Here’s what happens to your body once you stop eating red meat

Maybe some of your friends have stopped eating meat, you're thinking about doing the same, or a voice inside is suggesting you do it. Well, whether they are ethical or moral reasons regarding the conditions in which animals are raised or environmental reasons regarding the pollution produced by these large-scale industrial farms, or whether they are health and weight loss reasons suggesting you eat less meat or to stop completely, these are the reactions you should expect from your body: Click on the arrows of the photo to continue reading.

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Red meat is caloric. By eliminating it from your diet, you will likely lose weight; in fact, the portions of meat we're used to exceed the caloric requirement often.

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A good pH balance characterizes healthy bodies. Red meat produces a high acid load that the body absorbs and then tries to counteract and neutralize. It is no coincidence that it is in an acidic environment where diseases are more likely to develop.

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Consumption of meat is more demanding and slow than many other foods. This may cause abdominal pain or an increase in intestinal gas during digestion.

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Healthy, glowing skin starts from within. Loading up on fruits and vegetables, which are also rich in vitamins A, C, and E and are known to fight free radicals, helps keep the skin healthy and supple (among other benefits!).

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Eliminating red meat reduces the amount of saturated fat ingested, which is linked to higher cholesterol levels. Over time, the accumulation of these fats can favor the development of cardiovascular disorders and diseases.

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High saturated fat diets (meat is high in it) are associated with increased body inflammation, and chronic inflammation is linked to cancer development. It is no coincidence that the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified red meat as a carcinogen that could cause cancer.

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Just as eliminating red meat means better protection from cancer, the same happens with other insidious diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes.

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Replacing red meat with healthy foods rich in the nutrients we need most, such as cereals, beans, fruit, and vegetables, can raise our body's energy levels.

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Raising animals for food requires enormous energy and intensive land use. According to research published by the Worldwatch Institute, as many as 51% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions are caused by animal agriculture. It inevitably means that the first cause of pollution in the world is linked to meat consumption. Therefore, the planet would greatly benefit if we all reduced meat consumption or stopped it. So what effect would your body get? Indeed, your mood and awareness will improve.

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When we cut meat, we give up some nutrients that we should look for elsewhere, particularly proteins. Where to get them, then? We recommend shellfish, tofu, or soy products. But also cereals, dried fruit, and seeds.

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