Vegetarianism: The religion

The moral issues surrounding the consumption of meat has been the definitive motivating factor for many vegetarians. Religious beliefs are at the center of these moral issues since diet has long been a topic of religious teachings. Though guidelines and characteristics are modified a connection between the spiritual self and the physical state remains constant. Physical purity, associated by many religions with vegetarianism, to a certain magnitude has meant spiritual growth. Dietary guidelines for Hebraic …

…low-density lipoprotein fraction in vegetarians. They have lower mortality rates attributable primarily to lower death rates from ischemic heart disease and certain cancers. High fiber intake also may reduce risk of other diseases such as bowel cancers, gallstones, and diabetes." The report concludes by stating that "considering the improvement in health that may be derived from vegetarianism, patients (especially though at risk for cardiovascular disease and cancer)should be encouraged to consume increasingly vegetarian diets."