Interesting studies: Vegetarians Live Longer Than Meat Easters By Four Years

Vegetarians Live Longer Than Meat Easters By Four Years

Eating red and processed meats on a daily basis has been linked to rising mortality rates. Excess consumption of red meat may increase the risk of heart disease, chronic inflammation, kidney disease, appendicitis, certain cancers and other disorders. One of the largest studies of vegetarian and vegans found that people on plant-based diets have a significantly longer life expectancy by nearly eight years. The same difference was noticed among smokers and non-smokers. In a similar 2014 study from U.S. and European populations, the smallest increases in red meat consumption found steep rises in mortality. Researchers considered the link between eating processed meats as well as unprocessed meat, according to Daily Mail. 

 

Here are some benefits of vegetarian diet: 1. Low blood pressure: In the latest study, researchers found that not only do vegetarians have lower blood pressure on average, but that vegetarian diets could be used to lower blood pressure among people who need an intervention. 2. Lower risk of death: A 2013 study of more than 70,000 people found that vegetarians had a 12% lower risk of death compared with non-vegetarians. With none of the saturated fat and cholesterol that clogs arteries, vegetarians may be at a lower risk for chronic diseases overall. 3. Better moods: A 2012 study randomly split participants into a three diets: all-meat allowed, fish-only, and vegetarian no-meat. The researchers found that after two weeks, the people on the vegetarian diet reported more mood improvements than those on the other two diets. 4. Less chance of heart disease: Another 2013 study of 44,000 people reported that vegetarians were 32% less likely to develop ischemic heart disease. More info: http://time.com/9463/7-reasons-vegetarians-live-longer/