R&G|MAGAZINE EDITION #8 - MARCH 2015 | Page 53

1 live a healthier life Switching to a diet with greater vegetarian influence can improve health: • • • • 53 Animal products have higher fat and cholesterol than plants. Meat has less vitamins than plant products Diets high in meat can increase the risk of heart disease and cancer. Vegetarian diets can increase longevity, resulting in a naturally longer, healthier life.