Myths about vegetarianism

To adhere or not adhere to a vegetarian diet – it’s a personal choice. However vegentarianstvo has acquired various myths that good enough, and significant damage. In order to dispel these myths and give some facts about famous people who are staunch vegetarians.

Myth 1. A man must eat meat to be strong

Reality . Dr David Reid, Bachelor of Medicine, for several years worked in the Medical Commission of the British Olympic Association, said: “Since I am a therapist specializing in sports nutrition, himself a vegan and an active person, I have my own personal and professional experience of how power It affects the body’s activities. Carbohydrate, energy-rich vegetarian diet provides the body precisely those foods that are most suitable for him. “

Bill Pearl – bodybuilding legend, the 4-time winner of the title of “Mr. Universe”, said: “Seeing me, people refuse to believe that I do not eat any meat or fish. They still believe that the meat – there is a basis for building muscle. But I took and broke the myth “!

Here are some examples of famous vegetarians strong:

Bruce Lee – martial artist, actor, push-ups on one hand from the floor 200 times, 12 times is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.

Martina Navratilova – “The first racket” of the world (1978-1987).

Mac Danzig – champion in MMA world.

Carl Lewis – a great athlete, a sprinter, winner of nine Olympic gold medals, recognized as “the best athlete of all time.”

Chris Campbell – Olympic wrestling champion.

Myth 2: Vegetarians do not have enough nutrients for mental activity

Reality . Albert Einstein, being a convinced vegetarian, said: “Nothing will bring such benefits to human health and increase the chances of survival of life on Earth, as the spread of vegetarianism.”

The world-famous American inventor and businessman Thomas Edison said, “I am a vegetarian and alcohol enemy, so I can find a better use for my mind.”

Vegetarians also had such great thinkers as Pythagoras, Confucius, Socrates, Hippocrates, Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, Voltaire, Benjamin Franklin, Schopenhauer, Horace, Ovid, Byron, Tolstoy, and many others.

You can often hear such a statement: “The fish need to have necessarily the same phosphorus! Phosphorus promotes the formation of brain cells. ” phosphorus sources, in addition to eggs, meat, fish and dairy products, are legumes (beans, soybeans, lentils), cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, radishes, soybeans, nuts (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts), sunflower seeds, whole grains wheat, pumpkin, carrots, parsley, and other products. Steeping cereals and legumes before cooking improves phosphorus uptake.

Myth 3: All vegetarians emaciated and unhealthy in appearance

Reality . Famous actress Alicia Silverstone for a small role in the advertising recognized the sexiest vegetarian in the world. “The transition to vegetarianism – it’s probably the best I’ve done in my life. I became happier and more confident. I made a decision based on my moral principles. “

Natalie Portman (actress) said: “When I was eight years old, my father took me to a medical conference, which demonstrated achievements of laser surgery. As a visual aid have used a live chicken. Since I do not eat meat. “

Vegetarians are also following celebrities Pamela Anderson, Kim Basinger, Alec Baldwin, Lima Vajkule, Richard Gere, Jim Carrey, Brad Pitt, Kate Winslet, David Duchovny, Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Brigitte Bardot, Uma Thurman, Liv Tyler, Shenayya Twain Claudia Schiffer, Orlando Bloom, Cindy Crawford, Demi Moore, and many others.

Myth 4. Vegetarianism is suitable for hot climates

Reality. In Siberia, for about 17 years, there is a settlement vegans united on religious grounds. In the journal “Nutrition», № 3, 1998 has a record of the medical team who thoroughly studied the state of health, living conditions and the nature of the power of this settlement. Here are some data from their report: “Showing a marked positive effect vegan diet on lipid spectrum of the blood serum, body weight, condition of the cardiovascular system. The content of vitamin B12 and serum iron in the blood of vegans were within the physiological norm … “.

“The data show that vegans (85%) mainly group uses black bread and often of their own making. White bread and buns in their diet there are very rare. Cereals community members are most likely to figure – 97%, buckwheat – 94%, millet – 53% of subjects. Used as barley, barley, oat groats. Because legumes consumed 100% of respondents peas and beans – 59% 41% – lentils, soybeans. 91% of patients do not eat pasta. It should be noted that vegans live not only without animal fats, but almost no vegetable oil. Only 8% use sunflower oil and 6% – Olive, and 86% do not use oil. Eating vegetables and fruits is seasonal nature … vegans include in your diet potatoes, carrots, beets, cabbage, onion, garlic, cucumber, radish, radishes, turnips, pumpkin, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes. In the season of use in a large number of fresh herbs – sorrel, parsley, dill, celery, cilantro, lettuce, mint, green onions. “