Among the special days celebrated in November, World Vegan Day on 1 November stands out, so much so that the month itself is marked as World Vegan Month now. Vegan diets, which include fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, beans, and pulses, are perceived to be more ethical and healthier by vegans, as compared to non-vegetarian diets. The pros and cons …
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Compared with people who ate meat, vegans with lower calcium and protein intakes had a 43 per cent higher risk of fractures anywhere in the body, researchers have warned. "We found that vegans had a higher risk of total fractures which resulted in close to 20 more cases per 1000 people over a 10-year period compared to people who ate …
Vegetarians and vegans are more introverted than meat eaters and it could be because they're not invited to eat out as often, a study has suggested. Researchers from Germany surveyed 9,000 people concerning their diet, body mass index and various personality traits — from extroversion to neuroticism. Vegetarians and vegans are more introverted than meat eaters and it could be …
