Vegetarian: A Meal That Changes Your Life

Author: Xiao Qian
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Vegetarians are divided into four categories: strict vegetarians, lacto-ovo vegetarians, lacto-vegetarians, and ovo-vegetarians. "New vegetarianism" began in the 1940s, when food shortages during the two World Wars created a golden age for the vegetarian movement, saving the lives and health of hundreds of millions of people. In 1987, the book "New American Diet" was published, further sparking the contemporary vegetarian trend. Today, over 12 million people in the U.S. choose to follow a vegetarian diet, and nearly a hundred grassroots vegetarian groups have been established. This book will not only tell you about the origins of vegetarianism but also why we choose to be vegetarian, how to become a "vegetarian," and practical vegetarian maps, cooking tips, and nutritional pairing rules.
As the ancients said, "To purify the mind, one must first purify the mouth." Our lives have become too complicated—why not start now to seek simplicity, naturality, health, and perfect lifestyles—vegetarianism? "I have no doubt that part of human dignity lies in gradually giving up meat." —Henry David Thoreau. "I believe that vegetarianism is highly beneficial to humanity, not only in terms of changing human nature but also in promoting overall well-being." —Albert Einstein.
From the 6th century BC, when the world's earliest "vegetarians," Pythagoras, called for people to refuse meat, to today's "new vegetarianism," vegetarianism has always been a symbol of an advanced and healthy lifestyle. In 1987, the book "New American Diet" was published, further sparking the contemporary vegetarian trend. Today, over 12 million people in the U.S. choose to follow a vegetarian diet, and nearly a hundred grassroots vegetarian groups have been established. Now, choosing vegetarianism is no longer just a dietary choice but also a philosophy of life and lifestyle—this is the greatest difference between "vegetarianism" and "vegetarian."
12 Reasons to Choose Vegetarianism
· Vegetarianism is the natural way to longevity;
· A vegetarian diet makes your brain smarter;
· Vegetarians have a much lower risk of cancer;
· Vegetarianism also offers immune advantages for common diseases;
· A vegetarian diet promotes a gentler temperament;
· Vegetarians have more energy;
· Vegetarianism is the secret to beauty and weight loss for humans;
· A vegetarian diet reduces the burden on the heart;
· Vegetarianism is easier to digest and beneficial to health;
· A vegetarian diet helps avoid attacks from animal diseases like avian flu;
· Humans were originally primal "vegetarians" at the time of their birth;
· Choosing vegetarianism for environmental protection is a noble choice.