Dr Chirpaz Lefra, an assistant professor and gastroenterologist at Columbia University Medical Center in the United States, said that studies have confirmed that even if you don't eat high-salt, high-fat and high-sugar foods for several weeks, the taste will start to change, and the sensitivity of taste buds to fat will also change.
2, flatulence. Dr. Levra said that in the initial stage of vegetarianism, flatulence is easy to occur. Dr. Sheila Ethan, an American endocrinologist, said that due to the increase of dietary fiber intake and the change of intestinal flora, stool will also change accordingly.
3. Improve the intestinal flora. Eating too much meat will make the pathogenic bacteria in the intestine grow rapidly. Vegetarian diet rich in dietary fiber will increase intestinal beneficial bacteria, improve intestinal flora and benefit the whole body health. After the diet structure is changed from meat to vegetarian, the intestinal flora can be improved rapidly.
4. Feel more energetic. Many vegetarians say that they feel more energetic after being vegetarian. Dr Mesner explained that this may be because the overall eating pattern is healthier. For example, vegetarians avoid sweets and processed foods, which will not lead to a rapid rise in blood sugar. But vegetarians will feel more tired if they don't pay attention to supplementing high-quality protein. Bean products such as tofu and yuba are good sources of high-quality protein for vegetarians, which can replace meat protein.
5, the skin is smoother. Natalie Slater, a vegetarian, said that the biggest change after vegetarianism is smoother skin. Another vegetarian said that he had a skin disease, and his skin condition improved obviously after he became a vegetarian. However, it should be reminded that people who do not eat meat, eggs, milk and other foods for a long time are prone to iron deficiency anemia, resulting in dull and sallow complexion. Vegetarians should always eat mung beans, red beans and other miscellaneous beans, which can not only provide iron, zinc and vitamins, but also provide more protein.
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Vitamin imbalance. Dr. Tan Yi said that vegetarianism is good for health, but there is also the problem of vitamin deficiency (especially vitamin B 12). Lack of vitamin B 12 will lead to fatigue, poor muscle function and other problems, such as glossitis, erythrocytopenia, decreased heart function and decreased fertility. If it cannot be corrected in time, it will cause irreversible damage, especially to the brain and the whole nervous system.
Vegetarian diet may also lead to insufficient intake of important nutrients such as omega -3 fatty acids, iron, zinc and calcium. Therefore, it is best for vegetarians to talk to doctors or nutritionists about whether it is necessary to supplement related nutrients.
References:
People's Daily Online "Being a vegetarian for a month has changed a lot"