The health benefits of a vegan diet Hearing the word “vegan” most people imagine an animal loving hippie who thinks they’re better than everyone else. Well yes, vegans do love animals, very much, they’re usually the reason why someone chooses to go vegan in the first place. If there is a rejection of conventional values, then sure call them a hippie. Are they better than everyone else? Well we just won’t discuss that right now. People can’t live without using labels for others, so what should they use for most vegans? Healthy. Some research has shown that because of their healthy lifestyle vegans live an average of 3.6 years longer than an average meat eater (Do). The lack of animal products in a person 's diet makes a much bigger difference
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One in ten americans say they suffer from regular bloating (Feature). Bloating can be caused by overeating, eating too fast, consuming fatty foods or a multitude of other things. People who consume high amounts of dairy products may experience more bloating than others because the average human body isn’t equipped to break down lactose (Lactose) after the age of about four years old. You will hear vegans say it over and over, cow milk is meant for calves, not …show more content…
Who wouldn’t like the idea of being effortlessly healthy while saving thousands of lives? I am coming up on my one year anniversary of becoming vegan and I can honestly say I have never been happier. I struggled with acne for years and finally I can go without makeup and feel truly beautiful in my own skin. My weight no longer fluctuates like it used to, I lost ten pounds of fat and liquid within my first month of following a healthy vegan diet. My mental clarity has never been so amazing, I sleep much better than I used to and I feel more motivated in my daily life. I used to suffer from bouts of depression quite regularly but with all of my other problems clearing up, I feel like I am on top of the world. The progress in my body isn’t the best part for me though, it’s the difference I know I am making for the planet and all the living organisms on it. Being an activist, speaking up for the animals that have no voice has truly made me feel like I am no longer just a spec of dust in the universe but I, along with everyone around me, have the opportunity to make colossal differences everywhere. My journey started with the actions of other activists trying to make a difference, and I will do my part to pass on the good deeds. An open mind and a desire for more knowledge is a great way to start any journey. With more than 7.5 million people in the
One in ten americans say they suffer from regular bloating (Feature). Bloating can be caused by overeating, eating too fast, consuming fatty foods or a multitude of other things. People who consume high amounts of dairy products may experience more bloating than others because the average human body isn’t equipped to break down lactose (Lactose) after the age of about four years old. You will hear vegans say it over and over, cow milk is meant for calves, not …show more content…
Who wouldn’t like the idea of being effortlessly healthy while saving thousands of lives? I am coming up on my one year anniversary of becoming vegan and I can honestly say I have never been happier. I struggled with acne for years and finally I can go without makeup and feel truly beautiful in my own skin. My weight no longer fluctuates like it used to, I lost ten pounds of fat and liquid within my first month of following a healthy vegan diet. My mental clarity has never been so amazing, I sleep much better than I used to and I feel more motivated in my daily life. I used to suffer from bouts of depression quite regularly but with all of my other problems clearing up, I feel like I am on top of the world. The progress in my body isn’t the best part for me though, it’s the difference I know I am making for the planet and all the living organisms on it. Being an activist, speaking up for the animals that have no voice has truly made me feel like I am no longer just a spec of dust in the universe but I, along with everyone around me, have the opportunity to make colossal differences everywhere. My journey started with the actions of other activists trying to make a difference, and I will do my part to pass on the good deeds. An open mind and a desire for more knowledge is a great way to start any journey. With more than 7.5 million people in the