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every plant-based meal raises life expectancy and quality
Who decides for a vegan way of life, does this not always only for animal welfare reasons. Aspects such as sustainability, environmental protection, CO2 emissions and a generally healthier lifestyle now weigh almost as much as the protection of animals from exploitation and poor keeping. But no matter for which reasons the plant-based diet is started, it indisputably has some tangible benefits to offer - for the environment, for the animals and for one's own health.
less meat- higher life expectancy? vegans live healthier and longer
As reasons for this result the researchers called a fundamentally healthier nutrition and the reduced risk for cardiovascular, endocrinological and kidney illnesses as well as the reduced occurrence of diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus in particular is increasingly becoming a widespread disease in industrialized countries, bringing with it many other health problems and risks. Reasons for the health benefits of a vegan diet include the nutrient profiles of plant-based ingredients, which often have a better nutritional profile than animal products. While more than 40 percent of processed and conventional meat products are classified as "less healthy" in nutrition science, only 14 percent of plant-based alternatives are.
However, plant-based ingredients are not simply "healthy," but can also have a positive effect, for example, by assisting with weight loss, helping to balance healthy gastrointestinal flora, and helping to build muscle mass. In this way, they are able to provide nutritional support to people with certain health problems in their daily lives.
These comprehensive positive influences for human health and fitness are reflected in the conclusion of the study conducted by the University of Bath, which confirms plant-based meat and dairy alternatives in the final result to offer a healthier alternative for humans.
Less meat – less CO2
Less meat – less animal suffering
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Perceived healthiness of foods: A systematic review of qualitative studies, V. Rodrigues, Future Foods, Volume 4, December 2021, 100056
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