Total Vegetarian

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"O, taste and see that the Lord is good." Psalm 34:8Why Total Vegetarian? It ’s been said before, that vegetarians not only eat a plant-based diet, they want to convince everybody else that they should follow their example. And I confess that I ’m one of those! We all know it ’s not good to talk with food in your mouth, but over the past fifteen years, I ’ve learned that in some cases, it ’s not good to talk about food either. But why wouldn ’t I want to share the incredible advantages of adopting a total vegetarian diet, that benefits the individual, the planet, and of course, the animals! Someone recently asked me to explain why I am a vegetarian. And the probing went further, “Is it to protect the environment . . . for personal health reasons . . . for spiritual reasons? ” Of course, I was delighted that to address the question and my answer was, “It is all of these. ” Time didn ’t allow for much explanation then, so I ’d like to elaborate now, and add two more reasons: ethical concerns and my pocketbook. All five reasons are valid and important, but none affects us so directly as that of personal health benefits, so that ’s where I ’ll begin. And allow me to quickly say that the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle impact both mental and physical health. Health Benefits The message has never been more clear. Meat and animal products play a direct role in determining the health we enjoy and the onset of degenerative diseases, including the #1 killer in America, heart disease. The risks of developing other diseases such as diabetes, kidney disease, cancer and a host of others including obesity, now considered a medical disease, are potentially avoidable when we choose a plant-based diet. A total vegetarian or vegan diet, contrary to popular belief, is interesting, flavorful and usually includes a much wider variety of foods than those consumed by the average omnivore. By adopting a vegetarian diet, not only do we avoid the risks presented by consuming animal products, we enjoy colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes provide an abundance of vitamins, minerals and antioxidant packages that go to work to help protect our cells against heart disease and invading cancers. Additionally, plant foods contain more of the nutrients needed to ward off depression and anxiety disorders, a growing problem in our fast-paced society. So, the ideal diet means ideal weight, increased energy, disease prevention and a brighter outlook. What could make more sense than to enjoy these benefits while delving into delicious vegetarian cuisine! Environmental Conservation Producing animal protein is costly and places a drain on our natural resources. It takes approximately 50 times as much fossil fuel, and 3 to 15 times as much water to produce animal protein as compared to plant protein. Our agricultural process takes up to 16 pounds of grain and soybeans to produce one pound of beef, and about five pounds to produce one pound of turkey or eggs. Bypassing the animal and eating plant foods directly translates into a significant conservation of resources.

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