Desperate To Lose Weight

[David Ogden]

Desperate To Lose Weight

Are vegetarians are more successful at weight loss than other people? Of course people may become vegetarians for reasons other than losing weight but because they tend to eat more fruits and vegetables they also tend to eat fewer calories overall. So can vegetarian diets help you with your weight loss goals? Let’s take a look…

The epidemic of obesity in the USA cannot be denied. More and more people than ever are on diets and trying to lose weight so naturally a vegetarian diet has appeal. Debating the pros and cons of a vegetarian diet are beyond the scope of this article, rather we’ll focus on a few facts so you can make a decision about whether or not a vegetarian diet can help you achieve your weight loss goals.

Many studies have shown that people who follow vegetarian diets decrease their risk of cancer by 30% to 50% and they also tended to have lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure. It is unclear whether it was simply the diet alone that made the difference or people who are vegetarian tend to be more active overall. If the diet did play a role it was likely due to the inclusion of fruits and vegetables versus higher fat foods.

Fruits and vegetables tend to have fewer calories than processed foods and meats. Therefore, simple math will tell you that if you substitute fruits and vegetables for highly caloric processed foods on a regular basis, you will tend to eat fewer calories overall. The fewer calories you eat, the more weight you will lose. That said, vegetarian diets alone are no guarantee of weight loss. It is just as easy to over eat healthy foods such as nuts, beans and breads as it is junk food. So while a vegetarian diet may indeed be healthier, an individual choosing it must still be mindful of portion control and not over eat. Remember that if you eat more calories than you burn off, you’re going to gain weight, whether you’re vegetarian or not. So don't not forget to exercise as well.

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