In recent years, the vegan lifestyle has gained significant traction, not just for ethical and environmental reasons but also for its remarkable health benefits
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From losing weight to improving kidney function, a vegan diet offers numerous benefits for both the body and mind
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Here are a few health advantages of going green with a vegan lifestyle
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Vegan diets provide more fibre, antioxidants, and beneficial plant compounds. They also appear to be richer in potassium, magnesium, folate, and vitamins A, C, and E
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Vegan diets may help promote weight loss without the need to actively focus on cutting calories, according to Healthline
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A vegan lifestyle may also help maintain your heart health because it's rich in antioxidants and includes plenty of whole grains and nuts, both of which are good for your heart
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Vegan diets may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. They are also particularly effective at reducing blood sugar levels
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Certain aspects of the vegan diet may offer protection against several types of cancer, including prostate, breast, stomach, and colorectal cancers
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Vegan diets based on antioxidant-rich whole foods may significantly decrease symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
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A vegan diet not only keeps you healthier, but it's easy on the pocket too, as plant-based staples - like beans and rice - are much cheaper as compared to meat prices