Every year On 1 October the World Vegetarian Day is celebrated across the globe. It is a day to celebrate the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism that the North American Vegetarian Society founded in 1977 and endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union in 1978, which raises awareness of the legal, environmental, medical and humanistic benefits of vegan living.
This day is celebrated to build awareness about the benefits of vegetarian lifestyle and inspire others to become vegetarian. A vegetarian is one that doesn’t eat meat and has fruit and vegetables diet mostly foodstuffs from plants. Many people are seeking vegetarian and plant-based diets these days because they provide a wide range of health benefits, including weight loss. Several studies indicate that it may help in minimizing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, bad cholesterol and some cancers by eating a vegetarian diet. But regarding a vegetarian diet, there are many misconceptions.
The month of October begins with World Vegetarian Day as Vegetarian Awareness Month, ending with November 1, World Vegan Day, as the end of the month of celebration. The Month of Vegetarian Awareness was widely known to be “Reverence for Life” and more .
Benefits of being vegetarian
Meat avoidance is one of the easiest ways to reduce the fat intake.
Being vegetarian lowers the risk of major heart diseases and cancer.
The vegetarian diet includes whole grains, nuts, fruit , vegetables that provide fibre, antioxidants , vitamins and essential minerals
A well-planned vegetarian diet will fulfil all the nutritional needs of individuals of all ages, including infants, women and the elderly.
The levels of cholesterol in vegetarian meals are far lower compared to non-vegetarian meals.
Myths about being vegetarian
The vegetarian diets do not contain enough protein is a myth. There is some protein filled vegetarian foods, but these origins are not known to anyone.
The vegetarian diet is tasteless and lacks in variety: as much as anything else, vegetarians love their food. In order to make the food delicious and nutritious when prepared imaginatively, you only need to experiment with various food products and preparations. To savor your taste buds, a well planned vegetarian meal can add taste as well as variety.
Following a vegetarian diet fitness freaks also assume that it will lead to weaknesses and may not assist in muscle development. But the addition of ample nutrients will help you successfully complete your exercise. There are ample protein options that you can add to your diet.
Swikriti Dandotia
