Vegan Lifestyle For Beginners Infographic

Vegetarianism (also known as Veganism) is the practice of not using animal products, especially in diet, and a related philosophy of rejecting the commercial status of animals. People who follow a diet or philosophy are called vegetarians (in short Vegan).

According to a 2019 Gallup poll, 5 percent of Americans claim to be vegetarians, including 2 percent of those aged 55, 8 percent of those aged 18 to 34, and 7 percent of those aged 35 to 54.

Benefits of vegetarian diet

Studies have shown that a vegetarian diet can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and many cancers. The risk of metabolic syndrome, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, can also be minimized with a non-meat diet. Vegetarians also tended to have a lower body mass index, lower cholesterol, low blood pressure and lower risk of chronic diseases. Finally, vegetarianism diet protects the environment and the earth's resources and many vegans feel better and healthier.

Vegetables can be a Delicacy

Vegetarian food can be tasty. A variety of fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains are available for you to choose from and their combination are limitless. Whether you choose to eat this way all the time or include some veggies throughout the week, vegetables have great benefits for your health.

After all the advantages of vegetarianism have been pointed out, there are still some disadvantages that deserve our attention. For example, you must have regular checkups to make sure you're getting enough iron, zinc, protein, iodine and vitamin B12.

Also, vegetarians have a harder time in restaurants than people who eat meat (e.g., restaurants or cafeterias don't have many choices).