The vegan diet has become very popular. Increasingly more people have decided to go vegan for ethical, environmental or health reasons. When done right, such a diet may result in various health benefits, including a trimmer waistline and improved blood sugar control. Nevertheless, a diet based exclusively on plant foods may, in some cases, increase the risk of nutrient … [Read more...]

Vegans avoid eating animal foods for environmental, ethical or health reasons. Unfortunately, following a diet based exclusively on plants may put some people at a higher risk of nutrient deficiencies. This is especially true when vegan diets are not well planned. For vegans who want to stay healthy, consuming a nutrient-rich diet with whole and fortified foods is very … [Read more...]

Vegan diets are known to help people lose weight. However, they also offer an array of additional health benefits. For starters, a vegan diet may help you maintain a healthy heart. What's more, this diet may offer some protection against type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. In this article, you'll discover 6 science-based benefits of vegan diets. … [Read more...]

Vegan diets are becoming increasingly popular. They claim to offer various health benefits, ranging from weight loss and reduced blood sugar to prevention of heart disease, cancer and premature death. However, most studies on vegan diets are observational. This makes it difficult to know if the benefits observed are actually caused by the vegan diet itself. This … [Read more...]

One common concern about vegan diets is whether they provide your body with all the vitamins and minerals it needs. Many claim that a whole-food, plant-based diet easily meets all the daily nutrient requirements. Some even encourage vegans to avoid all supplements. Despite meaning well, this type of advice can do more harm than good. These are 7 nutrients that you … [Read more...]