... studies testing cholesterol levels, vegetarians beat out all others including those that only ate lean meats. Milk, however, lowers blood cholesterol, as does soy. Another benefit is the lack of digestive disorders among vegetarians. It is possible that this is directly related to the high fiber content consumed. The last main benefit of the vegetarian diet is its relationship to cancer ... meat to break it down properly. That is why meat is cooked. Third, we have long, complex digestive tracks meant absorb the nutrients from vegetables, fruits, and nuts, carnivores on the other hand ha...

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... of antibiotic-resistant bacteria." (Patterson). If you can not see any evidence and feel anything but normal than you are fine. Hormones are no problem in the human digestive system and they go through your system just as anything else. "Scientific authorities agree that use of hormones implants resulting in the efficient production of beef that is safe" (Patterson). This is proving that ... eating hormone-injected beef. If you can not see any evidence and feel anything but normal than you are fine. Hormones are no problem in the human digestive system and they go through your system ju...

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... attaining inexpensive meat. The United States meat industry has become extremely centralized, as a few giant corporations have slowly made their way to total dominance of the business. This new system of industrialized farming may have led to low-cost meat but it has also introduced many new risks. The United States agroindustry focuses solely on maximizing production and profit. For ... creating numerous problems for the public. Until approximately thirty years ago, cows fed exclusively on grass. Their natural diet, grass-fed cows were extremely healthy. Cows have an incredibly advanced...

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... severe bone loss, and millions of chickens suffer broken bones when they are pulled out from the cages (Friedrich). Some birds become paralyzed due to the result of their skeletal system becoming so weak that their spinal cords deteriorate which results in the chicken's death (Dev). Factories that breed chicken have also been seen to overcrowd their chickens in cages that ... laying cycle. When hens begin to lay their eggs, the hens are put into darkness and out on a starvation diet for up to two weeks. By being caged in this system, hens are constantly producing eggs which drain calciu...

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... over a hot "tava). Indians wash their hands immediately after and before eating a meal as it is believed that food tastes better when eaten with one's hands. "Paan" is served as a digestive after some meals. The dark-green leaf of the betel-pepper plant is smeared with a little bit of lime and wrapped around a combination of spices like crushed betel-nuts, cardamom ... , aniseed, sugar and grated coconut. It is an astringent and is believed to help in clearing the system. All Indian food is served with either rice or bread or both. In the North it is the whole wheat breads that are commo...

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... carnivorous humans in various ways. First, medical studies show that a human being's body was not made to be carnivorous (for example; humans have no fang s or claws) and because are digestive system was not made to digest meat, a vegetarian diet is much easier and healthier for our bodies. Secondly, as known around the world, the most common cause of death is heart ... ...

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... dairy products contain large amounts of cholesterol, saturated fats, and concentrated protein, all harmful substances. Also, the high fiber content of a vegetarian diet helps "wash away" excess cholesterol in your digestive tract. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the meat, dairy, and egg industries, many "Canadians still believe that animal products are necessary for good health."" (Robbins 215-247). According to ... , the soybean deserves special mention, for it "[c]ontains all eight essential amino acids and surpasses all other food plants in the amount of protein it can deliver to t...

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... dairy products contain large amounts of cholesterol, saturated fats, and concentrated protein, all harmful substances. Also, the high fiber content of a vegetarian diet helps "wash away" excess cholesterol in your digestive tract. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the meat, dairy, and egg industries, many "Canadians still believe that animal products are necessary for good health."" (Robbins 215-247). According to ... , the soybean deserves special mention, for it "[c]ontains all eight essential amino acids and surpasses all other food plants in the amount of protein it can deliver to t...

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... carnivorous humans in various ways. First, medical studies show that a human being's body was not made to be carnivorous (for example; humans have no fangs or claws) and because our digestive system was not made to digest meat, a vegetarian diet is much easier and healthier for our bodies. Patterns of heart disease and colon cancer are much higher for people who eat ... ...

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