Vegetarian Diet

Numerous studies show that plant-based nutrition offers additional health benefits. We are also concerned about the planet, as it helps to reduce our carbon footprint. It is estimated that the vegan diet emits half the CO2 of the carnivorous diet.

1. Lower Total Cholesterol and LDL
A review of 11 high-quality studies published in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that both vegetarian and vegan diets reduce LDL and total cholesterol levels. This helps prevent cardiovascular diseases.

2. Aid in Weight Loss
Several studies, such as the one published by Diabetes Care, show that a balanced vegan diet with B12 supplements for weight loss is more effective than other protocols. They show that you can lose weight without counting calories.

3. Reduce Sugar Levels
Plant-based diets reduce blood sugar due to the high fiber content. This comes from studies by Dr. Neal D. Barnard at George Washington University (USA).

4. Increase Antioxidant Action
Plant-based meals produce less oxidative stress and less insulin resistance than meat-based ones. For this reason, the vegetarian diet can be particularly recommended for people with diabetes. These are conclusions from studies by Lenka Belinova at the Institute of Clinical and Experimental Medicine in Prague (Czech Republic).

5. Improve Osteoarthritis and Arthritis
Pain and other discomforts are lower for vegans who eat a diet rich in whole grains than for people who continue with an omnivorous diet. These statements come from studies conducted at Michigan State University (USA) and the University of Turku (Finland).