Vegetarian diet: A wiser choice

vegetarian diet: a wiser choice

Dr. Mukul Chandra, MBBS, MD, rims.

Although the study failed to convincingly demonstrate a link between diet and PD, however, fiber, nutrients found especially in plants, and proteins, a good reason for choosing between the various vegetarian and plant-based diet plans. Animal foods are often high in protein and lack of fiber. Plants generally have a high proportion of carbohydrates, with moderate amounts of protein. Plants also contain fiber and phytochemicals that many animal products are not.

vlakna.Biljna diet is generally higher in fiber, which can relieve constipation, and thus reduce the risk of fecal impaction and colon cancer. In the pilot study, McIntosh and Holden have found that while 21 of 24 patients reported frequent constipation, the analysis of three days of food diary showed that 18 patients reported intake of less than 25 grams of dietary fiber per day. Education in the need for increased fiber intake, and its benefits for health, it is necessary for PD patients. In addition, high-fiber diet plan can boost the bioavailability of levodopa. Astarloa et al. found a correlation between a diet rich in insoluble fiber and plasma levodopa concentrations and postulate that the improvement of prison can have a positive effect on the availability of levodopa (Astarloa et al., 1992). Although no studies yet on the benefits of a vegetarian diet for people with PD, however, vegetarian or plant-based diet may have a special meaning for people with PD.

from: - Parkinson's disease and plant-based diet.

Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD, summer 2000.

adequate nutrition from a vegetarian diet :-

can be vegetarians and are able to get a proper diet of exclusively vegetarian diet.

If vegetarians eat different foods, along with the right amounts of foods from each food group, vegetables. diet can meet the recommendations for all nutrients. They are vegetarians that specifically focus on, including foods that are rich in calcium, zinc and vitamin B12 to counter a potential disadvantage, to achieve optimal health.

Of course, the most important part of this equation is exercise. If you keep that element out, no amount of healthy vegetarian foods will help you in the long run.


from: -. By.Kanupriya Khanna, dietitian, www.NutritionVista.com

Facing problem with vitamin B12 vegetarian food :-

the only reliable unfortified sources of vitamin B12 are meat, dairy products and eggs. There has been considerable research into possible plant food sources of B12. Fermented soy products, seaweed and algae are all suggested as possible sources of B12. However, analysis of fermented soya products, including tempeh, miso, shoya and tamari, found no significant B12.

the only reliable unfortified sources of vitamin B12 are meat, dairy products and eggs. There has been considerable research into possible plant food sources of B12. Fermented soy products, seaweed and algae are all suggested as possible sources of B12. However, analysis of fermented soya products, including tempeh, miso, shoya and tamari, found no significant B12. ...

the only reliable unfortified sources of vitamin B12 are meat, dairy products and eggs. There has been considerable research into possible plant food sources of B12. Fermented soy products, seaweed and algae are all suggested as possible sources of B12. However, analysis of fermented soya products, including tempeh, miso, shoya and tamari, found no significant B12.

the only reliable unfortified sources of vitamin B12 are meat, dairy products and eggs. There has been considerable research into possible plant food sources of B12. Fermented soy products, seaweed and algae are all suggested as possible sources of B12. However, analysis of fermented soya products, including tempeh, miso, shoya and tamari, found no significant B12. ...

bacteria in the colon are able to synthesize B12. In the past, it was thought that the B12 produced by bacteria of the colon may be absorbed and utilized by humans. However, the bacteria produce B12 too far down the intestine for absorption to occur, the B12 is not absorbed through the colon lining.

human faeces can contain significant B12.Istraživanje showed that a group of Iranian vegans obtained adequate B12 from unwashed vegetables which was fertilized with human manure. Faecal contamination of vegetables and other plant foods can make a significant contribution to dietary needs, particularly in areas where hygiene standards may be low. This may be responsible for the lack of aneamia B12 in the vegan community in developing countries.

Vegans are recommended to ensure their diet includes foods fortified with vitamin B12.Rasponu of B12 fortified foods are available. These include yeast extracts, vegetable Vecon, veggieburger mixes, textured vegetable protein, soy milk, vegetable and sunflower margarines, and breakfast cereals.

from: - Vegetarian Society of Great Britain

Head Office: Parkdale, Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, England WA14 4QG

adequate intake of calcium in vegetarian diets :-

study comparing the bone health of 105 post-menopausal vegan Buddhist monks and 105 non-vegetarian women, corresponding to every other person, has produced a surprising result. Their bone density was identical.
The research was led by Professor Tuan Nguyen from Sydney's Garvan Institute of Medical Research. He collaborated with Dr. Ho-Pham Thuc Lan Pham Ngoc Thach of Medicine, University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
"For 5% of people in Western countries who choose to be vegetarians, this is very good news," said Professor Nguyen. "Even vegans who eat only plant foods, it seems that the bones are as healthy as everyone else."
"For 5% of people in Western countries who choose to be vegetarians, this is very good news," said Professor Nguyen. "Even vegans who eat only plant foods, it seems that the bones are as healthy as everyone else ."...
"For 5% of people in Western countries who choose to be vegetarians, this is very good news," said Professor Nguyen. "Even vegans who eat only plant foods, it seems that the bones are as healthy as everyone else ."...

"Nuns' calcium intake is very low, only about 370 mg per day, which recommended level is 1,000 mg. Their protein intake is also very low, at around 35 GA day, compared with non-vegetarian group, which was 65 g. "

Professor Nguyen Thuc Lan et al chose to study Buddhist nuns because faith requires them to observe a strict vegan diet all their lives.

People with rheumatoid arthritis can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by removing meat, dairy and gluten from the diet, the Daily Mail.Švedski Research has shown that a vegan diet reduces the level of "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and "boosted levels of natural antibodies to the compounds in the body that are implicated in rheumatoid arthritis, "the newspaper said.

from: - Vegan Buddhist nuns have the same bone density as well as non-vegetarians, www. Medicalnewstoday.com,
Article Date: 16 April 2009

Less incidence of diseases: -

The story is based on the trial that seemed to be a vegan diet can reduce cholesterol and other indicators of cardiovascular disease in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Unlike the proposals in some newspaper headlines, this study did not look at the effect of a vegan diet on the participants' arthritis izravno.Studija showed that weight reduction and "bad" cholesterol for those on a vegan diet. However, it is not enough to include people or last long enough to look at the effects of a vegan diet on cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks or strokes. Furthermore, long-term effects of a gluten-free vegan diet are uncertain. Many people are assigned to a vegan diet does not hold for the entire year, and it will be May difficult for people to use non-vegan diet is that such a major change in eating habits.


Most of the bad LDL-cholesterol after eating saturated animal fats, eating more vegetables and less meat is well-known technique for reducing bad cholesterol and heart attacks. People who stuck to the vegan diet lost weight, but it is unclear whether the gluten-free vegan diet would offer any special advantages over other healthy diet to weight loss. All individuals who wish to reduce their chances of cardiovascular disease should aim to eat a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, stop smoking and not exercising an appropriate level.

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