Book Title: Ahimsa the Ultimate Winner
Author(s): N P Jain
Publisher: Prakrit Bharti Academy

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________________ There exists a strong co-relation between the incidence of kidney stones and the level of consumption of animal proteins in the population. The higher the intake of animal proteins, the more likelihood of the individuals to have multiple kidney stones. Contrary to this, in the population where vegetable protein intake is high, the incidence of stones in the upper urinary tract is low. Nutritional Aspects The researchers have now established that there is nothing nutritionally wrong or inferior in being a pure vegetarian. Gone are the days when non-vegetarian diet was considered almost essential for perfect health and malnutrition was associated with pure vegetarianism. There is also the time tested experience of the Jain community and predominantly vegetarian Hindu community who have been all along taking only vegetarian diet and have maintained by and large good health and adequate nourishment together with a peaceful life style and have not been serious victim of fatal diseases as suffered by non-vegetarians. Today it is felt that a judicious assemblage of cereals, pulses and beans, seasonal vegetables and fruits accompanied by a sprinkle of dairy products to an affordable extent could provide nutritious diet which could even be better that the one high in meat and eggs. Non-vegetarian adjuncts are no longer considered essential to formulate a complete meal. Totally vegetarian food ensures an ample supply of all necessary vitamins and minerals in addition to plenty of carbohydrates, sufficient proteins and fats and also hitherto ignored dietary fiber missing in the non-vegetarian items. Whereas one can stay healthy with purely vegetarian diet, it is not so for the non-vegetarians who necessarily need to have a vegetarian blend. This amply substantiates the indispensability of vegetarian diet. The question, which deserves consideration, is not as to which of the two modes is superior but whether the Ahimsa: The Ultimate Winner * (115) Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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