It looks like eating all green food and no red meat may be bad for you. A research study shows that a plant based diet may lead to mental health risks.
Vegetarianism has been around for quite a while and it poses multiple advantages when it comes to physical health. Previously, it was broadcasted on the news that red meat may be cancerous for you. Now, a new study shows that being vegan has a disadvantage in another part of the health spectrum - the side effects include emotional and mental health problems.
In a recent article, though there are benefits that can be derived from eating vegetables and fruits, maintaining a meatless diet however, can socially impact one's health as well. The risks include anxiety/panic, depression and obsessive compulsiveness.
Multiple citations coming from German and Australian studies indicate that people who consumed plant-based diets alone were more prone to panic attacks, anxiety and depression. Women's Health confirmed that there is a connection between the lack of animal protein in the diet and emotional or mental risks.
This has been acknowledged after a patient's case involving a vegetarian 35 year old woman almost lost her life after suffering from anxiety. When meat was introduced into her diet, the patient's emotional stress has decreased dramatically.
It looks like the Paleo diet has one up on the score board. However, a Paleolithic menu is not solely protein based alone. The diet promotes eating meat and vegetables but discourages processed food, alcohol and sugar.
Eating meat has been controversial these past few months especially with the rise of cancer risk reports and heart problems connected with the protein food types. People are still advised to consult their physician for proper diet instructions if in doubt, as posted in Women's Health.
