Marge Ganton 7th Day Adventist

When I was growing up I was taught how to hunt, fish and trap animals for food as well as being fed an omnivorous diet, but today I have found that I no longer need animals in my diet. The Vegetarian Times recently found that out of the 311 million people in the US, 7.3 million eat a vegetarian based diet and 22.8 million eat a vegetarian inclined diet. Over the past century people have begun looking into the health implications of plant based diets as a way of improving their health and increase their longevity. This research paper is intended

Beezhold, B. L., Johnston, C. S., & Daigle, D. R. (2010). Vegetarian diets are associated with healthy mood states. A cross-sectional study in Seventh Day Adventist adults. Nutrition Journal, Page 1–7.

Our health is one of the most important part to live a longer life. Vegetarians and vegans are far less likely to get cancer,heart disease, less likely to be overweight, have lots of stamina ,consume far less pesticides in their food and have a superior immune function. The largest epidemiological study ever conducted,found that those eating the amount of animal foods typical for Americans have seventeen times the death rate from heart disease, and, for women, five times the rate of breast cancer, than those who get 5% or less of their protein from animal foods.Many people

As a child Mary’s mother, Hazel was a chartered member of “Beulah Seventh Day Adventist Church” (currently City Temple SDA Church). This is where Mary gained she introduction and devotion for Christ and the Adventist Faith. Attended Sabbath School, prayer meetings, Friday evening vespers and church school along with her older brother, Marvin was a foundation of life; Church was family and family was church. With her mother an active matron within the church, singing in the choir and serving in the Dorcas Society, tagging along to these activities quickly ignited in her a desire to sing and serve. A recognized desire for Family, church, friends, singing, and service that would remain

Research shows that in countries where people eat a pound or more of fruit and vegetables a day , the rate of cancer is half what it is in the United States. Pollan argues that vegetarians are less susceptible to most of the western diseases, and as a consequence live longer than the rest of us(164). Apparently, we can’t live without plants, but we don’t need to eat meat in order to obtain the nutrients we need for growth because they can be found elsewhere (Pollan 165). Since plants are less energy dense than other foods, by eating a plant-based diet one will likely consume fewer calories which is itself protective against many chronic disease (Pollan 165).I agree with Pollan that a plant-based diet can help reduce the risk of obesity, Diabetes, and Heart Disease.

the practice of every day religon have nothing to do with increase the life expectancy for the individual, the variable that impact the life expectancy (praying, confessing and spending a spiritual time between the individual and his creator) this variable can effect the individual spiritual health, furthermore, spiritual health is one of the six dominant of health, and with correct use of spiritual healththe individual life expectancy can

Cardiovascular disease and cancer are the first and second main reason of why some people in the United States are dying. Having daily consumption of fruits and vegetables will greatly help to reduce the risk of having these diseases such as stroke, Alzheimer disease, cataracts, and some of the functional problems associated with aging. Foods that contain important amounts pf bioactive components may give or provide good/need benefits and it gives significant roles in prevention of the chronic disease. (RuiHai Liu, 1993)

Living on a vegan diet seems to be a growing trend with younger generations. It seems people everywhere want to jump on board of not consuming animal products for the greater good of humanity. There are many reasons why some might pick this diet; some might do it because their morals, others might find it inhumane, but the main two reasons many go on this plant-based diet is for sustaining one's health and humanity. Both of those reasons are true but only to an

Dr. Michael Greger provides an eye-opening statistic regarding the link between health and nutrition when he states that, “The #1 killer in the US – heart disease – was found to be almost nonexistent in populations with diets centered around whole plant foods” (“Greger”). Even though the idea that a plant-based diet is the best option for many reasons, many groups still passionately contest it. However, recent research in nutritional and environmental science has established that a more plant-based, or vegetarian, lifestyle is the way society needs to go. Webster’s New World Dictionary defines vegetarian as, “one who eats no meat” (715). Society is showing a trend towards more people adopting plant-based eating. This trend can be seen playing out in the popular media via celebrities who openly discuss their vegetarian lifestyle choices and also in popular television shows whose characters talk about being vegetarian in the dialogue of show.

