Health
A vegan diet and a healthy diet are not the same thing. What matters is what you actually eat, and whether a few known nutrients are covered.
Health evidence is where careful reading matters most. Much of it comes from observing large groups of people over time, which can show patterns but struggles to prove cause. Where trials exist we say so.
We also cover the nutrients that need attention on a plant-based diet, because credibility means showing the inconvenient parts too.
It can be. Well-planned vegan diets are linked to lower rates of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. But 'vegan' is not the same as 'healthy', and a few nutrients, especially B12, need attention.
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The strongest version of each, and what the evidence makes of it.
People eating plant-based diets have fewer heart attacks on average. Trials show these diets lower cholesterol, which supports a causal link.
It can be, if it is built on whole foods and covers a few nutrients. 'Vegan' on its own is not a health claim.
Yes. This is the one nutrient a vegan diet cannot supply on its own. A cheap supplement solves it.
Yes for most people. Beans, lentils, tofu, grains and nuts add up. Athletes and older adults should plan a little more deliberately.
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