Are Vegans Healthier?
13 Weird Ways Going Vegan Changed My Health
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Now, to be fair, I didn't pay much attention to my cholesterol before, and when I got it checked, the doctor always said it was good. But after I went vegan, doctors started commenting that it was "perfect" and wanted to know my secret. I told them: as a vegan, I have a cholesterol-free diet.
All meat, including fish, contains saturated fat and cholesterol. But a vegan diet is low in saturated fat and devoid of any cholesterol, so it makes perfect sense that studies have consistently shown that when people switch to a plant-based diet, their cholesterol levels drop and their risk of heart disease plummets. Considering heart disease runs in my family, I'm pretty stoked that I'm doing everything I can to protect myself.
If this all sounds good to you, but you're not sure where to start, I'd suggest checking out The Green Plate, which offers free live-chat coaching and extremely affordable meal-planning services to get you started. Many of these effects can be noticeable after just a few weeks, so it's certainly worth a shot!