Which diet is the healthiest?!
Regularly eating meat, but also eating dairy, fruits, vegetables, etc. Maybe a little bit too much meat.
Balanced omnivore diet with less meat-
Basically the same diet as above except eating more fruits, vegetables, and more "vegetarian" foods, but also occasionally eating meat.
Vegetarian diet-
No meat but dairy, eggs and other animal products are fine. A healthy vegetarian diet... I'm not talking about the vegetarians who live on potato chips and orange soda
Vegan diet-
No meat, dairy, eggs, honey, animal products, etc. Basically your average vegan diet. I'm not really very familiar with vegan diets so I'm not sure what kind of animal products are allowed or not.
Answers: Balanced omnivore diet-
Regularly eating meat, but also eating dairy, fruits, vegetables, etc. Maybe a little bit too much meat.
Balanced omnivore diet with less meat-
Basically the same diet as above except eating more fruits, vegetables, and more "vegetarian" foods, but also occasionally eating meat.
Vegetarian diet-
No meat but dairy, eggs and other animal products are fine. A healthy vegetarian diet... I'm not talking about the vegetarians who live on potato chips and orange soda
Vegan diet-
No meat, dairy, eggs, honey, animal products, etc. Basically your average vegan diet. I'm not really very familiar with vegan diets so I'm not sure what kind of animal products are allowed or not.
The healthiest diet is one planned around your lifestyle & medical situation! Whats healthy 4 1 is not always 4 another. Consideration must be given to food allergies, lactose intolerance etc.- guite a long list actually! I think U understand what I'm trying 2 say here!!
Well, as meat contains fat (along with other foods) having too much is a problem, so i would say the Balanced Omnivore diet with less meat, though I'm slightly biased, being a vegetarian myself.
A vegetarian diet makes it hard to get certain proteins though, and a vegan diet is even harder to get certain parts.
I, personally, would say a non strict Vegetarian, meaning you don't eat meats, but you still eat fish, and all other foods.
Vegan. - Animal fat is just not my thing. meat, or dairy! - I do not want health problem and med bills later on in life.
It is hard at first, but your body thanks you it! I get all my healthful foods. I eat beans, grains, veggies, fruits, nuts. Gives me everything I need. - My protein and iron levels are great! Omega 3 and 6 excellent as well! b12 is hard but not impossible!
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I'm vegetarian, and I definetly don't do it for the health reasons...I've probably actually gained weight since I've been vegetarian. I'm not one of the people who live off of potato chips and orange soda, but I still feel like I could be eating healthier and I use being vegetarian as an excuse. If you're vegan it's even harder to eat healthily because you cut out almost everything except fruits and vegetables. So, if you are choosing a diet purely for health reasons, I would say either an omnivore or omnivore with less meat diet.
thats realy an oppinion thing, youll find radicals in every catagory who think their diet is the only thing. personally, i think going as organic as possible, getting rid of sugar and processed foods, and eating a lot of plant foods is a great idea, but i dont htink you should have to get rid of all meats, especially fish. there are so many good things in there for you!!
The balanced omnivore diet is the healthiest diet as humans are meant to eat both meat and plant foods - our teeth and digestive tract are built to handle a varied diet. Just remember, too much of a good thing is just as bad as too much of a bad thing.
I think any can be healthy if you take the right precautions. An omnivore is probably easiest because you get a lot of your proteins and vitamins from meat. Vegetarians and Vegans can be healthy too, but you need to be eating lots of things like Tofu, beans, and vegetabls to make sure you're getting enough protein.
The vegan diet is the best
Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or poultry. Vegans, in addition to being vegetarian, do not use other animal products and by-products such as eggs, dairy products, honey, leather, fur, silk, wool, cosmetics, and soaps derived from animal products.
People choose to be vegan for health, environmental, and/or ethical reasons. For example, some vegans feel that one promotes the meat industry by consuming eggs and dairy products. That is, once dairy cows or egg-laying chickens are too old to be productive, they are often sold as meat; and since male calves do not produce milk, they usually are raised for veal or other products. Some people avoid these items because of conditions associated with their production.
