Are Vegetarians Healthier?

Are Vegetarians Healthier?

Could veggie burgers increase your lifespan? Many experts insist that switching to a vegetarian lifestyle can greatly increase overall health, leading some to ditch their pork rinds like an old smoking habit. Still others swear by an omnivorous diet, saying that occasional New York steak never hurt anyone. Is a fresh helping of tofu just what the doctor ordered, or only a lot of empty calories?

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Weston A. Price? Seriously?
  • ElaineVigneault
    Bonus!

    "Ultimately, the best reason to be vegan is for the animals. Any health benefits that accrue as a result of that decision should be thought of as a bonus."

    Well said.
    And it's a good bonus!

    Both my mom and my husband went veg for health reasons. They've stayed veg for both health and ethical reasons. If you're already healthy, go veg for ethical reasons. If you're not healthy, go veg for health reasons.

    - ElaineVigneaultUS October 8, 2008 11:23AM

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