Comment by wkat4242
2 years ago
> Can’t get so fat and unhealthy.
Nah you can eat just as bad vegan food. Most vegan burgers are just fat patties much worse than those made of lean beef.
As with any type of food it depends on the choices you make within the class and the amount of it.
I think the reason vegans and vegetarians are healthier is mainly because they are more conscious of what they're eating in the first place.
And depending on where you are it can take a lot of effort so it rules out "comfort food" people. I'm not sure about the US but here in Spain it's actually quite difficult to be vegetarian, there's not many local restaurants that serve veg options. More so when it comes to touristy places but still.. In Holland in comparison the supermarkets and restaurants are full of them.
> We shouldn’t destroy the oceans.
Totally agreed here.
There was a recent twin study (and Netflix show) done that makes for compelling evidence that a healthy vegan diet leads to better cardiovascular health than a healthy omnivorous diet:
https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2023/11/twin-diet-veg...
https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/you-are-what-you-eat-...
That being said, I think that an unhealthy vegan diet can be worse than an unhealthy omnivorous diet, because you really do have to be careful to eat a variety of foods and supplement in order to get everything that your body needs. This is especially true for children.
I follow a vegan Youtuber who regularly points out how unhealthy the advice that other vegan influencers give can be. Here's her video on beginner tips for becoming vegan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R906YsrBWjw
They have lower saturated fat than lean beef, good protein content and blend, and overall less strain on the organs.
Saturated fat from beef is one of the healthiest things to consume.
Where could I read more about this?
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Which organs are you referring to?
Fortunately most people don't eat burgers - vegan or beef - every day. A bowl of sugar is also vegan and also terrible for your health. Most people don't eat that either.
> I think the reason vegans and vegetarians are healthier
They aren't. This repeated claim has been never confirmed scientifically.