Many vegans choose this lifestyle to promote a more humane and caring world. They know they are not perfect, but believe they have a responsibility to try to do their best, while not being judgmental of others.
Is a vegan diet healthy? As with any diet, a vegan diet requires planning. However, when properly planned, a vegan diet can be considerably healthier than the traditional American diet.
In its 1996 position paper on vegetarian diets, the American Dietetic Association reported that vegan and vegetarian diets can significantly reduce one's risk of contracting heart disease, colon and lung cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, kidney disease, hypertension, obesity, and a number of other debilitating conditions. Cows' milk contains ideal amounts of fat and protein for young calves, but far too much for humans. And eggs are higher in cholesterol than any other food, making them a leading contributor to cardiovascular disease.
Vegan foods, such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and beans, are low in fat, contain no cholesterol, and are rich in fiber and nutrients. Vegans can get all the protein they need from legumes (e.g., beans, tofu, peanuts) and grains (e.g., rice, corn, whole wheat breads and pastas); calcium from broccoli, kale, collard greens, tofu, fortified juices and soymilks; iron from chickpeas, spinach, pinto beans, and soy products; and B12 from fortified foods or supplements. With planning, a vegan diet can provide all the nutrients we were taught as schoolchildren came only from animal products.
The most important plant sources of protein are legumes, soy foods, and nuts. Grains and vegetables also contain significant amounts of protein. Eat a variety of protein sources throughout the day: e.g, a legume (such as beans, tofu, or peanuts) combined with a grain (such as rice, corn, or whole wheat breads or pastas).
Vegetarian B-12 vitamin pills are available at most drug stores; the 'sublingual' form is preferable. In addition, some foods are fortified with B-12, including Red Star Nutritional yeast. We recommend that all vegans use one of these two methods to insure that they receive the proper amount of B-12.
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vegan/vegeterian
it can help u lose weight
less chances of haveing cancer,heart diesese,ect.
u would live 10 yrs longer then the average human.
and u should just do it cuz it stops animal cruety
i think vegan is the best.
vegetarians already eliminate meat for their diet, so all that is left is dairy and a lot of sweet chocolatety stuff.
so if one was to become vegan they would eliminate not only the meat (which is the cause for a lot of diseases),but also he sweet stuff that isn't necessary.
However, you stated, that you dont eat a lot of sweets, so i would go with vegetarianism if i were you. honey is in a lot of healthy foods, and i dont think you should restrict it from your diet unless you are doing it for the animals. also know that there are unhealthy foods like pizza that fit into the vegetarian category.
-good luck, and remember that you should be making the choice about which diet you wish to pursue, dont let ANYONE (including me) tell you which diet is best for you and your life style.
I'm an omnivore, but using your criteria and assuming that each diet is being done properly, I would say the vegan diet.
Animal products and cholesterol go hand in hand. I view the other diets as equals (and not real far behid the vegan diet) that will depend on EXACTLY what is being consumed to determine which is more healthy than the other. For the most part, each diet can be done well beyond the needs for health.
Unfortunately, convenience, ignorance and indifference are more the norm than the rarity.
People that genuinely believe that all meats are unhealthy and people that genuinely believe that meatless diets cannot be healthy are either ignorant or have somehow convinced themselves, whether for confidence sake or vanity's sake, that they are right and the other is wrong.
A healthy diet revolves around the proper consumption of nutrients and the avoidance of "poisons" to our bodies. All varieties of diets can accomplish this if done correctly.
According to the American Diabetic Society a vegan is the healthiest when properly done, followed with other studies. A vegan diet is called a strict vegetarian diet.
Think about:
Meat (red or not) is known to cause a lot of health problems and diseases.
Milk (and dairy) is also known for a whole slew of health problems, cancers, autism, allergies, and many others.
Eggs if eaten a lot can lead to breast cancer.
Fish if eaten a lot can cause brain damage due to the mercury in it.
A strict vegetarian diet (vegan) does not eat what is listed above, so further is reason why it is the healthiest.
Second healthiest would be a vegetarian who eliminated dairy from their diet, so therefore an ovo-vegetarian.