Is The Vegan Diet Healthy Or
Unhealthy? Opinions Vs Actual Facts and Studies
The debate of whether
the vegan diet is healthy or unhealthy is not new. The majority of folks will
assert that a person who adopts veganism will be deficient in essential
nutrients found only in animal products, namely, animal-based protein. These
folks cherish the belief that dairy milk will help keep their bones strong and
that red meat will provide essential protein for their muscles.
On the other hand,
there is a small minority of folks (2% vegan and 5% vegetarian) who give credit
to the plant-based diet curing their serious health problems, enabling them to
lose excess weight, clearing up their skin and allergies, and giving them an
amazing zest for life.
So based on these two
differences in opinions, how can one determine whether the vegan diet is
healthy or unhealthy? It all comes down to, not matters of 'opinion,' but
rather, on solid facts, evidence, case-studies and truthful stories of real
people.
Meat Eaters Vs. Veggie
Eaters
Numerous studies
indicate that eaters of red meat are more likely to die prematurely than those
who eat little to no red meat. One US-based study of 120,000 people determined
that eaters of red meat are 20% more likely to die younger. Those who ate processed
meatsregularly boosted this premature death rate to a further 20% higher.
On the other hand,
Michael F. Roizen, MD, concludes that those who switch from eating meat
products to vegetarian foods could easily add at least 13 years to their life.
Why? Vegetarians eat less animal fat and cholesterol, whilst vegans consume no
animal fat or cholesterol. Professor T. Colin. Campbell (raised on a
dairy farm) concludes from his experimental research program that a meat and
dairy-free diet can both prevent andreverse 70-80% of disease!
Weight Loss Evidence
Fact: most meat and dairy products are
high in fat and calorie content. For example, 100g of lamb contains
approximately 294 calories and 21g of fat (9% saturated) whilst 100g of cooked
lentils contains only 128 calories and 6.5g of fat (0.8g saturated). Lamb has
0g dietary fiber, whilst 100g of lentils contains 7.5g dietary fiber. Fiber
helps you to feel fuller for longer.
Evidence:
Angela Stokes (AKA
'Vegan Raw Food Goddess') lost over 154lbs (70kg) on the vegan raw food diet.
This amazing woman, once morbidly obese, attests her weight loss and newfound
zest for life to the vegan raw food diet and refuses to return to the standard
American way of eating! Why? The health benefits of the vegan diet (particularly
weight loss in Angela's case) are too great to give up. Angela adopted raw
veganism overnight and has never looked back since.
Physical Benefits
Time and time again,
persons who adopt veganism proclaim that their skin clears up (acne, psoriasis,
etc.), their eyes become whiter, their hair becomes thicker and healthier,
their nails become stronger, their energy levels skyrocket and their allergies
clear up. Sound too good to be try, right?
These amazing health
testimonials can be attributed to the high mineral and nutrient content found
in fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, legumes and beans, leafy greens
and whole-grain foods. The American Dietetic Association concluded that a well-plannedvegetarian
or vegan diet is most definitely 'nutritionally adequate,' and may provide
numerous health benefits and treat or prevent certain diseases. Yes, a
'well-planned' vegan diet will provide you with a generous amount of
essential vitamins and minerals, so undoubtedly one's health is bound to
improve.
So is the vegan diet
healthy or unhealthy? You decide. Those who have adopted veganism however, will
always answer 'healthy.' The health benefits of the vegan diet clearly
become evident after one adopts this lifestyle.
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