The Amazing Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet
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If you’re new to eating plant-based, or thinking about ditching meat and dairy, know that you’re not alone! More and more people are jumping on the vegan band the Amazing Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet wagon, because they’re not just looking out for animals—they’re looking out for their health. Here’s what you need to know about the amazing health benefits of a vegan diet.
WHAT IS A VEGAN DIET?
A vegan diet is completely free of animal products and byproducts, including all meat (red meat, poultry, seafood and dairy), eggs and dairy products. Rather than eating plants directly like other vegetarian diets suggest, vegans use plant-based foods to create meals. For example, tofu is often used as a substitute for meat or cheese in dishes such as stir fry or tacos. Similarly, soy milk can be used in place of cow’s milk in cereal or coffee. Vegans also often combine different types of beans to create hearty stews and soups that can be served over rice or pasta for dinner. In addition to these protein sources, it’s common for vegans to eat nuts and seeds as snacks or add them into their favorite recipes. Fruits are another popular vegan food group; many are eaten raw on their own or incorporated into smoothies and desserts.
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WHY SHOULD I BE A VEGAN?
In Western countries, veganism is still associated with animal rights activism, but there are actually many benefits to eliminating all animal products from one’s diet. According to The Vegan Society, being vegan is much more than just what we eat. It is an entire lifestyle which seeks to exclude—as far as possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose. A vegan lifestyle also rejects all forms of exploitation and cruelty towards humans. If you want to be healthy on a plant-based diet or if you have ethical concerns about consuming animal products, then it may be worth exploring how a vegan lifestyle could benefit your health and help protect animals in our society today.
MYTHS ABOUT VEGANS - ARE THEY REAL?
As with any diet, it’s important to consider potential health risks. Vegans (and those who eat plant-based diets) have long been stereotyped as unhealthy people with bad eating habits and weak immune systems. However, recent studies show that vegans are actually less likely than meat-eaters to be obese or at risk for heart disease. This is probably because vegan diets tend to be high in fiber, vitamins C and E, magnesium, potassium, folate, phytochemicals (compounds found in plants), antioxidants and other nutrients that are good for our bodies. In fact, some studies suggest that vegans may live longer than meat eaters!
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WHAT ARE SOME DISADVANTAGES TO BEING A VEGAN?
Like most other types of diets, being vegan does have its disadvantages. For example, if you’re at an event and don’t know what is in your meal, it might be hard to tell if it is vegan or not (veganism isn’t widely practiced). Another disadvantage is being open to criticism from non-vegans that may question why you want to avoid animal products. You might also struggle with social situations where there are no non-vegan options.
WHAT ARE SOME TIPS FOR GOING ON A DIET?
To get started on a vegan diet, it’s essential to understand what veganism is—and what it isn’t. The word vegan refers to people who live on 100% plant-based diets. Since animal products are off-limits for vegans, your diet consists of vegetables, fruits and legumes only—that includes no meat, eggs or dairy products. Many people assume that following a vegan diet means you can never eat anything processed again, but that’s not true. In fact, many packaged foods contain ingredients derived from plants (like sugar and flour), which makes them perfectly acceptable for vegans. It may take some trial and error before you find out exactly which packaged foods you can safely eat; however, once you do figure it out, going vegan will be much easier!
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