The inside scoop on a vegetarian diet

     Have you recently seen any trends when it comes to vegetarian diets and how you should be fueling your body? Do you ever think that maybe it's something you want to try? If you're trying to make up your mind, here are some pros and cons to think about. 



    A popular example of trending diets is vegetarianism. A vegetarian diet consists of a person not eating any type of meat. Pros of a vegetarian diet consist of health benefits, environmental impact, ethical reasoning, and nutrient rich. When doing the correct planning for this type of diet, there's been links to lower risks of potential heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. A vegetarian diet is also known to lower cholesterol levels and improve digestion throughout the body. When reducing the amount of meat that a person is consuming and buying, carbon footprints are lowered and leads to less levels of deforestation. Everyone has different reasons for choosing this type of lifestyle, but a common one is because of ethical reasons. Many people who are vegetarian want to avoid harming animals and don't like the process behind how meat comes from the animal and into our stores. When meat is cut out of a diet, many people are then partaking in a plant-based diet. These plant-based diets tend to be higher in fiber and antioxidants which better overall wellbeing of the human body. 
    Cons of a vegetarian diet can be cravings, meal prepping, possible nutrient deficiencies, and social challenges. It can be hard to switch diets. Your body and mind have become used to eating something, and now you've totally cut it out. It's possible that when a person is to cut out meat, that they can have cravings and miss the taste or the texture. Luckily, there are companies who produce plant-based meat to copy real meat itself. This may be helpful to people who still enjoy the taste of meat and want to continue to eat something that still masks the taste and texture to actual meat. Although not everyone does meal prep, by being on a vegetarian diet, it may be difficult to find ways to ensure you are getting enough nutrition and protein in a healthy way. Because meat is such an easy and reliable way for protein intake, when cutting meat out of your diet this could lead to lower levels of iron, protein, omega 3 fatty acids, and zinc. Another common con for vegetarians is social challenges they may face. When going out to eat, it may be hard to find restaurants that make and offer vegetarian options. Although it is possible to ask for no meat with your food, some meals are premade at resturants which could make this more difficult to maintain in social settings.

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