Forget Mediterranean diet, Paleo diet, Atkins diet and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet! Lacto-vegetarian diet is the new trend - which people are opting due to its numerous health benefits.
What Is A Lacto-vegetarian Diet?
A Lacto-vegetarian diet is a type of vegetarian diet that excludes poultry, meat, seafood, and eggs. In other words, a lacto-vegetarian diet includes all plant-based foods and dairy products like yogurt, cheese, milk, goat's milk, etc.
According to a study, reducing the intake of meat and other animal products benefits your health in several ways.
Health Benefits Of Lacto-vegetarian Diet
1. Aids in losing weight
Studies have shown that body mass index (BMI) is lower in vegetarians as compared to those who eat meat. Plant-based diets contain fewer calories, more fiber than meat-based diets, which is beneficial for losing weight.
2. Supports heart health
According to a report published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, lacto-vegetarian diet aids in lowering bad cholesterol, which is a major contributor to heart disease. Vegetarian diet, like the lacto-vegetarian diet, is helpful in reducing high blood pressure level, thereby lowering the risk for heart attack and brain stroke.
What Is A Lacto-vegetarian Diet?
A Lacto-vegetarian diet is a type of vegetarian diet that excludes poultry, meat, seafood, and eggs. In other words, a lacto-vegetarian diet includes all plant-based foods and dairy products like yogurt, cheese, milk, goat's milk, etc.
According to a study, reducing the intake of meat and other animal products benefits your health in several ways.
Health Benefits Of Lacto-vegetarian Diet
1. Aids in losing weight
Studies have shown that body mass index (BMI) is lower in vegetarians as compared to those who eat meat. Plant-based diets contain fewer calories, more fiber than meat-based diets, which is beneficial for losing weight.
2. Supports heart health
According to a report published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, lacto-vegetarian diet aids in lowering bad cholesterol, which is a major contributor to heart disease. Vegetarian diet, like the lacto-vegetarian diet, is helpful in reducing high blood pressure level, thereby lowering the risk for heart attack and brain stroke.
3. Prevents cancer
According to a study published in Cancer Management and Research, the consumption of a vegetarian diet can lower the risk of developing several kinds of cancer by 10-12 percent
4. Controls blood sugar
Research studies have shown that a lacto-vegetarian diet can control blood sugar levels. A study which included 255 types 2 diabetic people who consumed a vegetarian diet had a significant reduction in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c). 156,000 adults who followed a lacto-vegetarian diet were 33 percent less likely to have type 2 diabetes, compared to those who follow non-vegetarian diets, mentioned concluded a research study, published in the Nutrition Journal.
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