Vegetarians - 10 Reasons Why You Should Become A TRUE VEGETARIAN!

The word vegetarian comes from the root word vegetable (ie vegetation… pertaining exclusively to the plant kingdom. Hence, the true vegetarian.)

1. Vegetarians have a very low rate of heart disease and cardiovascular problems such as atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, stroke, etc.
2. Vegetarians have a much lower incidence of malignancies (cancer) than do non-vegetarians.
3. egetarians are for the most part exempt from diabetes… a health problem which is almost exclusively associated with the western world lifestyle.
4. Vegetarians are rarely ever plagued by the crippling, and often times incapacitating effects of osteo and rheumatoid arthritis.
5. Vegetarians and gout, is for the most part non-existent since true vegetarians have very low levels of uric acid, a waste product of animal protein that is largely responsible for gout.
6.Vegetarians have fewer allergies since most hyperallergenic food substances such as flesh meats, dairy products, eggs, chocolate, etc., are eliminated from their diet.
7. Vegetarians have a very low incidence of viral, bacterial and fungal infections owing to a highly functional immune system response. Also, true vegetarians with tooth caries, cavities and plaque buildup are for the most part non-existent.
8.Vegetarians encounter far less intestinal tract disorders such as constipation, celiac disease, crohn's disease, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.
9. Vegetarians (herbivores) vs. non-vegetarians (carnivores) are known to posses much more cooperative temperaments, therefore producing a non-violent approach to life.