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T. Bab: Do not eat meat this week?
This is what happens to the body
During the nine days that begin on Rosh Chodesh Av and end on the Tisha B'Av fast, it is customary to avoid eating meat.
What changes may occur in the body as a result?
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From the time of the Feast of Tabernacles, few rejoice - this is how it is said in Halacha about the nine days that begin on Rosh Chodesh Av until the 9th of Av, where the fast is marked by the destruction of the temples.
In addition to the fast known to the entire Jewish public and celebrated on Tisha B'Av itself, during the nine days leading up to it the believers practice mourning customs in the field of nutrition including avoiding eating meat and drinking wine.
Eating fish is allowed according to halakhah during the nine days (and chicken is forbidden), so in fact it is a transition to a kind of vegetarian diet that includes fish (in English it is called a pescatarian combination of vegetarian and fish food).
Apart from the religious mitzvah, in recent years there are quite a few people who have chosen for various reasons to reduce their meat consumption or avoid it altogether.
So we have quite a bit of information on the ways in which this diet affects the body.
And these are the salient benefits of such a dietary change:
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Giving up meat often leads to weight loss.
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1. Weight loss
Giving up meat often leads to body weight loss, even if that was not your primary or primary goal.
Studies conducted over the years comparing vegans, vegetarians and omnivores (omnivores) have found that switching to a plant-based diet results in a higher rate of weight loss, compared to other types of diets.
For example, in a study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics several years ago, it was found that switching to a meat-free diet led to an average weight loss of about 4 kg, even without the study participants counting calories or increasing their physical activity. 2020 It was found that people who ate less animal products had a lower body mass index compared to meat eaters.
2. Reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease
Red meat and processed meat are considered risk factors that increase the chances of developing various diseases, including certain cancers.
In addition, switching to a plant-based diet (vegan or vegetarian) has been found in studies to be beneficial in prolonging life expectancy.
This is because it reduces the chance of suffering from a chronic illness directly related to diet like diabetes and obesity.
In the past, one of these studies has estimated that the mass transition of the population to a vegan diet may prevent up to 8 million deaths each year.
In addition, avoiding animal products also greatly reduces the intake of cholesterol and fats, which reduces the risk of vasoconstriction and cardiovascular disease.
Reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Slices of bread with sardines (Photo: ShutterStock)
3. More omega 3, less type 2 diabetes
Health organizations in Israel and around the world recommend including fish in the diet at least twice a week.
This is because they are also a source of protein but mainly because they are rich in essential fatty acids from the omega 3 pair that are very important to our body and hard to get from other sources.
The most recommended fish are oily fish like tuna or salmon.
But you should also consider trying sardines - a recent study found that eating 2 cans of sardines a week helps prevent type 2 diabetes.
4. More friendly bacteria in the digestive tract
A study conducted in 2014 found significant differences in the composition of the bacterial population in the digestive systems of vegetarians, vegans and omnivores.
Vegans and vegetarians have found more friendly and beneficial bacteria than in the digestive tract of carnivores.
The bacterial flora in the gut has been found in many studies to be of great importance for the proper functioning of the digestive system as well as for other functions in the body.
Significant changes in the composition of the bacterial flora in the digestive tract.
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5. Your smell will change, for the better
By cosmic coincidence, it turns out that the nine days and 9th of Av take place every year at the height of the hot summer.
Past research has shown that vegans' sweat has a more attractive odor than meat eaters.
The study found that people testified that vegans' body odor was "floral, fruity, sweet or with medical notes."
We know this will probably not be someone's crucial reason to avoid meat, but admit it's a nice bonus.
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