Do vegetarians live longer? Yes, say a lot of recent research, but not for the reason we think…
Whether as a philosophy or simply as a diet and detox option, the shift to a vegetarian and vegan diet has gained more and more followers in recent years.
There is a lot of research that proves that Vegetarians have a longer life expectancy than those who eat meat. For example, a recent survey of 95,000 Americans found that vegetarians are 12% less likely to die from any cause than meat eaters. Other research suggests that vegetarianism does not necessarily reduce the risk of disease on her own.
But according to IFL Science, a recent study that gathered data from a number of other studies estimates that Vegetarians do have lower rates of premature death and the incidence of cancer, but this has nothing to do with their diet.
Scientists estimate that the reason why vegetarians often appear to be healthier in research is because usually people who have chosen not to eat meat and its derivatives, at the same time follow a healthier lifestyle: do not drink alcohol, do not smoke, exercise and eat lots of fruits and vegetables. These are four habits that have been proven to be associated with longevity.
In other words, in order to live longer and better years, it is not enough to cut the steaks and throw it in the salads. We must adopt a healthier lifestyle with more exercise and less abuse.
Of course, a healthy lifestyle gives us radiant and healthy skin, something that can be confirmed by dermatologist us.