People chose veganism or vegetarianism for many different reasons. For some, it is an essential part of their religion and culture. For example, Hinduism holds vegetarianism as the ideal because of its focus on non-violence. Hindus believe meat-based diets are detrimental to the spiritual development. Others choose veganism or vegetarianism because they were raised as a vegetarian or their partner follows the lifestyle.
Most people choose veganism or vegetarianism for their health and with good reason. Aссоrding to the Amеriсаn Diеtеtiс Aѕѕосiаtiоn of Canada, vegetarianism lowers cholesterol while inсrеаѕing health boosting carbohydrates, whole grains, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin C and E levels. Other studies show vegetarianism reduces obesity and heart diseases.
The benefits are clear but what of the pitfalls? The biggest thing holding people back from a healthy, environmentally friendly vegetarian diet is knowing where to start. That
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