Perks of being a vegan!

Have you ever saw one of your old schoolfellows, and said what the actual f*** doesn't he grow up? you both are of the same age but he looks like a youngster and you look like a disaster, yeah? that's probably because he's a vegan!

I am not a vegan myself, but I cannot ignore the fact that most if not all vegans who are in their 60's or 50's it looks like they just got out of a youth lake!

so what happens when somebody decides to become a vegetarian? that's what we going to discover in this blog.

Let's first talk about what is veganism

It's simply abstaining from any form of use of animal products, particularly in diet, and for that term, some distinctions exist between several categories of veganism:

A dietary vegan, also known as 'strict vegan' refrains from consuming any form of animal products, such as eggs, meat, and dairy products.

Environmental vegan, they believe that by adopting a vegan diet they are helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize their contribution to deforestation, and reduce pollution by not supporting animal agriculture.

In other words environmental vegans are those who give a s*** about out planet!

And the last type of veganism is the ethical vegan, are those who to chose to live a vegan lifestyle, and they don't get in the abusage of animals in anyway!

And a quick question, do you know any other type of vegans? if yes, then I would like to hear from you in the comments and to discuss it!

So, what are the perks of being a vegan?

Besides getting back that fresh baby face of yours, you'll be able to change the mechanisms is your whole body and here's how...

#1 The high fiber content of a vegan diet will get your gut microbiome will dramatically improve.

Due to high-fiber foods that vegans consume that they get from various sources, like veggies, whole-grains: fiber helps cultivate healthy gut bacteria, and also can help lower soreness in the gut and may have other benefits like boosting metabolism.

#2 loss of weight

swapping animal products for fresh veggies could help, even without cutting calories.

That doesn't mean that you can go overboard, moderation is the key to everything, consuming a plant-based diet because veggies have more nutrients than animal products and have fewer calories, which means a whole bowl of veggies probably equals 100g-200g of animal products.

in other words, plant-based diets will make you feel fuller and healthier and more energetic for the whole day!

In a study, those who are in a plant-based diet, lost a noticeable amount of weight compared to those who stuck with their non-vegan eating habits.

okay, let's go now to my favorite part of perks of being a vegan!

#3 skin improvement

Aren't you sick and tired of that pimple that's on your forehead right now? it pops up without any planning and it makes you feel uncomfortable during an important meeting, interview or even your date!

Diary products has been linked to acne, and increasing your fruit and veggies intake in your day adds micro-nutrients to your diet that are linked to healthy skin. 

Read more about: how veganism can dramatically improve your skin!

And now to prove to you that veganism can truly makes you look 20 years younger, here's some celebrities that are on plant-based diets and they encourage on being vegan!

#1 Ellen Degeneres

We all know the beautiful human being Ellen, for me she's an idol of kindness and morality, she never fails to put a smile on everyone's face, including mine.

she said,

"I personally chose to go vegan because I educated myself on factory farming and cruelty to animals, and i suddenly realized that what was on my plate were living things with feelings and i just couldn't disconnect from it any longer."

#2 Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin encourages on being a vegan and here's one his powerful speeches

"It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal"

#3 Jared Leto

Guess Jared's age, 20? mmm probably 22? right? No, he's 48!

"I'm a vegan, I respect the environment , and i do my best to spread the importance of such an issue"

Okay let's go now to the sad truth, with great power comes great responsibility, as it may seem that being a vegan might be some kind of a miracle, but it might be a pain in the ass sometimes, here are some of the side effects that may occur when following a plant-based diet!

#1 You might feel fatigued and down at first

The lack of iodine and choline, in which these two nutrients are found in eggs, iodine is needed to keep your thyroid healthy, regulating energy, metabolism, and mood, choline supports your brain, affecting your memory and mood.

But, you can get iodine from table salt, and choline from broccoli and sweet potatoes and also supplementation may be a good idea for these nutrients too.

#2 Lack of calcium

Since you built a wall between you and dairy products, calcium is important for healthy bones and teeth and also good for your nervous system function, Vegans can get calcium from some legumes, including soybeans, but may also want to consider supplementation under supervision for sure!

Here are some of the best calcium alternatives that you can replace with dairy products!

#3 Higher risk of stroke

Bad news right? People on a plant-based diet, like vegans, have a lower risk of heart disease, but a higher risk of stroke, the study did not include people with heart disease, stroke, angina or any type of cardiovascular disease at the start.

but it's not proven yet, whether the effect is down to their diet or some other aspect of their lifestyle.

Conclusion

Okay now, I am running out of ink, so I'll summarize this post in a few words, if you're a vegan this not mean that you'll be immortal and probably won't even the lower the risk of early death based on a study, so if you're looking for an extra 20 years to be added for your life then, i'm sorry to disappoint you! but following a plant-based diet may guarantee you some of the perks of being a vegan.

And a quick question what do you prefer to be, a vicious meat-eater or a vegan who loves the environment or neither of those, maybe something in between? let me know in the comments!