Dear Komal
Is a vegetarian diet less healthy than a non-vegetarian diet?
Do vegetarians need to take extra care about what they eat?
What should vegetarians keep in mind about their diet, especially as they get older?
Thank you.
Ravi Prasad
Ans: Vegetarian diet offers a range of benefits. It helps reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, etc.
A vegetarian diet is rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals and low in saturated fats. This keeps your blood pressure and cholesterol levels in check.
Vegetarians eat more phytonutrients which are excellent antioxidants essential for immunity. Those who eat a vegetarian diet also have lower body mass index.
Plant foods ward off excess weight. It is rich in protein from beans, nuts, dairy products, soya, etc and high in soluble and insoluble fibre.
A complete vegetarian diet can provide all the essential nutrients required for good health for all ages.