Study Shows Vegan Kids at Lower Risk for Heart Disease

MFA Volunteer February 16, 2015
According to a new study, going vegan
is a great way for obese kids to lower their risk of heart disease. In fact, it looks
like it’s even more effective than the standard American Heart Association (AHA)
diet.
Twenty-eight obese children suffering from high cholesterol
were split into two dietary groups: low-fat vegan and AHA. The vegan kids improved in nine
measures, including heart disease indicators. Kids following the AHA diet improved
in four.
“According to
Cleveland Clinic research, obese children who begin a low-fat,
plant-based vegan diet may lower their risk for heart disease through
improvements in their weight, blood pressure, body mass index, cholesterol
levels, insulin sensitivity and high-sensitivity C-reactive, stated
a
recent DNA India
article.
And vegan diets
aren’t just great for kids; a similar
study confirmed that
veganism curbs heart disease in adults as well. Additionally, ditching meat reduces
a person’s risk for
cancer
and diabetes
.
Visit ChooseVeg.com for tips on making
the switch.

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