Human: I'm a vegetarian. What are the health benefits of eating vegetarian? Assistant: 
The main benefit of eating vegetarian is that it can help reduce your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Eating more plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains also helps you get plenty of essential vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber, all of which are important for maintaining good health. Additionally, studies have shown that people who eat more vegetarian meals tend to have lower levels of bad cholesterol in their blood.