A vegan diet, which means excluding all animal products from one’s diet, which includes all meats and dairy (milk, cheese, butter) has gained significant popularity in recent years. Years ago many vegans’ reasons for only eating a plant-based diet, had to do with the ethical (killing animals) and environmental reasoning of how our foods were produced. Over the years, scientific research supports numerous health benefits associated with adopting a vegan lifestyle. A well-planned vegan diet can provide numerous health benefits. It is typically high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants while being low in calories, saturated fat, and cholesterol. This can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and obesity.
This type of diet is not a fad, it is a lifestyle. Many celebrities and athletes have been vegan for years; Beyonce, Alicia Silverstone, Natalie Portman, Stevie Wonder, Woody Harrelson, Tobey Maguire, and tennis superstar, Venus Williams, all credit this type of diet to good health, help for chronic conditions, and weight maintenance.
Cutting out all animal products from a diet can be difficult to do 100% of the time. So many prefer to do a “flexitarian” diet. This would mean that the majority, ranging anywhere from 80/20% to 95/5% of one’s diet would consist of plant-based foods for the majority of what they eat daily, while animal products are consumed in smaller quantities and less frequently. Some may equate this to a vegetarian diet, which is mainly vegetables, fruits, legumes, tofu, nuts, and grains, but also allows for the consumption of dairy products and eggs. Since meats provide high amounts of protein, B-12 vitamins, iron, and omega fatty acids.
Reduced Risk of Chronic Diseases
One of the primary benefits of a vegan diet is its association with a lower risk of chronic diseases. Research has shown that individuals who follow a vegan lifestyle have a decreased likelihood of developing heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and obesity. The abundant consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and legumes provides essential fiber, antioxidants, and phytochemicals that promote optimal health.
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