Since the dawn of time, humans have been looking for the Fountain of Youth which will allow them to enjoy health and a youthful appearance for eternity. The aging process inevitably has its share of problems. No one likes to age and see their health decline. Cholesterol, osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes are all diseases that lie in wait for us as we age. What to do to protect yourself? Adopting the vegan lifestyle is a step in the right direction!
What are the health benefits of a vegan diet?
Anti-aging, good for the heart and anti-cancer
A vegan diet is unquestionably low in fat, and rich in nutrients, as there are so many vitamins and minerals found in plants, which are not found in meat. According to a study published in the journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 108 different studies combined have shown that people who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet have a lower BMI (body mass index), a lower blood sugar level, and had lower cholesterol than people who eat meat. They would also live longer.
Having a lower body mass index, along with regular physical activity, greatly eliminates the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, and even cancer. It has been shown that men with early stage of prostate cancer can reverse or slow the progression of their cancer if they go on a vegan diet and eliminate all meat and dairy products from their diet. People who eliminate meat and dairy products from their diet, and replace them with plant-based, bean, whole-grain, and soy foods, greatly reduce the risk of contracting a serious illness.
Although genetics also play a role in the onset of these diseases, adopting a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle would give nature a big boost.
Beauty effect guaranteed!
A vegan diet helps to have more beautiful skin. Many vegans have found that their skin is brighter, free from conditions like acne or psoriasis. The skin looks younger and smoother. Several stars who have adopted a vegan lifestyle are simply breathtaking! We only must think of Anne Hathaway, Michelle Pfeiffer, Alicia Silverstone, Portia de Rossi or Natalie Portman. They all look younger than their age and have beautiful skin. They seem in splendid shape!
People who adopt a vegan lifestyle often do so for their health, so they are also more likely to get regular physical activity. This undoubtedly results in a healthy mind in a healthy body. The vegan diet contributes greatly to body beauty, but also to inner beauty.
Adopting a vegan lifestyle, ideally organic and eco-responsible, seems like an innocuous little gesture. We do it first for ourselves and for our health. But it is also a great gesture for the planet and the environment!