Research Found Less Heart Disease in Vegetarians Than Meat-Eaters
By Bill Hansen 
Did you know that on average, vegetarians have lower blood fat levels, cholesterol and triglycerides than people who are meat eaters and of a similar age and social status? It's an accepted fact that humans with high levels of blood fats are more at risk of heart disease.
There is no denying that there are enormous health benefits of a vegetarian diet derived from the elimination of red meats from your diet or change of eating habits. Vegetarians who abstain from eating all animal foods are also more likely to have lower cholesterol levels than meat eaters.
Studies have found that older men who eat meat six or more times a week are twice as likely to die of heart disease as those who abstain from meat. It has also been revealed in studies that a middle-aged man who is a meat eater is four times more likely to suffer a heart attack. Research carried out in Britain involving 10,000 vegetarians and meat eaters found that the more meat consumed, the greater the risk of a heart attack.
Large amounts of high-fat dairy products and cholesterol-rich eggs can also cause a build up of blood fats and cholesterol.
The benefits of a vegetarian way of life are obvious. You should be thinking of introducing more vegetables, fruit and raw foods into your eating habits and making a commitment to yourself to undertake your own research including finding vegetarian recipes that are delicious, healthy and life prolonging.
As the change is quite drastic initially, after living a meat eating lifestyle, it would be advisable to introduce your vegetarian meals gradually. Perhaps once a week to start, with a view to introducing further vegetarian meals on a regular basis once you and your family have adjusted to the new eating habits. Your goal is to eliminate all red meats as soon as possible.
Yes, this is a life changing experience for you and your family. However,changing your eating habits to a total vegetarian diet will give you the health benefits to help you enjoy life to the fullest with more energy, as you will be more leaner and fitter and ready to live an extended, happy life. It's never too late to start - Don't put it off any longer!
Bill Hansen is a writer and researcher on vegetarian food and recipes. To receive your instant access on various vegetarian food issues please visit http://www.aboutvegetarianrecipes.com
