Vegetarian World
Much more Health!
The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease.
Cure can exist in many cases, but prevention is undoubtedly the smartest way! And never in the history of humanity have there been so many possibilities for creative, diverse, nutritious, light, and complete food without having to resort to violence against animals.
If your concern is aesthetics, some of the countries have already discovered some basic rules:
Japan, China, France, Greece and Italy are among the leanest countries in the world!
They include functional foods on the menu or simply get the combination of ingredients right, which makes all the difference when it comes to losing weight, gaining more energy and health!
Proof of this thesis is the study carried out by Canadian nutritionist Harley Pasternak, which ended up giving rise to the book Diet of the Lean Countries (Editora Lua de Papel).
The scholar listed the ten healthiest countries based on cross-referencing indices and statistics provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), such as obesity rates and life expectancy.
Then, he studied the habits of each one of them in depth, in an attempt to decipher the results he found.
Japan - The diet differential: functional foods.
China- The differential of the diet: the variety.
The Chinese belief in the importance of balancing Yin and Yang even influences food. "They consider that the five natural elements need to be represented on the plate. We are talking about water, earth, fire, wood and metal, which correspond to salty, sweet, bitter, acid and spicy flavors, respectively. concept, in practice, is an extremely balanced menu", explains Elaine de Pádua, nutritionist at Clínica DNA Nutri (SP).
France - The difference in the diet: the amount.
Greece - The diet differential: few processed foods and sweets.
Italy - Diet differential: fractionation.
Difference in health between Vegetarians and Omnivores:
- 31% reduction in deaths from cardiovascular disease in vegetarian men and 20% in vegetarian women.
- 14% lower cholesterol levels in vegetarians and 35% lower in vegans compared to omnivores.
- Lower blood pressure in vegetarians (5 to 10 mmHg reduction).
- Reduction of up to 50% of the risk of diverticulitis in vegetarians.
- 100% lower risk of diabetes in vegetarians.
- 2 times less gallstones (vegetarians).
- 54% lower risk of prostate cancer in vegetarians.
- 88% lower risk of colon cancer in vegetarians.
- Reduction of obesity.
- Substantial improvement in renal function.
* Vegetarian populations have a better dietary pattern and lower prevalence of chronic degenerative diseases".
B12 VITAMIN
Cobalamin, also known as vitamin B₁₂, is necessary for erythropoiesis (production of erythrocytes, which are red blood cells and red blood cells) e in part of amino acid and nucleic acid metabolism. Vitamin B12 (including B12 in fortified foods, supplements and animal foods) comes from microorganisms.
Depending on the state of health, the body does not absorb it properly – even if it is ingested through food.
People who take antacids or who have had gastric bypass surgery are susceptible to deficiency because B12 is only released from food through the action of gastric acid.
It is also in the stomach that the vitamin will bind to intrinsic factor – a fundamental substance for absorption, which will happen there in the small intestine..
Although the minimum requirement for vitamin B12 is very small, one-millionth of a gram (1 microgram) per day for adults, vitamin B12 deficiency is a very serious problem that eventually causes irreversible nerve damage.
Prudent vegetarians include sources of vitamin B12 in their diets. However, vitamin B12 deficiency is actually quite rare, even in people who have been vegetarians for a long time.
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Initial symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include:
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fatigue, lack of energy, or dizziness when getting up or exerting yourself;
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lack of concentration;
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memory and attention:
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tingling in the legs.
It can be consumed in its natural form, by increasing the consumption of foods rich in vitamin B12, or in the synthetic form, in the form of tablets, solution, syrup or injectable for a time determined by the doctor.
It is a good strategy to read the label of fortified foods and prefer those that, in the list of ingredients, contain the word "cobalamin" or "cyanocobalamin".
Studies suggest that vitamin B12 was once present in soil, water and plants, until the advent of modern agriculture and food processing techniques. Some more recent studies show that organically grown plants may contain some significant amounts.
Natural foods rich in vitamin B12:
- Brewer's yeast (B complex vitamins, can be enriched with B12)
- Enriched cereals
- Peanut butter
- Seaweed (chlorella)
A reliable (enriched) food source of vitamin B12 is a special nutritional yeast bran, branded as Red Star T-6635+, or Red Star Vegetarian Support Formula. This can be added to salads, grains or oven dishes, giving it a cheese-like flavor. A tablespoon of this powdered brewer's yeast has 1 µg of vitamin B12.
Another alternative is to buy vitamin supplements, which are on sale in pharmacies, in physical and virtual vegetarian stores, or even in herbalists and large supermarkets.
Source:
http://www.alimentacaosemcarne.com.br/
