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Are Vegan Diets Healthy?
A vegan diet can be healthy, but it does take a lot of effort.
Question:
My fiancé has recently become vegan, and I am contemplating following his lead. Is this type of diet healthy?
Answer:
The answer to your question really depends upon whom you
ask.
Being a vegan can be healthy; however, it takes a lot of effort and planning to
get in all the necessary nutrients. Hopefully your fiancé did research before
becoming a vegan. It entails a lot more than just cutting out meat and dairy
from the diet. His diet can be lacking in protein and other important nutrients
if he is not very careful.
I would suggest that you research this diet carefully before you jump on
board.
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