3 Things That Happen When You Stop Eating Meat
Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular. But even with all the vegetarians and vegans of the world, meat-eaters still seem to make up the majority.
2. Your Chances of Type 2 Diabetes Go Down
3 Things That Happen When You Stop Eating Meat
If more people became aware of these
3 points, I’m betting the tables would turn and be filled with more veggies and fewer steaks.
3 points, I’m betting the tables would turn and be filled with more veggies and fewer steaks.
1. You Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease
You may love meat with all your heart, but are you willing to actually give up your heart for it? Even as little as 8 ounces of meat a day for just one month can substantially raise the level of Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) in your blood. TMAO is a dietary byproduct linked to a higher risk of heart disease. So basically, two quarter-pound beef patties a day could put your heart in serious trouble. I know plenty of people who eat more than that at the neighborhood potluck. (Replacing Red Meat With Plant-Based Proteins Reduces Risk for Heart Disease)
But in the same way that meat (specifically red and processed meat) could increase your risk of heart failure, a plant-based diet could decrease it. Getting your fair share of fruits and vegetables can be extremely beneficial for your heart. Do your heart a favor and switch your steak knife out for a salad fork.
But in the same way that meat (specifically red and processed meat) could increase your risk of heart failure, a plant-based diet could decrease it. Getting your fair share of fruits and vegetables can be extremely beneficial for your heart. Do your heart a favor and switch your steak knife out for a salad fork.
2. Your Chances of Type 2 Diabetes Go Down
Meat can also increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Researchers are constantly evaluating how meat consumption affects diabetes, and the results are always the same. The more you eat meat, the more you are in danger of developing the disease.
On the other hand, plant-based diets have been shown to decrease your risk for diabetes. A plant-based diet has the potential to positively affect your weight and HbA1c levels (blood glucose levels over 2 or 3 months). In turn, your chances for diabetes become much less.
On the other hand, plant-based diets have been shown to decrease your risk for diabetes. A plant-based diet has the potential to positively affect your weight and HbA1c levels (blood glucose levels over 2 or 3 months). In turn, your chances for diabetes become much less.
Inflammation is your body’s way of attempting to protect against potential health threats. But, ironically enough, having constant inflammation can prove a health threat in and of itself. And, as you’ve probably guessed by now, meat is a common contributor to inflammation in the body.
Once again a plant-based diet comes to the rescue with anti-inflammatory benefits. Focusing your diet away from meats and instead on plants such as fruits, vegetables, beans, and nuts has the potential to keep inflammation at bay. Medical professionals highly recommend plant-based diets for inflammation, especially if you suffer from inflammatory bowel disease.
Once again a plant-based diet comes to the rescue with anti-inflammatory benefits. Focusing your diet away from meats and instead on plants such as fruits, vegetables, beans, and nuts has the potential to keep inflammation at bay. Medical professionals highly recommend plant-based diets for inflammation, especially if you suffer from inflammatory bowel disease.
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