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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  • coachE
    The Only Way?

    That is completely false. There are many causes of heart disease. Increasing intake of Omega-3 fish oils is heart healthy. It is impossible to get the necessary amounts of DHA and EPA from plant sources.

    - coachEUS September 2, 2009 10:24AM

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