A 30-year-old member asked:
Is a vegetarian diet healthy?
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Dr. Soroosh Armandi answered
15 years experience in Anti-Aging Medicine
Controversial: This is a topic that i dont think there is a straightforward answer for! a vegetarian diet can be healthy because you lower your saturated fat intake from animal fat! however, it is not the end all answer to eating healthy! I have encountered many obese vegetarians and vegetarians with terrible cholestrol panels. I believe a well balanced diet with lean meets can be just as healthy or healthier!
Answered on Jan 17, 2019
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Dr. Randy Baker answered
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Yes, very healthy!: This seems like a strange question to me as vegetarian diets are generally considered quite healthy. Research shows vegetarian diets are associated wi ... Read More
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Dr. Martin Fried answered
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See below: 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Complex carbohydrates in the form of whole grains, should make up 1/4 of your plate servings. 1/2 your p ... Read More
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Variation: Be sure to get a good mix of fiber and protein with your veggies. It is easy to subsist on pizza and pasta and be "vegetarian", but not necessarily h ... Read More
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Dr. Randy Baker answered
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Eat healthful foods!: Just because a food is vegetarian does not mean it is healthy- sodas, french fries & candy are vegetarian. Encourage a wide array of vegetables, fruit ... Read More
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