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it is worthwhile noting that vegetarian eating has been linked with a variety of health benefits, including a lower risk of mortality from heart disease, diabetes, and certain forms of cancer (16), along with a reduced chance of developing abnormal blood-fat profiles, obesity, and high blood pressure (17). Interestingly enough, regular exercise is also associated with many of these same advantages. Is there any evidence that vegetarianism and regular training, when practiced together, produce greater health benefits than either factor taken alone? As you might expect, the evidence suggests that this is indeed the case. In two different studies, a combination of recurrent physical exertion and vegetarian eating produced lower mortality rates, compared with a vegetarian diet alone or exercise by itself (18 & 19). From a health perspective, it is hard to argue against combining regular physical training with a vegetarian eating pattern.