or was it by vegetarians?No, by shoemakers. Or was it by vegetarians?No, by shoemakers. Or was it by vegetarians?No, by shoemakers. Or was it by vegetarians?
Does being a vegetarian heal sicknesses?
"It is the position of The American Dietetic Association (ADA) that appropriately planned vegetarian diets are healthful, are nutritionally adequate, and provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases." "Vegetarian diets low in fat or saturated fat have been used successfully as part of comprehensive health programs to reverse severe coronary artery disease. Vegetarian diets offer disease protection benefits because of their lower saturated fat, cholesterol, and animal protein content and often higher concentration of folate (which reduces serum homocysteine levels), antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, carotenoids, and phytochemicals. Not only is mortality from coronary artery disease lower in vegetarians than in non-vegetarians, but vegetarian diets have also been successful in arresting coronary artery disease. Total serum cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels are usually lower in vegetarians, but high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride levels vary depending on the type of vegetarian diet followed . Vegetarians tend to have a lower incidence of hypertension than nonvegetarians . This effect appears to be independent of both body weight and sodium intake. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is much less likely to be a cause of death in vegetarians than non-vegetarians, perhaps because of their higher intake of complex carbohydrates and lower body mass index . Incidence of lung and colorectal cancer is lower in vegetarians than in non-vegetarians. Reduced colorectal cancer risk is associated with increased consumption of fiber, vegetables and fruit . The environment of the colon differs notably in vegetarians compared with nonvegetarians in ways that could favorably affect colon cancer risk . Lower breast cancer rates have not been observed in Western vegetarians, but cross-cultural data indicate that breast cancer rates are lower in populations that consume plant-based diets . The lower estrogen levels in vegetarian women may be protective . A well-planned vegetarian diet may be useful in the prevention and treatment of renal disease. Studies using human being and animal models suggest that some plant proteins may increase survival rates and decrease proteinuria, glomerular filtration rate, renal blood flow, and histologic renal damage compared with a nonvegetarian diet ." For more information, click on the link below.
How can you lower your risk of angina?
You can lower your risk by taking aspirin, as it can reduce many of your complications. Take medication that the doctor has prescribed and eat healthy.
Is it true that poor lifestyle choices can lower a person's risk for developing a noncommunicable disease?
Poor choices RAISE risk, not lower it.
