Is vegetarianism beneficial both mentally and physically?
Q I am a year 12 student and at the current moment I am doing a home economics assignment and I was wondering if you can give me your views and opinions since you are a vegetarian and my topic is “vegetarianism: is it beneficial both mentally and physically”. A If nutritionally balanced, a vegetarian diet can be very healthy and therefore beneficial both physically and mentally. As you are probably aware, the two leading killers in Western countries are heart disease and cancer. Studies have shown that a healthy vegetarian diet (which is generally lower in animal fats and includes more fruits and vegetables) can help reduce the risks of breast and colon cancer, and possibly other forms of cancer. Such a diet can also be of assistance for those with heart disease and hypertension. Further it can reduce the risk of developing diabetes and assist with weight management. For more info about the health benefits I suggest you check out some of the links on our Nutrition Information page. I h
