By: Paul S Fitzgerald

Vegetarianism was practiced by many people from ancient India and the ancient Greek civilisation in Southern Italy and Greece as early as the 6th Century BC. The vegetarian diet was influenced by the idea of non-violence towards animals and supported by many religious groups and philosophers.

Vegetarianism is the practice of a diet that excludes meat, fish and poultry. There are many variants of the diet, some of which even exclude eggs and/or some products produced from animal labour such as dairy products and honey. A vegan diet is a form of vegetarianism which excludes all animal products from the diet, such as meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, eggs, and honey. Those who practice veganism for moral reasons exclude animal products from their diet as well as abstain from the use of animals for any other purpose (e.g. leather, fur, etc.).

It is very noble to practice vegetarianism, but the question is how do vegetarians and vegans get enough calcium and minerals? Is their diet a balanced diet consisting of all the essential nutrients?

Scientific studies show that Vegetarianism is a completely healthy and viable option. As a vegetarian, it is vital for you to get the right

amounts of minerals in your diet from sources other than meats. A properly-planned vegetarian diet can fulfill the nutritional requirements for all stages of life. In fact, large-scale studies have shown vegetarianism to significantly lower risks of cancer, heart disease and other fatal diseases. Necessary nutrients, proteins and amino acids for the sustenance of our body can be found in green leafy vegetables, grains, nuts, and fortified juices or soymilk.

Apart from these traditional vegetarian sources of nutrients, there are some superfoods which are power-packed with all the possible vitamins and minerals necessary for the body. Some of them are:

Raw Maca which contains fatty acids, 20 different amino acids and unique minerals and helps rejuvenate the endocrine system.

Marine Phytoplankton - a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids, amino acids, chlorophyll and minerals which provides the body with instant energy directly at the cellular level.

Raw Cacao Bean - a chemically complex food with 1200 constituents of flavour and highest antioxidant content, many times better than Green Tea, Red Wine and Blueberries. It has the highest Vitamin C content in its raw natural form and is rich in minerals, a natural source of magnesium, chromium, iron, copper and zinc.

This list of completely vegetarian superfoods does not end here. Vegetarians have many more healthy choices like Goji Berries, Noni and Aloe Vera which provide great benefits too. So now you can enjoy a long and healthy life being a vegetarian with a guilt free conscience!

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