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 osteoporo...