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1, lose weight
A five-year follow-up survey published in Journal of American Nutrition and Dietetic Association 20 13 shows that the average height and body mass index of people who don't eat meat are lower than those who eat meat, and the obesity rate of vegetarians is significantly lower than that of omnivores (9.4% vs. 33.3%). In addition, people who eat less meat are slimmer even if they consume the same amount of calories.
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2, it is not easy to get cardiovascular disease.
Eating too much meat and dairy products will increase the cholesterol content in the blood. Too high cholesterol content in the blood will increase people's risk of heart disease.
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3. Blood pressure drops
A study published in the Journal of Health Nutrition shows that the prevalence of hypertension in vegetarians is lower than that in meat eaters. This is because the former has a lighter average weight and eats a lot of fruits and vegetables.
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4. Reduce the risk of diabetes.
A study conducted by the American Diabetes Association shows that eating less meat will reduce people's risk of metabolic syndrome, which is a group of risk factors related to type 2 diabetes, stroke and heart disease.
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5. The risk of cancer is reduced.
In 2002, researchers at the University of California, Malinda conducted a follow-up survey on nearly 70,000 people who did not eat meat for 0 10 years. It is found that eating vegetarian food will reduce the incidence of all cancers.
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6. Improve digestive function
Eating more vegetables and beans means increasing the intake of dietary fiber, which can improve the overall digestive function and reduce constipation.
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7, the skin is more shiny
Eating more vegetarian food is the most beneficial diet for the skin. Eating more fresh fruits and whole grains can increase the intake of antioxidants, which can neutralize free radicals that cause wrinkles, brown spots and other signs of aging.
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8, the body tastes better.
A study published in the Journal of Chemical Sensory shows that eating vegetarian food will make the opposite sex find your smell more attractive and pleasant.
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9. Be in a good mood
Economists and public health researchers from Warwick University and Dartmouth College in the United States investigated the eating habits of 80,000 people in Britain, and found that people who eat seven servings of fruits and vegetables a day feel happiest, while ordinary people eat less than three servings a day.
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10, the body energy level will increase.
Eating more foods rich in dietary nitrate such as spinach, kale and beans will make you feel more energetic. Nitrate is good for blood vessel health. It can dilate blood vessels, lower blood pressure and even improve exercise ability.