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5 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Stop Eating Meat

We should all know by now that all food is not considered equal, especially when it comes to our health. We can also all rattle off what nutrients certain foods contain, but do we really know what eating certain foods does to our bodies over time? Or what happens if we remove certain foods from our plates?

With World Vegetarian Day on October 1, we are reminded of the benefits of choosing plant foods over animal products. Here are just some of the reactions our bodies have once we stop eating meat in favor of plant-based foods.

You will improve your heart health 

It’s no secret that the leading cause of death in the U.S. is heart disease. Both cholesterol and saturated fats play a huge role in the development of cardiovascular disease, and both are found in high amounts in meat products, as well as other animal products. Plant-based foods, on the other hand, contain no cholesterol whatsoever and nowhere near the amounts of saturated fats. In fact, a 35 percent drop in blood cholesterol is possible for those switching from a meat-laden to plant-plentiful diet. Higher amounts offiber in whole plant foods also help lower cholesterol levels, leading to an overall reduced risk for heart disease over time.

You will lower your risk of type 2 diabetes

Time and time again, science has shown a link between eating meat and developing type 2 diabetes. As many as one in three adults in the U.S. have prediabetes, the stepping stone to the full-fledged condition, according to the CDC. Luckily, your trajectory can be reversed by switching to plant-based foods. In fact, by incorporating whole grains into your meals—yes, those “evil” carbs—you can reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and weight gain.

You will get adequate protein from healthier sources

Perhaps the most startling thing that happens when you say goodbye to meat is that your body gets all the protein it needs from plant foods. Yes, you heard that right, the ubiquitous Protein Question is actually not worth fretting over, as a well-balanced, plant-based diet provides all the protein you need. America’s obsession with protein means people are getting at least 1.5 times more of the stuff than our bodies know what to do with. This can create consequences in the long run, seeing as animal protein has been linked to cancer, heart disease, inflammation and diabetes.

You will experience less inflammation

Acute inflammation comes as a typically normal process within our bodies, but chronic inflammation is a whole other animal. Meat, cheese and processed foods have been tied to inflammation, which can be responsible for developing—you guessed it—heart disease, strokes and autoimmune disease. Fortunately, plant foods are packed with anti-inflammatory properties, and you will see them dominate lists of anti-inflammatory foodswe all should include in our diets.

You will improve your gut health

Our gut microbiome contains trillions of microorganisms who either help or hinder our digestion and other biological processes. Diets low in fiber, like those high in animal products, were found to trigger the growth of disease-promoting bacteria in our guts, namely a toxin called TMAO. This substance ties right back to heart disease by increasing hardened plaques in blood vessels. When plant-eaters are given a meal with meat, however, their microbiomes produce little or no TMAO, thanks to a completely different ecosystem than meat-eaters. There are also plenty of vegan probiotic sources to give your gut a boost and keep it balanced and healthy.

The Truth About The Most Dangerous Vaccine Ever

One highly controversial Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil, which is administered to young girls ostensibly to defend against an early onset of the only form of contagious cancer, has actually been responsible for more than 30 deaths, according to the site TruthWiki, which tracks the vaccine’s performance, as well as other controversial issues. 

Those deaths have mostly resulted from blood clots in the heart and lungs, the site noted, while more than 10,000 other adverse effects ranging from anaphylactic shock to seizures have also been reported.

“Certain forms of HPV are known to cause cervical cancer by fueling the development of precancerous lesions in epithelial tissues of the vagina, vulva, oropharynx, anus and cervix,” TruthWiki noted. “Most infections however, are benign and cleared rapidly by the human immune system, and never progress to cervical cancer. A valid reason for giving CHILDREN the HPV vaccine has NEVER been established.” 

The site notes that pharmaceutical companies claim that the HPV vaccine helps protect against early onset of the disease, which is sexually transmitted mainly via oral or anal sex, but that doesn’t square with why injections would be given to young girls beginning from the age of 9.

’15 types of HPV are carcinogenic’  

“And just because HPV … can lead to cervical cancer, that’s just one place it can ‘lodge,’ among many other regions of the human body, male or female,” TruthWiki reported, adding that HPV vaccines are manufactured with “denatured forms and strains of the virus,” which means that they are not live strains but not all dead, either.

“[I]t’s a tricky scientific description that means they virus is weakened or dormant, so who’s to say if you get HPV cancer later in life, it wasn’t from the inoculation itself?” the site reported.

Further, the Gardasil HPV vaccine contains suspect ingredients including fragmented forms of the virus, aluminum, sodium chloride and polysorbate 80. One of the vaccine ingredients, l-histidine, can interfere with the brain’s natural defenses against metal toxins, the site noted.

