ˇ°Go vege for a healthy lifeˇ±, an ad on the subway trains indicates going vegetarian is the single best thing that we can do for a healthy life. A meat-free diet rich in complex carbohydrates, protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals provides optimal nutrition for both children and adults, forming the foundation for dietary habits that support a lifetime of good health. According to U.S. Department of Health and Human Service, people who consume a dietary pattern with major amount of fruit and vegetable are likely to have reduced risk of chronic diseases, including stroke and perhaps other cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and cancers in certain sites (oral cavity and pharynx, larynx, lung, esophagus, stomach, and colon-rectum) and vegetarians also tend to be slimmer than meat-eaters. Vegetarian foods also provide us with all the nutrients that we need, minus the saturated fat, cholesterol, and contaminants found in meat and dairy products. More and more American are going to be vegetarian for a better health, so what are you waiting for?