Today more and more people are deciding to go vegan. Not only can this change your body, but it can also have a positive impact on the planet.
People who follow a vegan diet can experience some things differently from meat-eaters and vegetarians, from the health of their joints and bones to how well they sleep at night.
In this article we’ll share with you exactly what happens to the body when you go vegan. Read on to know.
1. You may sleep better
This is because vegans, in general, eat more fibrous food and less saturated fat. A study has found that this may be the perfect recipe for a good night’s sleep. With a plant-based diet, you probably eat more complex carbohydrates that stimulate the release of serotonin, helping you to sleep. This means that eating starchy foods like rice and potatoes before sleeping can help you get a better night’s sleep.
2. You may lose some weight
Several studies have shown that going vegan has an impact on your weight. In one study, both adults and children who followed a vegan diet consumed less protein, cholesterol, and saturated fat. In fact, children following the vegan diet lost 6.7 pounds (3.1 kg), on average, during the study period.
3. Your joints are less inflamed
Foods such as butter, cheese, and burgers can cause inflammation of your joints because they are high in saturated fats. New research shows that a plant-based diet, specifically veganism, can help with the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. This is partly because you won’t be eating as many saturated fats, and also because you will be eating more food that actually fights inflammation.
4. You taste things differently
Switching from a diet of junk food and animal products that are high in salt, fat, and sugar can affect your taste buds. The sensitivity of your taste buds changes when you start a plant-based diet and cut out animal products and fats. This can mean that you discover a new love for foods that you never liked the taste of before.
5. Your skin may be clearer
What we eat can directly impact our skin. Studies suggest that plant-based diets can clear acne and in general improve the health of your skin. By restricting your intake of dairy and eating more foods that are natural antioxidants, you may be doing your skin a favor. It seems that eating a lot of dairy may negatively impact your skin because of the hormones and steroids naturally present in them.
6. Your body odor changes
Although eating meat can make you release powerfully smelling toxins, vegetables and grains also change your smell. Some vegetables have a lot of natural sulphur in them, like cabbage and onions. When your diet includes many of these, your sweat and breath can start to smell like the food that is broken down in your body.
7. You have more energy
It appears that a vegan diet can help your energy levels. Plant-based diets are easier for your body to digest, meaning that it isn’t so overworked. When your digestive system is working too hard you can feel lethargic and low on energy. Following a vegan diet can therefore mean that your energy levels are higher and you may notice that you are more productive during the day.
8. Your joints are less inflamed
Foods such as butter, cheese, and burgers can cause inflammation of your joints because they are high in saturated fats. New research shows that a plant-based diet, specifically veganism, can help with the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. This is partly because you won’t be eating as many saturated fats, and also because you will be eating more food that actually fights inflammation.
