A major point for vegetarianism is that the animals we eat got their protein from plants. So, why not just go to the source for your nutrition? An important concern is that you need to be conscious of your protein consumption. But it isnt a hard thing to do.

Ive just read a little book provided by a local Buddhist temple, Why Medical Doctors are Vegetarian. It raises some interesting points about vegetarianism.

Im not a vegetarian. I like meat. But Im looking at it.

In vegetarianism, it is most important that the eater enjoys the food and believes that it is good for them. The mental state is almost as important as the physical eating.

A variety of protein, ingredients, tastes and textures should all contribute to feeling satisfied about a meal. Both the care by the cook and the interests of the eater are important.

So why is meat bad? And what proof do they have? Does it affect aging and weight loss?

Aging is seen as the cells wearing out. The main processes of the cell are to get nutrition, remove waste and take in oxygen. Kind of like the whole body. When there is a lot of waste to be removed, it puts more wear and aging on the cells. Meat eating creates more waste than vegetarian diets and that may lead to aging.

During the Second World War, Denmark was blockaded and the entire country adopted a meatless diet for one year. The national death rate reduced by 34%. Unfortunately, it returned to pre-diet levels the following year with the resumption of their standard fare.

Weight loss is about proper nutrition. You will need to be conscious of your activity levels, calories and fat intake levels. But according to this little book I just read, Vegetarianism is worth a look. At least for health and maybe with weight loss.