It is significant that those who live on vegetarian food are less prone to diseases while meat-eaters are subject to various diseases. Man should consume what is in accordance with the needs of the human body. Doctors speak about proteins. Are there not proteins in vegetables, milk and curds and pulses? Non-vegetarian food not only affects the body but also the mind. Food, Head, God-these three are inter-related. By consuming animal food, animal tendencies are aroused. As is your food, so are your thoughts.  (SSS Vol.23, p. 81)