Why veganism is healthy
1. YOU’LL FEEL GREAT!
A healthy vegan diet is packed with foods providing a wide range of nutrients that give you energy, are easy on your digestive system, support your immune system, help clear-up your skin and improve your mood.
Studies show that vegans eat better than any other diet groups, have sufficient intake of all essential nutrients and lower risk of many diseases.
3. YOU’LL SLASH YOUR RISK OF CANCER!
Cancer is a major threat to our health today but a vegan diet can significantly reduce the risk of cancer in general and even more so for some types of cancer.
4. YOUR GUT WILL THANK YOU!
Research shows vegans have the best gut bacteria – the most protective, friendly species. On the other hand, meat-eaters have the most toxic bacteria, encouraging inflammation and producing harmful substances. A vegan diet can also help alleviate various bowel conditions and protect from bowel cancer.
5. YOU CAN PREVENT OR EVEN REVERSE TYPE 2 DIABETES!
Vegans have a much lower chance of developing diabetes and many clinical trials have demonstrated that a low-fat vegan diet can completely reverse type 2 diabetes. And there are no side effects! Just expect to feel good!
6. YOU’LL SLOW DOWN BRAIN AGING!
A wholesome vegan diet can decrease your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
7. YOU’LL HAVE MORE ENERGY!
A vegan diet is full of healthy foods that give you plenty of energy. Most of all, complex carbohydrates that release their energy gradually and our bodies are made to run on them. So much so that countless athletes have turned to a vegan diet to improve their performance.
8. YOU’LL AGE BETTER!
A wealth of data shows that vegans are healthier compared to the rest of the population well into advanced age. As a vegan, you’re less likely to die prematurely and of any of the dreaded diseases (such as cancer or heart disease).
9. YOU’LL BE ABLE TO BREATHE EASY!
Cutting out dairy often helps to clear out airways and a vegan diet can significantly improve the health of asthma sufferers, reducing the frequency and severity of asthma attacks. Going vegan can also reduce your risk of developing a range of chronic airway diseases and protect your lungs.
10. YOU’LL BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY WEIGHT EASIER!
Vegans are the absolute winners in terms of healthy weight. You can eat to your heart’s (and stomach’s) desire as a vegan but, because of what you’re eating, it’s much easier to maintain healthy weight. But don’t worry about being too skinny, research consistently shows that vegans don’t tend to be underweight either and when you realise how much delicious food you can eat, it’s no wonder!
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The Incredible Vegan Health Report
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Vegan nutrition
A varied diet based on the foods in the table below ensures adequate intake of all essential nutrients and many more beneficial ones such as antioxidants.
Vegan health at a glance
A 2010 review of the effects of vegan diets on health stated that compared with other vegetarian diets, vegan diets contain less saturated fat and cholesterol and more fibre (Craig, 2010).
Diet and disease
Arthritis is the inflammation of joints. It causes joint pain and stiffness which usually worsens with age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Digestive health
What we eat affects our whole body, but the digestive system is the first point of contact and thus reacts very strongly to diet.
Healthy weight
There have been numerous studies showing that vegans are more likely to be a healthy body weight – even without portion restriction.
Immune boosting foods
Whether you’re fighting a cold, a flu or feel run down, here are the foods that can boost your health and make you feel better.
Heart disease
What we usually call heart disease is a common term for cardiovascular disease (CVD) which includes several diseases of the heart or blood vessels. The main types of CVD are coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral arterial disease.
Kidney health
The kidneys are greatly affected by diet. When foods are broken down, absorbed and metabolised they either produce acid or alkali.
Longevity and mortality
Aging is a natural process but there are many diet and lifestyle habits that can slow it down or, on the other hand, bring about many unwelcome changes and cause premature aging.
Mental health and cognition
Mental health and cognition are affected by countless factors but in some cases, diet choices can help achieve a difference or lower the risk.
Your stories
Here are just a few of your stories about how transitioning to a vegan diet improved your health.
