Plant-based diets continue to grow in popularity for their many health
benefits, including lower risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
However, not all plant-based diets are equal, and some eating habits may
cause more harm than good.While vegan diets exclude all animal products, vegetarian options — which
exclude just meat and fish — are more diverse and may include dairy and
eggs. Pescatarian diets exclude meat, but not fish.
benefits, including lower risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
However, not all plant-based diets are equal, and some eating habits may
cause more harm than good.While vegan diets exclude all animal products, vegetarian options — which
exclude just meat and fish — are more diverse and may include dairy and
eggs. Pescatarian diets exclude meat, but not fish.
Plant-based diets continue to grow in popularity worldwide owing to decades
of scientific research and the mounting evidence of their potential health
benefits, not limited to improved blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Furthermore, increased awareness of the environmental impact of animal
rearing, such as high levels of greenhouse gases, land degradation, and
excessive water have also motivated some people to adopt plant-based diets,
which can be more environmentally friendly.
However, there are some health risks .
