Vegans eat vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, and fruits. Vegans avoid meat, gelatine, rennet, fish, shellfish, dairy, eggs, and their products.
Some switch to a plant-based diet to lose weight. A balanced vegan diet had the lowest overall energy consumption, improved fat profile, and most dietary fiber.
May support weight loss
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A vegan diet rich in nutritious grains, legumes, fruit, and vegetables lowers heart disease and stroke risk.
May support heart health
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Vegetarians and vegans have lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Male vegans had even larger cardiovascular benefits, with less cardiac risk factors.
May reduce BP and cholesterol
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A wholefood vegan diet may alleviate blood sugar issues. Vegans have lower blood sugar and higher insulin sensitivity, reducing their risk of type 2 diabetes.
Can help control blood sugar
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Vegan diets are compatible with diabetic diet requirements since they have less saturated fat and more phytonutrients from fruits and vegetables.
Lowers diabetic complications risk
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Lifestyle variables like obesity, inactivity, and food are predicted to increase cancer cases in the next decades.
May reduce the risk of certain cancers
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In your gut, bacteria, yeast, and viruses form the microbiome. As we learn about this crucial microbial community, our ideas, feelings, and health change.
May be beneficial for gut health
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Antioxidant-rich whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables, and low-trigger foods may lower inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
May be anti-inflammatory
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Epidemiological research links vegan fruits and veggies to greater skin health. These foods have skin-beneficial vitamins C and E and polyphenols.
May support healthy skin
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Fortified wholefood vegan diets are linked to better health because they are abundant in dietary fiber, folate, vitamins C and E, potassium, and magnesium.