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Why Vegetarian?

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why do they choose
to be vegetarian?

Albert Einstein
“Nothing will benefit human health and
increase chances for survival of life on
Earth as much as the evolution to a
vegetarian diet.”

Andrew
Seow
Local TV
Personality

“Nothing’s changed my life
more. I feel better about
myself as a person, being
conscious and responsible for
myactions and I lost weight
and my skin cleared up and I
got bright eyes and I just
became stronger and
healthier and happier. Can’t
think of anything better in
the world to be but be
vegan.”

Alicia Silverstone

Dave Scott
6-times Ironman
Triathlon winner

Andrea Cahling
Mr. International Bodybuilder
Champion

Carl Lewis
“I've found that a person does not need
protein from meatto be a successful athlete.
In fact, my best year of track competition
was the first year I ate a vegan diet.
Moreover, by continuing to eat a vegan diet,
my weight is under control, I like the way I
look.”

Richard Gere
“As custodians of the planet it is our
responsibility to deal with all species with
kindness, love and compassion. That these
animals suffer through human cruelty isbeyond understanding. Please help to stop
this madness.”

Why Vegetarian?

Health
A healthy vegetarian diet promotes:
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Good health and longevity
Vitality for the young and old
Improved immune system
Better endurance and athletic performance
Weight control
Calm and clarity for the mind
Mild and peaceful temperament

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Male

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Breast
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Colorectal
cancer

25

The Worrying Situation in Singapore…

Female

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In Singapore, year 2000

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Prostate
cancer

15
10

Colorectal cancer

15

Cancer
kills 1 in 4 (27%)
Heart Disease kills 1 in 4 (25%)
Stroke
kills 1 in 10 (10%)

Statistical source: Ministry of Health

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% Total Deaths by Major Diseases
Year 1957 & 1998

Stroke

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Heart disease

1998

Cancer

Our cancer rates have climbed significantly over the years,
especially for breast, colorectal and prostate cancers. These 3
cancers are strongly linked to meatconsumption and a diet high
in fats.
Our rates for cancer, heart disease and stroke have all risen
dramatically from 1957 to now, along with our increasing intake
of meat. In 2000, these 3 major killers accounted for 62% of
our total deaths.
Statistical source: Singapore Cancer Registry

National Health Survey

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Study after study has shown that
vegetarians live longerand healthier.
They have lower rates of cancer, heart
diseases, hypertension, diabetes, obesity,
kidney stones and gall stones.

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More than 1 in 4 has hypertension

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Nearly 1 in 4 has high blood pressure (>240 mg/dl)

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Nearly 1 in 2 has undesirable blood cholesterol levels
(>200mg/dl)

Although Singaporeans are exercising more and smoking less,
incidence of highcholesterol and high blood pressure still continue to
increase, with no improvement in incidence of obesity and diabetes.

Prevention, not treatment, is the solution to many of our chronic diseases.

Let your Food be your Medicine

Cancer cells do not grow overnight. Atherosclerosis (hardening/narrowing of blood arteries),
which contributes to heart disease and stroke, is a gradual build-up ofplaque caused by a high
fat and high cholesterol diet.
The Oxford Vegetarian Study showed that vegetarians were 40% less likely to die from
cancer, when compared with non-vegetarians living a similar lifestyle.
Dr. Dean Ornish has actually reversed heart disease in his patients with a low-fat vegetarian
diet as part of his lifestyle program. Without drugs or surgery, the amount of plaque...