People choose a vegetarian lifestyle for many reasons. Health, environment, culture, religion and ethics are all factors that influence the decision not to eat meat. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish or poultry. Vegans, in addition to being vegetarians, do not use other products and by-products of animal origin such as eggs, dairy, honey, leather, fur, silk, wool, cosmetics and soaps derived from animal products (Vegetarian Resource Group). As veganism becomes more and more popular as a lifestyle and means of weight loss, many debates have raged over whether or not this type of diet is considered healthy or harmful, as it risks of lacking important vitamins, minerals and minerals. of course, protein. The vegan diet can be a very healthy lifestyle. Some studies have shown that vegans have significantly lower weight, lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels than vegetarians and normal meat eaters. These health benefits are evident because vegans consume more dietary fiber, about two to three times more than their meat-eating counterparts, which lowers cholesterol and blood sugar and protects against colon cancer. Their diets are richer in potassium, magnesium, folic acid, vitamins C and E, and health-promoting phytochemicals, which have been shown to reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses, arthritis, prostate and other cancers, and can improve bone health (vegetarian diet). ). Vegans are less likely to suffer from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, osteoporosis and certain cancers because they consume high amounts of plant foods (Vegan Diets: Pros and Cons). Whatever the reason, becoming vegan can be a very healthy lifestyle. ...... middle of paper ......ing correctly of all vegan food groups to ensure there are no deficiencies in protein, vitamins B or D, calcium and iron. As long as the vegan diet includes all of these necessary elements rather than a completely healthy diet and lifestyle, the options for the vegetarian eater have become much more numerous over the last 10 years and therefore make it much easier to follow. enjoy. this type of lifestyle in a healthy way.Resources1. The Vegetarian Resource Group http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/vegan.htm2. Vegetarian diet (PCC Natural Markets) http://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/health/1301007/3. Vegan diets: advantages and disadvantages (vegetarianism and vegetarian nutrition)http://www.vegetarian-nutrition.info/updates/vegan-diets-pros-cons.php4. Disadvantages of going vegetarianhttp://holistic-nutrition.suite101.com/article.cfm/disadvantages_of_going_veg#ixzz0chG7Gyhm