Go Vegan...Today Is World Vegetarian Day
World Vegetarian Day was first started back in 1977 by the North American Vegetarian Society and it was endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union in 1978. Its main purpose was, “To promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism.” It was started to bring awareness about the humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle. Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet Reduces the risk of heart diseases: Consuming red meat leads to an unhealthy heart and health. Whereas, consuming fruits and veggies reduces that risk. If you take a vegetarian diet, the risk of getting admitted to the hospital due to heart diseases is reduced by 32%, read a report. The vegetarian diet helps in building stronger immunity: This diet is full of nutrients and proteins which helps in boosting immunity. In the last 50 years, the World Health Organization states, 70 percent of global diseases are transmitted through animals. Reduces the risk of diabetes: A plant-based diet helps in managing ty