“Plus, the supposed ‘benefits’ of the two known HPV vaccines, Gardasil (made by Merck) and Cervarix (made by GSK-Glaxo Smith Kline) wear off after a few years, meaning that even if they do work, the cancer only lasts a few years anyway before a normal immune system beats it, so why bother with the vaccines, which are known to be loaded with neurotoxins, carcinogens, synthetic emulsifiers and genetically modified organisms?” TruthWiki reported. “Worst yet, there are at least 120 known human papillomaviruses, so, worse than the flu shot, the HPV vaccine is a complete ‘shot in the dark.’ On top of that, only a third of those viruses are the ones typically transmitted through sexual contact. At least 15 types of HPV are carcinogenic.”

American 9-year-olds more promiscuous?

Though the existing HPV vaccines only address two types of the disease, the majority of infections actually do not cause the disease, TruthWiki reports. But the potential for becoming infected is a “big scare tactic” the pharmaceutical industry uses “to sell millions of doses across America” – a tactic that is quite successful.

“Why is HPV such a huge issue for the US, but not other countries around the world?” TruthWiki asks. “Why are our ‘numbers’ so high? It’s another scam, like swine flu vaccines, that damage thousands of humans, some permanently.”

The site goes on to say that Western medicine and “science-based” medicine has admitted that the HPV is most popular in the U.S. and mainly in the U.S. But does that then mean that 9-year-old girls in the U.S. are highly promiscuous? And is there perhaps a larger, government-Big Pharma agenda of population control based on creating infertility and cancer at stake?

12 Reasons You Can’t Lose Weight

So you’re eating well, working out, and that number on the scale still won’t budge. Even worse: Between tailgating season, Halloween, and the holidays, losing weight is about to get even harder. There is good news, though. You can take control. Just eliminate these surprisingly destructive habits and the sneaky foods that are responsible for destroying your diet.

You Eat with Your Hands
A new study suggests that people who use tongs to serve themselves food actually eat about 30 percent less of it. 


You Eat Fruity Yogurt
Most fruit-flavored yogurts—and plenty of other healthy-sounding foods—are sweetened with fructose. But unlike other sweeteners, this one doesn’t tell your brain you’re full, according to a new study. The result: You end up eating way more calories than your body actually needs. 


You’re Drinking Too Much
Most people overlook liquid calories entirely, says Felicia Stoler, registered dietician and author of Living Skinny in Fat Genes. So don’t expect to notice when a seemingly single-sized juice can or bottle actually contains two or three servings—and two to three times more calories. Your best bet: Replace juice with water, and eat your calories instead of drinking them, she says. 


Your Fave Team is Losing
Turns out, you’re more likely to binge eat the day after your sports team bombs a big game, according to a 2013 French study. 


You Hit Up Happy Hour—A LOT
People don’t realize just how many calories they drink, says Stoler. What’s more, the alcohol in your cocktail can reduce your inhibitions, so you hit the happy hour menu (hello, nachos!) even harder. 


You’re Overdoing It at Breakfast
While the standard serving size for cereal is about two-thirds of a cup, breakfast bowls can hold much, much more. So when you fill yours to the brim with cereal, and top it off with milk, you could be eating twice as many calories as you think—or more.


You Treat Yourself a Little TOO Often
When you indulge in sweet or fatty foods like ice cream regularly, you end up craving larger portions to feel satisfied, says Stoler. Need a sweet treat every day? A new studypublished in the journal Food Quality and Preference found that a few bites really will satisfy you just as much as a larger serving. 


You’re Guzzling Diet Soda
Drinking calorie-free sweeteners is like dumping water in your gas tank instead of gasoline, says Stoler. (For non-mechanics: It fills you up, but doesn’t keep your motor running.) When hunger strikes, drink water instead, and fill up on wholesome foods to drive off hunger pangs later. 


You’re Depriving Yourself
When you cut out whole food groups (like carbs or fat, for instance) you set yourself up to binge eat them the next time you let yourself splurge. So instead of crossing them off your grocery list, entirely, learn how to manage your strongest cravings with these tips.


You Order the “Regular” Size
Think you’re in the clear because you downsized your large order of fries? Turns out, people actually consume more calories when they order regular-sized menu items than when they order portions advertised as “double-sized”, according to a new study. 


You’re Staying Up Too Late
People who hit the sack on the late side tend to eat more high-fat and high-calories foods than those who tuck in earlier, according to a recent study. No wonder they also gain more weight. 


You Think Working Out Gives You A “Pass”
Exercising can make you want to eat more—but that doesn’t mean you should, says Stoler. And it doesn’t help that most people grossly overestimate the number of calories they torch at the gym. The good news: Picking up the pace might actually decrease foods cravings, according to a new study.