When most people think of veganism, they think of animal rights or the environment. But what they may not know is that veganism is also a healthy way of life. Here are the top ten vegan health benefits:
- Vegans are less likely to suffer from heart disease, obesity, and cancer.
- Vegans have a lower risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
- Vegans typically have a lower BMI and smaller waist circumference than meat-eaters.
- Vegans have a lower incidence of gallstones and kidney stones.
- Vegans have more energy and better endurance than meat-eaters.
- Vegans’ blood cholesterol levels are lower than those of meat-eaters.
- Vegans’ blood pressure is lower than that of meat-eaters.
- Vegans have a reduced risk of developing arthritis and other joint diseases.
- Vegans have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
- Vegans typically live longer than meat-eaters.
