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Vegetarian vs Non-Vegetarian Diet

Vegetarian Diet Benefits: Vegetarian Diet Benefits: In a vegetarian diet, the food intake of a person is confined to a large variety of foods derived from plants along with milk and dairy. And, any form of meat and products derived from animals are completely avoided.

Pros of a Vegetarian Diet
Vegetarians have been noted to consume a lesser amount of proteins, but they do not suffer from problems related to a high protein diet, such as osteoporosis (characterized by brittle and weak bones) and kidney failure.
The diet includes a high level of antioxidants such as vitamin E & C as well as carotene, which is available in vegetables and fruits.
Additionally, they consume less amount of saturated fats.
Cons of Vegetarian Diet
The deficiency of vitamin B12 is common amongst vegetarians, as it is mainly available in meat, eggs, and fish. Deficiency of vitamin B12 can yield rare symptoms such as increased fatigue, shortness of breath, and a temporary loss of body balance.
Lack of protein, as stated above, along with iron and zinc deficiency is also common.

Non-vegetarian food is rich in protein, omega 3 and fats but does that make up for all the nutrients required by your body? Absolutely not. Apart from protein, fats and omega 3, human body needs plenty of other nutrients. Plant-based foods like pulses, grains, fruits, vegetables and grains are packed with essential nutrients required by the human body. Following a well-balanced vegetarian diet can help you get all the nutrients.

A vegetarian diet is a well-balanced diet, which is rich in fibre, minerals, vitamins and is low in saturated fats (harmful for the body). Due to being low in saturated fats, the diet keeps blood pressures and cholesterol in control. And consuming such a diet for a long time lowers your risk of cardiovascular diseases. Diet low in sodium and fats and rich in fibre and potassium can help lower the risk of CVDs.

The common classification is normally vegetarian diet and non-vegetarian diet. And then, there is the new breed that includes egg in their vegetarian diet, calling themselves ‘eggetarian’ as they consider egg to be vegetarian; whatever that means!
A vegetarian diet is one wherein a person consumes all types of plant foods along with milk and dairy, and refrains from consuming all meat and animal derived foods and by-products. There is another category in vegetarians, known as vegans, who exclude all dairy products and eggs from their diet.

Vegetarian diet is rich in minerals and vitamins, which are important to maintain the health of our body. The fibre content is rich in the vegetarian diet, which is helpful in effective digestion. A veg diet is said to reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

But as everything has a flip side to it, nearly every significant study carried out on people who are vegetarians has shown that Vegetarians are at an increased risk for Iron, Zinc and Vitamin B12 deficiency, anaemia.

A Vegetarian diet can be divided into three parts that is - total vegetarian, lacto vegetarian and lacto-ovo vegetarian. A pure vegetarian diet includes fruits, nuts, vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes. The lacto vegetarian diet contains dairy products like milk, butter, cheese etc., and plant food. According to the Delhi based nutritionist, Pooja Malhotra, ''the lacto-vegetarian diets are very practical, easy to plan, wholesome diets.They certainly help in losing weight without compromising on nutrients. These are recommended for both adults and kids. '' On the other hand, lacto-ovo vegetarian food includes eggs and dairy products like milk, butter, cheese and so on. No doubt a vegetarian diet is full of vitamins and minerals, fiber, magnesium, unsaturated fat and folic acid. Such diet protects us from various diseases like diabetes, heart diseases, controls blood pressure, and prevents us from cancer and lower cholesterol levels. A non-vegetarian diet includes chicken, meat, eggs and fish. A non-vegetarian diet also has several health benefits because this type of food is rich in protein and vitamin B. Non-vegetarian food strengthens our muscles and helps them grow faster. It also helps to maintain body stamina and hemoglobin.

When it comes to choosing between vegetarian and non vegetarian diets, it comes down to what impact do you want your choice to make. If you wish to reduce the cruelty that animals go through, then turning to a vegetarian option might be ideal. Similarly, if you wish to have all sources of nutrients to be naturally present in your diet, then opt for being an omnivore.

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