Brenda Phiri Lifestyle Reporter
Going green is not just a thing for Hollywood celebrities or the elite. People around the world are embracing healthy lifestyles. Demand for organic food is slowly being made part of the diet as restaurants are becoming more strict about what they serve to their clients. The trend has become a hit with local restaurants like the Body Active Gym Restaurant which is getting popular with people who opt for healthier options.

This is in spite of the sprouting fast food outlets that are all over the country according to African Sun Executive Suis Chef.
The sentiments were echoed by Uniliver Brand Ambassador, Rebecca Chisamba at the recently launch Royco Cubes launch.

She said the days of looking down upon vegetables were gone as it has been scientifically proven that they have more health benefits than meat dishes.
“Vegetables are not only economical but they slow aging and prevent sickness.

“What people need to do now is to understand the proper preparation and make them enticing and delicious with the use of spices,” she said.
A vegetarian diet reduces the risk for chronic degenerative diseases such as obesity, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and certain types of cancer including colon, breast, prostate, stomach, lung and oesophageal cancer

It also strengthens the bones.
When there isn’t enough calcium in the bloodstream, our bodies will leach it from existing bone.

The metabolic result is that our skeletons will become porous and lose strength over time
Vegetables also reduce pollution which is a great threat to mother earth.You’ll ease the symptoms of menopause.
Many foods contain nutrients beneficial to perimenopausal and menopausal women.

Certain foods are rich in phytoestrogens, the plant-based chemical compounds that mimic the behaviour of estrogen.
Since phytoestrogens can increase and decrease estrogen and progesterone levels, maintaining a balance of them in your diet helps ensure a more comfortable passage through menopause. You’ll have more energy.

Good nutrition generates more usable energy to keep pace with the kids, tackle that home improvement project
You’ll also help reduce pollution.

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