Veggies have a lower heart risk

Vegetarians are 32% less likely to die or need hospital treatment as a result of heart disease- a study of 44 500 people showed. Behind this health boost are thought to be differences in cholesterol levels, body weight and blood pressure.

This story was of greater importance to me, seeing as I, myself, am a vegetarian- and have been since I can remember. 

Heart disease is a major problem, killing more than any other disease in the UK- killing 94 000 people a year, as well as 2.6 million people living with the condition.

Fatty deposits build up in the arteries that provide blood to the heart muscle, blocking the flow; this can cause angina (severe pain in the chest) and can lead to myocardial infarction (destruction of the heart tissue) if the vessels are entirely blocked. 

The vegetarian diet often results in consumption of a lot less saturated fats, cutting out all animal fats. However, it is important to remember that a meat-free diet is not always a healthy/balanced one, so it is important that sufficient vitamins and minerals are included.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21258509