Vegetarian diet: Does it guarantee weight loss?
On average, people who follow a vegetarian diet eat fewer calories and less fat than nonvegetarians. Vegetarians also tend to have lower body weight. But switching to a vegetarian diet doesn't guarantee weight loss. The basics of a healthy weight are the same for everyone: Eat a balanced diet and limit your portions. Vegetarians can make poor food choices that contribute to weight gain, such as large portions of high-fat, high-calorie foods. Choose a vegetarian eating plan that is low in fat and that provides all of the nutrients your body needs. Be sure to include protein-rich foods, especially if your diet limits fish, eggs and dairy products. (mayoclinic)
High IQ linked to vegetarian diet
A study has found that having a high IQ as a child is linked to being a vegatarian as an adult. The research was conducted because of the growing body of scientific evidence showing that a vegetarian diet is linked with lower levels of cholesterol, blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity. Scientists want to know what influences people to become vegetarian. The researchers define vegetarianism as "the practice of living wholly on vegetable food, with or without dairy products, honey and eggs". According to the Vegetarian Society, in 1945 there were 100,000 vegetarians in the UK. The latest figure is 4 million. (medicalnewstoday)