December 21, 2011
Why are vegetarians a lot less likely to die of heart disease?
Category: Heart Disease
Also, why are vegetarian diets sometimes prescribed to lessen or resolve heart disease?
6 Responses to “Why are vegetarians a lot less likely to die of heart disease?”
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December 21st, 2011 at 1:45 am
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The American Heart Association reports that, “nearly 2,600 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day, an average of 1 death every 34 seconds.”
Some of the most prevalent risk factors for heart disease include high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure and obesity.
Since animal products are the most common sources of saturated fat and the only sources of cholesterol in the diet, trading in meat, eggs and dairy for plant-based foods can be an optimal decision for health-conscious individuals.
Plant-based diets are typically lower in fat and cholesterol and higher in heart-healthy fiber than meat-based ones; therefore, vegetarians are often more successful at avoiding cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure than those who consume animal products.
December 21st, 2011 at 1:58 am
Because vegetarian diets are far lower in saturated fats and cholesterol.
December 21st, 2011 at 2:10 am
they dont eat meat which causes cholesterol to clog artries i know i had bypass surgery times 7 years ago at 39 years old
December 21st, 2011 at 2:55 am
Meat is high in cholesterol and saturated fat. These fatty substances (“plaques”) build up in the walls of arteries and reduce blood flow to various areas of the body, including the heart.
December 21st, 2011 at 3:30 am
less fat
December 21st, 2011 at 4:28 am
low fats
lots of vitamins