Let’s Ponder Over Pros & Cons of Non-veg food

Chhadakhai was observed in Odisha today. Connoisseurs of nonvegetarian food had a field day. While discussions are rife regarding what nonvegetarian dishes are to be cooked and savored, let us ponder over the advantages and disadvantages of a nonvegetarian diet.

Benefits:

*A person who eats non-veg food enjoys eating non-veg as well as vegetarian food.

*Medical studies say animal proteins are superior to proteins obtained from pulses and milk.

*Non-vegetarians reap the benefits of Omega 3 fatty acids found only in seafood. It boosts our immune system and keeps our hearts healthy.

*Non-vegetarian foods rich in Omega 3, protein, and vitamin A aid brain development.

*Non-Veg food like meat, chicken, fish, eggs are rich in nutrients that aid in the treatment of immunity disorders.

Disadvantages:

*Excessive meat consumption is linked to the risk of heart disease, diabetes, kidney disorders, cancer, and weight gain.

*Eating farm animals raised in unhygienic conditions can cause health problems such as intestinal diseases.

*Non-vegetarian food increases the chances of constipation and bloating.

*Extra concentration of protein in non-vegetarian food makes digestion more challenging.

* Drugs and antibiotics used to grow farm animals reach human bodies through non-vegetarian foods, leading to immune system disorders in humans.

*Excessive eating of non-veg foods raises cholesterol levels in the blood. It may cause hormone imbalance.