A recent study showed that those eating a vegetarian diet were 42% less likely to die of heart failure – big news in the UK where coronary heart disease kills 190 people a day. (Image: Getty Images)It’s a common concern that a vegetarian diet is too expensive to maintain. "A lot of people actually lose weight on a veggie diet because it’s naturally low in saturated fats and high in fibre," says Zanna. In a recent study, dieters following a veggie diet were shown tolose twice as much weight as those eating a calorie-restricted diet. "A plant-based vegetarian diet is a helpful tool for anyone who is serious about staying healthy and lean, especially as we age," saysDr Hana.

Source: Daily Mirror June 10, 2018 06:00 UTC