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Vegetarian diet benefits, concerns: know more
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If you are vegetarian or interested to shift to VEGAN diet there are many health benefits and also few concerns.
If you are vegetarian or interested to shift to VEGAN diet there are many health benefits and also few concerns. As a Nutritionist, I would like to highlight the health benefits and the nutrients which give a miss while you follow a vegetarian diet .
Weight Loss: Plant based meals have high fiber which gives good satiety value . A bowl of salad with Pulse gives a good feeling of fullness and hence less calorie intake. Plant based food help in reducing abdominal fat
Good Digestive System: Plant food have excellent fiber and hence can be good for digestion. 2 bowls of veggies is important with meals for better fiber intake. This also helps in lowering cholesterol and good sugar control.
Better Health: The colours of plant based diet called as phytonutrients have multi colour benefits. 8-10 servings of fruit and vegetables a day have plenty of antioxidants in diet. They have anti-cancer, healthy skin, and better nerve health and are anti-aging.
Improved mood: Studies state that higher intake of plant food gives more energy, calmness, greater feeling of happiness. This is an impact of antioxidants in diet.
Word of Caution: The proteins and calcium in diet should be considered throught various vegetarian sources of protein and calcium intake in diet. Foods like Nachni, Green leafy vegetables, more dals and pulses should be incorporated to meet the same. Vegen diet can be better planned with the help of your Nutritionist.
​By ​​Dr. Geeta Dharmatti,
(Chief Nutrigenomic Counselor, GeneSupport & Registered Dietician)​​
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