Going vegetarian can work wonders for us. On World Vegetarian Day being observed on Monday, the city- based doctors advise the people to go for veggies more than the meat-stuff. The day is being observed since 1977 to spread awareness about living a healthy life, saving animals and also conserving life.
Speaking to The Pioneer, the honorary secretary of Association of Physicians of India Sanjay Shah said, “A vegetarian diet lowers blood pressure, helps avoid heart attacks and prevents diabetes and many other ailments related to lifestyle. A well-planned vegetarian diet is a healthy way to meet one’s nutritional needs. Food like breakfast cereal fortified with Vitamin B-12 is a good option. Mushrooms are rich in Vitamin B-12.”
Elaborating further, he said that according to a survey report, the leading risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) for India in 2018 include dietary risks, high systolic pressure, air pollution, high cholesterol, and tobacco consumption and high body mass index. To reduce premature death and disability from CVD, India needs to implement population level policies while strengthening and integrating its local, regional and national health systems, he said.
Dr B K Gairola , a doctor based in Haridwar District Hospital, suggests that the obese should opt for vegetarian diet as it helps shed excess weight. Intake of raw or less cooked food is always recommended to preserve naturally preserved nutrients, he said.
