Vegan life is often laughed at, though it is slowly being more widely accepted in some Western countries. Still, behind most jokes is ignorance or lack of knowledge. There are many reasons why one should consider the vegan lifestyle. What influences our way of living you will find wonderfully explained in an article when you click on the "vegan is a global solution tool" button.
My reason to forgo animal food was at first exclusively health-motivated.
Since the topic of "nutrition" and its importance has influenced more and more, I have also been confronted with topics which, for the most part, have a secondary impact on my health. Today, I know that I do not only do myself and my health a favor when I give up animal food, but also live more mindfully (even if my contribution is small) and more responsibly in many respects.
It would be a good start already if we could return to the days of the "Sunday roast" and consume more moderately.
From a purely medical and health perspective, here are a few good reasons to go vegan:
Vegetarians and vegans often have a lesser risk of contracting so-called "people diseases", such as type 2 diabetes, stroke, cancer, heart disease, and being overweight.
Anyone who is affected by rheumatoid arthritis can also significantly relieve the symptoms by switching to a vegan diet.
The cholesterol levels in the blood are significantly lower for people who are vegan than for meat eaters. This is caused by the lower (or non-existent) intake of animal fats which provide saturated fatty acids and cholesterol. At the same time, the body is supplied with large amounts of mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
