Most people in the world are convinced that the ingenious word “vegetarian” is derived from the English “vegetable”, that is, “vegetable”. Adherents of plant foods themselves believe that the name of their society was given by the Latin "vegetus", which translates as "peppy, full of strength." The latter, perhaps closer to the truth, since vegetarianism on Earth existed thousands of years ago, long before the British took up it. According to ideological convictions, it is still obligatory for Buddhists, Hindus, Jains.
But, in fact, both translations are correct, since, on the one hand, vegetarians are those who eat only plant foods, that is, vegetables and fruits, and on the other, these people are always cheerful, full of strength and energy. In fairness, it should be added that vegetarians, in addition to plant foods, have eggs, mushrooms, cottage cheese, sour cream and other dairy products on the table. Those who do not use this are called vegans. The principle of veganism is based more on moral principles than on any other, because they, in addition to animal food, removed from their lives all objects of animal origin, including clothes made of leather and furs, natural shoes, downy feather beds and pillows. Even medications tested on animals, they do not use.
Vegetarians, in addition to ideological considerations, believe that vegetarian food is useful for medical reasons. Therefore, before answering the question "How to become a vegetarian?", Let's figure it out, but is it necessary?
Recent research scientists eloquently say - yes, it is necessary. According to numerous surveys, tests and analyzes, it was found that people who eat meat and meat products more often than vegetable eaters treat strokes, hypertension, atherosclerosis and other vascular diseases due to the intake of large amounts of cholesterol in their body with animal food . They also have cancer several times more often, because a person’s stomach is not able to process animal food as fast as carnivores. As long as a piece of pork goes from our mouth to our anal opening, it will release many toxins into the body, which are a direct cause of cancer. Vegetables and fruits are not involved in the release of toxins.
Studies have shown shocking results, revealing that the use of meat dishes (after taking alcohol and smoking) is one of the first causes of high mortality in all developed countries of the world.
That is, the benefits of vegetarianism are obvious. Even the protein, so necessary for our body, can be obtained with legumes in sufficient quantities, and it is no worse than an animal.
So it is decided. Starting Monday, we start a new life, long and happy. Where to begin? How to become a vegetarian without painful struggle and self-torture?
If the decision is made consciously, and not “because Aunt Sonya does it” or “because it is fashionable and exotic,” then the main step has already been taken.
Now you need to decide, we will radically change our menu immediately or gradually. The quick method is suitable only for people with a strong will, steel nerves and an unshakable conviction of the correctness of the choice made. True, those who are, as the saying goes, also forced to resort to it, that is, there is a need for medical reasons.
How to become a vegetarian fast? Very difficult. If the body is used to saturated with sausages, meatballs and chops, and then it was abruptly transferred to carrots and cucumbers with parsley, it can begin to rebel. This manifests itself in dizziness, fainting, loss of sleep, appetite, general weakness. The second point is that vegetarian food is quickly digested, which means that hunger will often bother. Here you can advise yourself to be patient, have the courage and try to make your new menu as diverse as possible. It’s good to always have seeds or nuts on hand. Firstly, they are useful. Secondly, from distracting thoughts distract.
For most of us, the gentle way to transition to a new life is more suitable.
How to become a vegetarian slowly? It’s best to remove one meat dish after another from your diet. This is especially true for beef and lamb. It is advisable to replace them with a new salad or a new vegetable dish in the cuisine of another country. Both informative and nutritious. Becoming a vegetarian slowly, you can easily visit, because once you eat a piece of barbecue is quite allowed. Anyway, tomorrow again, the food will only be right. This method is good for everyone and has only one minus - if you constantly give yourself concessions, you never become a vegetarian, only your body is in vain tormented by limitations.