I’ve considered making the switch for some time. My big personal health concern is my blood pressure is a little elevated (around 140/80 when I’m not taking my BP medicine). Will going vegetarian help me normalize this?
Well…I hate fast food, etc, so that's not a problem. I'm already fairly conscious of what I eat anyway, and I'm borderline vegetarian. I'm not one to eat potato chips, deep-fried junk, etc., so I'm just trying to evaluate my options.
As far as alcohol, there's mixed opinions on that as well. My doctor told me that drinking a little every day actually improves blood pressure slightly and improves HDL cholesterol. I'm a craft beer fan (I don't overdo it though) and I don't see that changing.
Not if you continue to eat badly, fried foods saturated fats etc… cut out the bbq and heavy picnic foods, ribs, brats, burgers. Try eating leaner meats chicken breast, either grilled or cooked with a light seasoning (no sauce) and some fresh food never hurts. If you drink cut that too (baby steps, I know).
Gong veg is a huge step and you should take small steps with this as well but the truth of the matter is if its fresh its not bad for you, fruit, salads, vegis are all wonderful so instead of the french fries order a salad (not macaroni with the heavy mayo).
Good luck!
