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וואָס זענען די בענעפיץ פון אַ וועגאַן אָדער וועגעטאַריער דיעטע?
Stop consuming meat, or put aside animal products, is a new form of nutrition that is no longer strange and has become completely normal today.
Such is its boom that, currently, It is very difficult not to find a restaurant aimed exclusively at people who follow a vegetarian and / or vegan diet. Even some that offer meat, always have a dedicated section especially for people who follow this type of diet. In addition, in many cases, the letters indicate the foods that each recipe carries, as well as allergens and foods of animal origin.
Adopting this new type of nutrition provides your body with multiple benefits that will improve and / or prevent certain diseases from emerging in your body. But always, before making the decision to carry out this specific diet, it is highly recommended that you consult with your regular doctor, since he is the one who knows your state of health first-hand and can correctly indicate what is the most suitable for you.
Differences between vegetarian and vegan
Those of us who are not experts on this subject tend to think that being a vegetarian is the same as being a vegan, but it is not true. Although, in general, both groups do not eat meat, there are some notable differences between the two. Let’s get to know them!
- וועגעטאַריער: They do not eat meat or fish, but many do continue to consume foods of animal origin, such as honey, eggs or milk. Within this group, we can find ovo-vegetarians, lacto-vegetarians and ovo-lacto-vegetarians. Some have turned their diet vegetarian for health reasons, and others for not contributing to the mistreatment they are given on farms.
- וועגאַן: is the highest level. Vegans do not eat meat or fish, nor do they eat food that comes from an animal (eggs, milk, honey …). And in turn, they do not use clothes or accessories that are made with animal skins, or cosmetic products that have been tested on animals or carry any product of animal origin (such as honey, nolina or carmine). Being vegan is a philosophy of life that seeks to recognize that animals have the right to be free from human use and exploitation.
Benefits of following a vegetarian or vegan diet
If in the end you end up opting for these diets (always under the instructions of your doctor), these are some of the benefits of following them:
- Helps control your weight, it is easier to maintain a healthy weight: a diet that is based on the consumption of fruits and vegetables rich in protein, low in carbohydrates and with a reduced caloric level helps a lot when it comes to controlling your weight.
- Reduces cardiovascular risks: When you consume a much lower level of all types of fats, you help prevent certain diseases related to the functioning of the heart such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension or heart problems. It even reduces the chance of colon or stomach cancer.
- Helps control allergies: by eliminating dairy, crustaceans or eggs from the diet, many food allergies are alleviated, as these types of foods are the most important allergens.
- It acts as a detoxifier: the high level of fiber in the foods of this type of diet helps the body to detoxify naturally.
- Other aspects of health are notably improved: Adopting a vegetarian diet reduces constipation, hemorrhoids and degenerative diseases, as well as foodborne conditions such as salmonella, E.Coli bacteria and listeria.