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Vegetarian Nutrition Health
Vegetarian Health Nutrition Research Article
Vegetarian Nutrition Health - What Research Findings Are Saying About The Mood Of Vegetarians Who Never Eat Fish, In Comparison With The Mood Of Healthy Omnivorous Adults!
Give me a few minutes and I will give you one great reason why you should pursue a vegetarian health nutrition lifestyle!
While fish is the key dietary way to obtain the long-chain omega-3s eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, which have been shown to be crucial in supporting brain health, low intake of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid in vegetarians does not adversely affect mood, based on a new research findings:
(Nutr J. 2010;9:26. DOI:10.1186/1475-2891-9-26).
A research team from Arizona State University conducted a cross- sectional study to check the mood of vegetarians who never eat fish with the mood of healthy omnivorous adults. Here is the methodology and findings for that vegetarian nutrition health research.
While fish is the key dietary way to obtain the long-chain omega-3s eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, which have been shown to be crucial in supporting brain health, low intake of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid in vegetarians does not adversely affect mood, based on a new research: (Nutr J. 2010;9:26. DOI:10.1186/1475-2891-9-26).
A total of 138 healthy Seventh Day Adventist adults residing in Arizona and California (64 vegetarians and 79 non-vegetarians) were enrolled in the study and completed a health history questionnaire, food frequency questionnaire and two psychometric tests, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale and also the Profile of Mood States...
Vegetarians had significantly lower mean intakes of eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid and the omega-6 arachidonic acid. Vegetarians also had higher intakes of the omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid and the omega-6 linoleic acid.
"Seed oils are the richest sources of linolenic acid, notably those of rapeseed (canola), soybeans, walnuts, flaxseed (Linseed oil), clary sage seeds, perilla, chia, and hemp."
However, the vegetarians also reported considerably less negative emotion than omnivores in psychometric tests. Mean total psychometric scores were positively in connection with the mean intakes of eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid , and inversely associated with alpha-linolenic acid and linolenic acid intake.
The research team noted there is also the chance that vegetarians may make smarter dietary choices and could generally be healthier vegetarians and happier too!
I hope you have enjoyed this vegetarian nutrition health research article and that it has gone some way toward convincing you why a healthy vegetarian diet can enhance your vegetarian nutrition health and lifestyle!
If you are considering a vegetarian nutrition health diet or even if you just want to give vegetarian food a try, the following healthy vegetarian recipe is a good example. This healthy vegetarian recipe is based on Italian cuisine!
Ingredients:
17 oz. Spaghetti
In a skillet or frying pan heat the oil and when hot, add garlic
and zucchini
Raise the heat and stir often to complete their
cooking. They should be golden and crispy outside and tender
inside
Cook the pasta, drain and sauté in pan with zucchini,
basil and yeast. Serve immediately
Zucchini contain fewer calories and possess no fat. However they
are a good source of potassium, e vitamin, ascorbic acid, folate,
lutein and zeaxanthin.
Most of these nutrients are very sensitive to heat and to enjoy
their benefits you need to look for a quick solution to cook or
even eat raw in salads.
From the therapeutic viewpoint, zucchini have laxative, refreshing,
anti-inflammatory, diuretic and detoxifying action!
Louise Infante writes for the
sample vegetarian menu blog , her personal hobby blog centered on vegetarian food preparation tips to help people live better!
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