Being Vegetarian Being Healthy

With the escalating pace of the world, health and fitness have become very important. Vegetables and fruits play a very important role for the body as they are rich source of minerals, vitamins, fibers and antioxidants. Soybean has proved to be a great source of protein. It is a myth that veggies are not enough from nutrition point of view but it enhances health and saves human body from killing diseases like cancer. Being vegetarian is being healthy.

Dr. Shipra Tripathi, Buxipur resident says, “Vegetarians are at lower risk for developing ailments like heart disease colorectal, ovarian, and breast cancers diabetes obesity hypertension (high blood pressure). This is because a healthy vegetarian diet is typically low in fat and high in fiber. The alkaline based system of humans does not break down the acid substance that is mostly found in meat. Higher levels of cholesterol and fat contained in meat are the major causes of many health problems today. Less meat means fewer toxins and unwanted hormones in the body. Meat contains a lot of urokinase protein and urea, which add to the burden on the kidneys, and can destroy kidney function. Burning and roasting of flesh creates a chemical element (Methylcholanthrene) which is a powerful carcinogen.”

Renowned Nutritionist Nadia Rehman says, “Staying fit and healthy is very important to fulfill the demands of life. Make your meal green and colorful to strengthen the immune system. Soy is a rich source of protein and it should be taken especially by vegetarians to balance the diet as almost 40% of the calories in soybeans are derived from protein causing soybeans to be higher in protein than other legumes and many animal products. A vegetarian diet, like any healthy diet, must be well planned in order to help prevent and treat certain diseases. Vitamin B and C are water soluble and vitamin A, D, E and K are oil soluble. Both water and oil are important otherwise the vitamins will not get absorbed in to the body. Every day 2 teaspoons of oil for obese and 4 tea spoons of oil for normal person is necessary. Always wash the vegetables before cutting and never wash after cutting it as most of the nutrients will be washed away.” 

With the help of Unicef a renowned NGO worked for promoting kitchen gardening and micronutrients for pregnant ladies in the city. Active member of the NGO, Jatashankar Tripathi remembers, “We worked in 500 Gram-sabha to aware pregnant ladies about the benefits of veggies. Dr. Shiela Veer then program officer, UNICEF was with us and promoted kitchen gardening and micronutrients for the health of pregnant woman and baby.”

Include vegetables and fruits in your daily meal for great health and glowing skin.

Arjumand Bano