If you have been thinking about becoming a vegetarian, there's no
better time to make the switch than the beginning of a new year.
For
those of you have been on the fence, 2015 provided us with a few more
reasons -- like saving money and losing weight -- to make the dietary
transformation.
Reason #1: Vegetarian Diets Can Help Increase Metabolism
Vegetarians often have a lower body mass index compared to those eating meat, which has been previously attributed to eating fewer calories. But a study published
in July showed that vegetarians also had a higher resting metabolism.
By simply doing their everyday routine, vegetarians burned more calories
compared to non-vegetarians. If your New Year's resolution included
weight loss, becoming a vegetarian may be a good way to do just that.
Reason #2: Vegetarian Diets Can Save You Money
Contrary to popular belief, eating healthy doesn't have to be costly. A study published
earlier this year showed that a vegetarian meal plan can actually save
money over a meat-based plan. According to the study published in the Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition,
vegetarians can save nearly $750 annually! Over a lifetime, this can
add up to thousands of dollars in savings. Who doesn't like a little
extra money?
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