There is no denying to the fact that meat is an important part of a balanced diet but one needs to be highly cautious about overeating. The very first reason is that meat provides zero fibre which is not good for health. Secondly, they are loaded with proteins, which is also bad as you may put in more than your body requires and mess your kidneys. So, many nutritionists have made a ground rule that one must eat non-veg but incorporate it in a plant-based diet not vice-a-versa.

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All the vegans are concerned about one thing that whether their diet is providing themselves with enough nutrition. Hence, these are the supplements you need to check in with your diet. Vitamin B12: By consumed fortified foods or taking a supplement. Vitamin D: Vegans who are not able to get enough sun exposure should take a supplement. Omega-3s: Because Vegans have low blood and tissue levels. Iodine: Those who are not getting enough from seaweed or iodized salt. Similarly, vegans who are not getting enough iron and calcium from their diet should consider a supplement

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Cabbage is known as the king of cruciferous veggies and is even gaining a lot of importance is the beauty sector. The juice is prepared by grinding the green leaves of cabbage. It removes the harmful toxins and cleanses the system. It contains potassium which helps to control the blood pressure and increases blood formation. It is considered good for heart patients as well as anemic patients. Cabbage juice is also good for treating cancer patients by strengthening the immune system. It also relieves constipation and is good for eye health.

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Adding cabbage in your regular diet twice a week can help you lose weight as half cup boiled cabbage can give you 20 calories. Cruciferous veggies like cabbage are rich sources of vitamin c, fibers, and manganese. Studies have shown that consuming cabbage helps to prevent the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity. Moreover, it promotes healthy complexion, better immunity, vigour, and digestion.

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Some health experts even claim that juicing is better for some people than eating whole fruits and veggies because it helps to absorb the nutrients better and relieves you from working on fiber. Breakfast juices help you to reduce the risk of cancer, boosts immune system and helps to eliminate toxins from the body. It also aids in digestion and weight loss. However, there’s no scientific evidence to support all that. Some breakfast juices are 1.Spinach, Carrot and Apple Juice, 2. Celery, Sweet Lime and Spinach Juice, 3. Kale and Celery Juice, 4. Beetroot and Kiwi Juice, 5. Tomato and Orange Juice, 6. Cabbage, Cucumber and Mango Juice.

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Cancer is killing a person every day and yet there is no perfect cure for it. The best thing you can do is eat healthy food which are scientifically proved to be beneficial to cancer patients. These foods include beans and lentils which reduce the risk of pancreatic and colon cancer. Eating tomatoes can be healthy as they contain carotenoids which heal the damage done by prostate cancer. Vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and other cruciferous vegetables lower the overall cancer risk. Other foods include Garlic, Flax Seeds, and Avocado which help greatly in preventing cancer.

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Bhindi, also known as Lady Finger and Okra has several health benefits to offer. Do you know about the Okra water? Take 3-4 pieces of Lady Finger and soak them in a cup of water for an entire night and drink it up in the morning. This Okra water is highly beneficial for asthma and kidney issues. It contains zinc, fibre, calcium, Vitamin C, folic acid, riboflavin, magnesium, Vitamin B6, Thiamin and various other nutrients. With regular use, it helps to treat diabetes and cholesterol issues to some extent. It also increases your immunity.

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Even as the Union health minister made a pitch for vegetarian food by counting on its health benefits, the doctors said that a well-balanced diet which is rich in all nutrients is key to healthy life. While most of the doctors agree to and recommend a vegetarian diet consisting of fruits and cereals which are beneficial to health, some of the doctors argue that vegetarians are completely deprived of certain essential diet components such as Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin B12 which help in strengthening muscles and brain nerves. However, several studies in India and abroad observe that vegetarians are less prone to heart diseases, cancers and obesity.

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According to a research, a continuous classical practice of ballet dancing and meditation improves the wisdom of people. The study was conducted on a bunch of participants who practiced meditation, vipassana, and mindfulness, and it was found that they had more wisdom and peace of mind than those who didn't practice. Meditation is a proven and effective stress buster and pain reliever technique which also helps reducing anxiety. Nevertheless, the more these people practiced ballet and meditation, the higher they scored on psychological traits which are associated with wisdom.

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A study conducted by the Oxford University was published in the American journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study involved finding health risks among meat-eaters, low meat eaters, fish eaters and vegetarians. The study found out that vegetarian food was associated with 50% lower mortality from pancreatic cancer and cancers of the lymphatic or hematopoietic tissue.

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A new study whose findings were published in the journal, Environment Systems and Decisions stated that eating vegetarian food can contribute more to climate change than eating non-vegetarian food. It was observed that eating healthy food that comprised of a mix of fruits, vegetables, dairy and seafood, increased the environmental impact where energy use went up by 38%, water use by 10% and GHG emissions by 6%.

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Innovation in packaging, storage methods and technology has increased the demand of organic fruits and vegetables. As these products are associated with health benefits, consumers are willing to to pay more money than the traditional products. These products are produced without the use of synthetic farming process due to which their demand is likely to grow in the future. The Organic Fruits & Vegetables Market is projected to reach $62.97 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2015.

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