A vegan diet can be one that has more beneficial nutrients: - A vegetarian, including vegan, diet can meet current recommendations for these nutrients: protein, iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin D, riboflavin, vitamin B-12, vitamin A, n-3 fatty acids, and iodine - Vegans have higher levels of carbohydrates, fibre, magnesium, potassium, folate, antioxidants such as vitamin C and E, and phytochemicals - A vegan diet has decrease saturated fats A vegan diet allows you to get the right amount of healthy protein
FUN FACT: Red meat, including beef, veal, pork, lamb, mutton, horse, and goat, along with processed meats are considered carcinogens, or cancer causing agents, by the World Heath Organization
A vegan diet can offer disease prevention and better health levels: - Vegetarians have been reported to have lower body mass indices than non-vegetarians, as well as lower rates of death from ischemic heart disease, lower blood cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, and lower rates of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and prostate, colon, and breast cancer - Vegans usually have lower levels of saturated fat, cholesterol, and animal protein - Vegans has a lower risk of cardiovascular disease because they have lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels. They also have a lower BMI, which decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease. With increased consumption of fruit and vegetables, vegans have lower cholesterol and a lower risk of stroke. - In a study, vegetarians were, on average, 25% less likely to die of heart disease. Another study found vegetarians were 19% less likely to die of heart disease - High-fiber whole grains, legumes, and nuts help protect the heart - Foods regularly eaten by vegans, legumes, fruits, vegetables, tomatoes, fiber, etc. are protective against cancer. The lower mean BMI of vegans also deters cancer. - Research suggests that a vegan diet can decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes - Vegetarian diets have been shown to reduce one's chances of forming kidney and gallstones - A vegan diet can help reduce the needs for medications in asthmatics and reduces asthma attacks - A vegan diet can decrease the risk of cataracts, arthritis, and osteoporosis - Milk depletes calcium from your bones; we are barely able to absorb the calcium from milk - Higher intake of milk is linked to higher risk fro ovarian cancer, type 1 diabetes, acne, and other cancers - Most of the world's population can't even consume dairy products
Some other benefits include: weight loss, more energy, healthier skin, longer life, less body odor, reduction in bad breath, healthier hair, healthier nails, less intense PMS, migraine relief, and allergy alleviation