What science has to say

The major benefits for people who decide to start a vegan whole-food plant-based diet are the high possibility of reducing the number of medications they take to treat a variety of chronic conditions, lower body weight, decreased risk of cancer, and a reduction in their risk of death from cardiovascular disease. It may also be especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, lipid disorders, kidney disease and thyroid disease.

We use the word vegan on our site – but what we are talking about is better described as eating a variety of healthy, whole, plant-based foods. This includes primarily fruits and vegetables, beans, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, mushrooms, algae, bacteria and their products (yogurt, B12); limiting added fats, oils, and refined, processed carbohydrates and avoiding animal products.

A plant-based plan is not an all-or-nothing diet, but a way of life that is tailored to each individual.