Benefits of Being a Vegan Being a vegan has become more and more popular recently. It has grown by 500% in the last 3-years. Why is this so? Below are some reasons that might make you question whether you should join this way of eating. Fights Cancer According to the American Institute for Cancer Research the phytochemicals in plant based foods are cancer fighters. Yes, that's right! It means fruits, veggies, grains, and beans contain phytochemicals to reduce the kind of oxidative damage to cells that cause cancer. Less Risk of Diabetes Researchers found that eating more plant protein and less animal protein had a 35% less risk of getting diabetes. This is because plants don't have the high sodium and additives that meat has, particularly processed meat. Reduces Risk of Osteoporosis, Gallstones, and Kidney Stones The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine states that meat forces calcium out of the body which puts you at risk of osteoporosis, g
According to Holistic Centers across the nation a plant based diet is the best way to eat to prevent cancer. They also say it's also good for your waist, which is always a plus! This diet relies on minimally processed foods from plants, including vegetables, whole grains, legumes (beans and peanuts), tubers (potatoes), nuts, and fruits. This excludes all animal products such as meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, and dairy products. That's right, bye-bye ice cream and cheese! If you are interested in this diet and are wondering if you'd be getting enough protein, no need to worry because you can. Our culture is protein obsessed thus meat is emphasized in virtually every meal. The amount of protein in a typical American diet is higher than what they actually need to consume. Americans tend to eat twice as much as the USDA recommended dietary allowance! Men over the age of 19 only need 56-grams of protein while women are just under that at 46-grams. There are actually pl