by Heather Moore
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January 23, 2006

Be Heart Smart: Go Vegetarian

September 11, 2008 08:23 PM EDT
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A recent study of heart patients showed that people who have angioplasties are more likely to require a follow-up procedure than those who have bypass surgery. If you'd rather not undergo either of these operations, consider switching to a vegetarian diet. That's the easiest and safest way to prevent-and even reverse-heart disease.

Plant-based foods are cholesterol-free and low in saturated fat. Research shows that vegetarians are 50 percent less likely to develop heart disease than meat-eaters are.

Why risk a hospital stay when you can be home eating healthy, great-tasting vegetarian foods? For more information and a free vegetarian starter kit, visit www.GoVeg.com.

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Comments: 15

ChrisJerri S. Sep 11, 2008, 8:33pm EDT
I've been vegetarian for 2 1/2 months now....feel quite good.
Netty B. Sep 11, 2008, 8:47pm EDT
My daughter has been a vegetarian for 2 1/2 years. She lost 15 lbs. I lost 10! LOL I do still eat meat, but have learned I can get along quite well without it.
☆ Scott ☆ A. ☆ Sep 11, 2008, 8:59pm EDT
All vegetarians I know are very small and they dont look healthy
Mary Kirkner Sep 16, 2008, 11:25pm EDT
Scott, Just because you know a vegetarian who looks unhealthy doesn't mean that a vegetarian diet is unhealthy. I know quite a few healthy looking vegetarians. They are fit and trim--especially when you stand them next to the many obese people in my city. I know some lean meat-eaters too, but the point here was that vegetarians are less likely to develop heart disease.
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Jan 26, 2009, 8:15pm EST
Thanks for sharing.
Crystal R. Jan 26, 2009, 8:38pm EST
Thanks for the link.
Laurie R. Jan 26, 2009, 8:51pm EST
Good post. Stopping by to help as a member of the Comment Speedway.
Tamara L~will view, may comment~ S. Jan 26, 2009, 8:53pm EST
Helping out from Comment Speedway.
Tamara L~will view, may comment~ S. Jan 26, 2009, 8:54pm EST
Yeah, I need to become a vegetarian.
RJ H. Jan 26, 2009, 9:03pm EST
Great article!
Alta B. Jan 26, 2009, 11:12pm EST
I have really cut back on my meats. I feel better too. Stopping by from Comment Speedway!
Jennine D. Jan 27, 2009, 12:52am EST
I won't go totally vegitarian but I am eating a lot more fruit and vegies than meats. I have seen those who were vegitarians have a lot of health problems for lack of adequate protien.
stacy k. Jan 27, 2009, 12:06pm EST
About 20 years ago, I started cutting back on meats, eating beef only once a week, chicken once a week and fish once a week, and the rest, vegetarian meals. It is healthier, considering what is in the meats, fish, and fowls too. I have not yet totally eliminated it though, but it is a start! Thanks for posting!
Cortney R. Jan 27, 2009, 10:18pm EST
Interesting post.
Nanci M. Jan 28, 2009, 5:17am EST
Stopping by from the Comment Speedway. Twenty years ago I gave up eating red meats and haven't really missed it. I beleive I'm healther for it.

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