Why It Makes Sense to Go Vegan
I finally decided to become a vegan. No, it’s not because I am opposed to slaughtering animals for food. And no, it is not for religious or spiritual reasons. The reason is pure and simple – for my health. After reading the book “How Not to Die” by Dr. Michael Greger [Amazon link], I became convinced that becoming a vegan is the way to better health and vitality. In his book, Dr. Greger discusses the many reasons why a plant-based diet is the path to avoiding diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. Although it took an extraordinarily long 500-page book to make his point, the fact is that Dr. Greger did such a good job of putting the scientific facts in a convincing way that I’ve decided to change my diet once and for all.
According to Dr. Gregor, eating a plant based diet will ward off the most common diseases for the following reasons:
Heart Disease Blocked arteries and heart disease is largely caused by “bad” cholesterol, or LDL. This cholesterol comes from (1) transfat, (2) saturated fat, and (3) dietary cholesterol – which are mostly derived from animal products, including eggs. [p.22]. In addition, Meat appears to harbor certain bacterial toxins, or “endotoxins,” that can trigger inflammation even when the food is fully cooked. The inflammation harms arteries and …show more content…
Aside from the produce section, most grocery stores have a section of vegetarian products in the freezer section. The other day, I gave my son some Morning Star [Amazon link] buffalo “chicken” nuggets that were actually made from soy for lunch. I was surprised how deliciously crunchy and zesty they were. They tasted just like real chicken. When I asked my son whether he like them, he said yes. My son, a picky eater, did not know that they were made from soy instead of chicken either. This shows that goes vegan can be done. Baby steps, my friends. Baby steps
I finally decided to become a vegan. No, it’s not because I am opposed to slaughtering animals for food. And no, it is not for religious or spiritual reasons. The reason is pure and simple – for my health. After reading the book “How Not to Die” by Dr. Michael Greger [Amazon link], I became convinced that becoming a vegan is the way to better health and vitality. In his book, Dr. Greger discusses the many reasons why a plant-based diet is the path to avoiding diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. Although it took an extraordinarily long 500-page book to make his point, the fact is that Dr. Greger did such a good job of putting the scientific facts in a convincing way that I’ve decided to change my diet once and for all.
According to Dr. Gregor, eating a plant based diet will ward off the most common diseases for the following reasons:
Heart Disease Blocked arteries and heart disease is largely caused by “bad” cholesterol, or LDL. This cholesterol comes from (1) transfat, (2) saturated fat, and (3) dietary cholesterol – which are mostly derived from animal products, including eggs. [p.22]. In addition, Meat appears to harbor certain bacterial toxins, or “endotoxins,” that can trigger inflammation even when the food is fully cooked. The inflammation harms arteries and …show more content…
Aside from the produce section, most grocery stores have a section of vegetarian products in the freezer section. The other day, I gave my son some Morning Star [Amazon link] buffalo “chicken” nuggets that were actually made from soy for lunch. I was surprised how deliciously crunchy and zesty they were. They tasted just like real chicken. When I asked my son whether he like them, he said yes. My son, a picky eater, did not know that they were made from soy instead of chicken either. This shows that goes vegan can be done. Baby steps, my friends. Baby steps