Now, another, even more devastaing problem is under scrutiny. Its threat to health and the environment is being realized based on overwhelming evidence amassed by recognized authorities over the past fifty years. The PCRM is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., consisting of doctors and laypersons working together for compassionate and effective medical practice, research and health promotion. Founded in 1985, the PCRM is supported by over 3,000 physicians and 50,000 laypersons. PCRM president Newal D. Barnard, M.D., is a popular speaker and the author of The Power of Your Plate.
Science is also on the side of vegetarian foods.
A multitude of studies have proven the health benefits of a vegetarian diet to be remarkable. Vegetarian is defined as avoiding all animal flesh, including fish and poultry. It should be noted that the Indian Hindu tradition has always been lacto-vegetarian, permitting the consumption of milk products. Preventing heart disease and lowering blood pressure. Preventing and reversing diabetes.