The vegan diet has been slowly gaining momentum as a dietary approach worldwide. It emphasizes consuming whole, plant-based foods that offer many health benefits, including better heart health and sustainable weight loss.
The diet has attracted extensive attention due to its stand on animal cruelty, which is often caused by the production of animal-based products. It also is thought to promote environmental stability.
Principle: Intake of only plant-based foods and elimination of all animal-based foods, including dairy and eggs Purpose: To promote overall health, reduce environmental damage, and promote animal welfare Who It Is For: Anyone who wishes to lose weight, improve their health, and reduce animal cruelty and their carbon footprint Duration: Long-term Who Should Avoid: Anyone with nutritional deficiencies like that of vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and calcium Cons: May cause nutritional deficiencies, may be hard to follow due to family or religious customs associated with food, and can be expensive In This Article...