Veganism is in vogue. #Veganism- this hashtag is being used by millions of people all over the world. Every year more and more people are making the decision to go vegan, particularly animal lovers. PETA started this animal-friendly campaign that went viral and many people started following it.
Considering going vegan but having second thoughts? You need to first know the difference between a vegan and a vegetarian. Vegans, eat no animal produce at all, including honey whereas, vegetarians they take eggs and dairy products. Also, to your surprise vegans are considered, healthier than non-vegetarians and it reduces the risk of heart disease, obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes and some type of cancer, leading to a longer life expectancy. Here are some of the benefits that you should know before going vegan.
Weight loss
The first and foremost thing about going vegan is that you will not get that unnecessary fat. A bonus of sticking to a vegan diet is the positive effect it has on our body. The diet of vegans includes a lesser amount of calories in the form of grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables. Vegan food is definitely a healthier one and therefore has better quality. Plant foods are easier for digestion too, which is a plus point. Animal products are a major source of dietary saturated fat and vegans tend to eat proportionally more polyunsaturated fat.
Rich in nutrients
If you think vegans have nutrients deficiency, think again. Vegan diet, when done correctly, tends to contain more fiber, antioxidants, Potassium, Magnesium and Vitamin A, C and E. Vegan diet are packed full of essentials nutrients, protein, and iron. Vegan diet can be nutritionally sound and appropriate for all ages and stages of life, including infants, elderly and athletes. It provides the body with everything it needs to function at optimum levels. The vegan diet is the healthiest for nutrition intake and nutrition quality.
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