If you are serious about loosing the pounds created by binge eating and about living longer, then to become a vegetarian is the best dietary change you can make.

Vegetarians are at a distinct advantage where body weight is concerned. They are leaner and have remarkably lower rates of obesity than the general population. And while vegetarian diet cannot guarantee a leaner physique, it can make the goal of acquiring one considerably easier.

Vegetarians tend to be thinner because they consume less fat, particularly saturated fat, and more fibre. Fibre adds bulk to our diet and gives us a feeling of fullness, without adding calories. It also helps to speed food through the digestive system, thus decreasing the absorption of calories.

When it comes to fat, some studies have demonstrated that  polyunsaturated fat actually increases the body's metabolic rate. And increased metabolism would certainly help us with reducing the amount of excess weight. In comparison, the body tends to just store saturated fat. Saturated fat also causes high levels of cholesterol in the blood stream which, if not controlled, will clog up our arteries.

The above basically means that nuts are better for us than butter while fruits, whole grains and vegetables are better than meat. The following section expands this basic summary of a vegetarian diet.