I’m completely shocked! AND ecstatic!
FINALLY the American Dietetic Association is advocating a Vegetarian Diet! And guess what! They promote VEGAN DIETS too!!!
And not only are they saying that Veg diets are OK, they are saying that Vegetarians and Vegans:
- Decrease risk of ischemic heart disease
- Have lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, and lower rates of hypertension and type 2 diabetes than nonvegetarians.
- Have a lower body mass index and lower overall cancer rates.
- Have lower risk of chronic disease.
They also say a sound VEGETARIAN DIET IS OK DURING PREGNANCY and may “result in positive maternal and infant health outcomes.”
You can read more about what the ADA says about vegetarian diets here.
In case you are thinking about going vegetarian, here are some great resources for you:
http://vegancrunk.blogspot.com/
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian
Veganomicon (and her other books too!)
How It All Vegan (any of their books are great)
ENJOY!!