Vegan Diets – Benefits and Dangers.
                     VEGAN DIET: 
FOOD AND ITS 
HEALTH BENEFITS
INTRODUCTION
 A vegan or plant-based diet excludes all animal products, including meat, 
dairy, and eggs. 
 When people follow it correctly, a vegan diet can be highly nutritious, reduce 
the risk of chronic diseases, and aid weight loss.
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WHAT IS A VEGAN DIET?
 A vegan diet involves eating only foods comprising plants. Those who follow 
this diet avoid all animal products, including meat, dairy, and eggs. 
 Some people also avoid eating honey. For some, being vegan is a dietary 
choice, while for others, it is a lifestyle choice.
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VEGAN VS. VEGETARIAN
 The main difference between vegetarians and vegans is that although 
vegetarians do not eat meat (including cows, pigs, chicken, and fish), they 
consume dairy products, eggs, or both. The vegan diet excludes all products 
with animal-based ingredients.
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HEALTH BENEFITS 
OF VEGAN DIET
BETTER HEART HEALTH
 Vegan diets can boost heart health in several ways. A large scale 2019 study 
has linked a higher intake of plant-based foods and lower intake of animal 
foods with a reduced risk of heart disease and death in adults.
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LOWER CANCER RISK
 According to a 2017 review, eating a vegan diet may reduce a person’s risk of 
cancer by 15%. This health benefit may be due to the fact that plant foods are 
high in fiber, vitamins, and phytochemicals — biologically active compounds in 
plants — that protect against cancers.
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WEIGHT LOSS
 People on a vegan diet tend to have a lower body mass index (BMI) than those 
following other diets. Many animal foods are high in fat and calories, so 
replacing these with low calorie plant-based foods can help people manage 
their weight.
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LOWER THE BLOOD 
P HiRgh bElooSd pSressUureR, or Ehypertension, can increase the risk for health issues, 
including heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, according to the 
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
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PREVENT TYPE 2 DIABETES
 It’s well known that there’s a link between diet and type 2 diabetes. Weight is 
a major risk factor since more fatty tissue makes the cells more resistant to 
insulin. Taking plant based food can prevent type 2 Diabetes.
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DANGEROUS SIDE EFFECTS 
O LoFw e nVergEy & GweigAht pNrob leDms IET
 Leaky gut issues
Hormones disruptions
 Lack of iron
Risk of vitamin B12 deficiency
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