And the risk of bladder cancer in non-vegetarians is twice that of vegetarians. The adult form of diabetes, common among overweight adults, can be prevented by a high fiber vegetarian diet. Seventh Day Adventists, about half of whom are vegetarian, have only half the death rate from diabetes as the rest of us. Vegetarian diets have also been found to lower blood pressure. Kidney stones occur in one out of every eight adults in the U.S., and meat consumption has been identified as a major risk factor.
Gallstones are also much less prevalent in vegetarians.
High intakes of animal protein increase the risk of osteoporosis. And obesity, which is an obvious sign of an inappropriate diet, speaks for itself. Modern science has indeed confirmed the Torah's wisdom with regard to the ideal diet. Ethics and Respect for Life Judaism forbids the infliction of unnecessary pain and suffering, called tsa'ar ba'alei chayim , on nonhuman animals. This injunction is d'oreita , derived directly from the Torah.