American dietetic association reveals the outcomes of vegetarian diet which has many advantages for human health. Firstly, it is healthy and nutritious for all the stages of life cycle. Secondly, the healthy diet helps to prevent various diseases like heart disease, cancer and obesity. According to American dietetic association vegetarian diet is extremely useful during pregnancy, childhood and especially for athletes. The most important benefit of vegetarian diet is that it maintain cholesterol levels, lower risk of heart diseases and lower blood pressure. In addition to it, this vegetarian diet have lower body mass index of overall cancer rates. The position paper draws a result from various evidences that vegetarian diet lower risk of death

The Vegan diet also largely consists of potassium, folic acid, magnesium and countless other beneficial vitamins and minerals. Compared to the vegetarian diet, the Vegan diet contains more dietary fiber and less saturated fats, along with high levels of cholesterol. In many cases, Vegans tend to be slimmer and have lower blood sugar levels and lower levels of serum cholesterol, which reduces their risk of heart disease, the current leading killer in the United States. (“57 Health Benefits…”) In a recent report, different plant groups were rated into categories of metabolic-epidemiologic evidence. At the end of the study, their levels showed reduction in chronic disease development. In another study completed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), individuals who consumed more fruits and vegetables than animal products were shown to have reduced risks of cancer. (Craig)

Veganism is a food lifestyle based on diet of vegetables, grains, seeds, nuts and fruits. People are being vegetarian because they think it is healthier to only eat vegetables without eating meet or chicken, and they think that they will get a perfect body shape, free of diseases. As in vegetarian, where they feed on foods that do not fit into animal flesh, whether from wild or marine animals. They also don’t eat food that comes directly from the animal, such as: egg that’s comes from the hen, milk that comes from cows, goats and honey that comes from bees. In India, Ethiopia and Jamaica there are a lot of vegetarian people, because they don’t have enough food to feed themselves, so they decided to eat vegetable. This paper argues that veganism is a harmful lifestyle for three major reasons.

They have a strong identity and feel that their way of eating and clean living is the best way. They are proud to mention the fact that they are vegetarians and tend to look down at those who do not strive to adopt these eating habits. They boast that they are in better health than non-vegetarians. While they are a part of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in general, they are sure to distinguish themselves from those Seventh-day Adventists that do eat meat unapologetically. These vegetarians can usually site verses from the Bible, which they believe, clearly provide dietary guidelines. They believe they are eating correctly and in accordance with biblical laws. Vegetarianism itself provides a strong identity for these members. Members of this group have a clear identity that separates them from the rest of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Vegetarian eating is a strong part of their identity and clear lines are drawn to distinguish between the meat eaters and the vegetarians or those who at least strive to be

Buddhism, like many religions, has been essential in sorting out the lives of many individuals. One looks to religion on things such as politics, morals, and values. Among these morals and values, what one eats may be tied to their religion. Vegetarianism is one of the subsectors attached to Buddhism for better or for worse. Vegetarianism brings in things such as mercy towards animals, karmic retribution, and purity of oneself. Some believe it is necessary to become a vegetarian, while many others do not agree with this necessity.

Having a healthy dietary method can reduce the chances of receiving many health diseases. These health diseases include obesity, heart disease, and cancer. By consuming certain foods and nutrients in one’s diet the risk factors for these health diseases can be reduced. A healthy dietary method that is beneficial to reducing and/or improving these health diseases is the vegetarian diet. The vegetarian diet follows a dietary pattern that is characterized by the consumption of plant-like foods and the avoidance of flesh foods (meat, poultry, and fish). The foods in this diet provide the body with many essential nutrients. This is why many health benefits have been associated with the vegetarian