Why vegan? Four good reasons 1. It’s good for you Science is on our side! All major health organisations from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to the British Medical Association (BMA) and the American Dietetic Association (ADA) agree that a vegan diet reduces the risk of: l l l l l l l l l
heart disease high blood pressure stroke diabetes type two some cancers – especially breast, prostate, colorectal rheumatoid arthritis kidney stones asthma allergies
It also reduces the chance of you contracting food poisoning to almost zero. And of course you avoid all those chemicals and antibiotics that are pumped into animals. For further information see: Viva! Guide 7 – Your Health in Your Hands www.viva.org.uk/yourhealth Viva! Guide 2 – Stop Bugging Me www.viva.org.uk/stopbuggingme
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