What Happens To Your Body And Brain When You Go Vegan Or Vegetarian

Vegetarian and vegan diets are nothing new, but now that we’re facing meat shortages and COVID-19 is shining a bright light on the flaws and troubles of our nation’s commercial meat supply chain, more and more people are eating less meat these days, or at least thinking about it.Many are ditching meat with other ethical, environmental and health reasons in mind, too. Meatless diets have been associated with increased nutrient intake and lower risk of some chronic diseases. And meat production ― particularly beef production ― isn’t doing any favors for the health of our planet. Greenhouse gas emissions from animal-based agriculture are actually so sizable that a report from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change last year recommended reducing meat consumption in order to adapt to climate change. But how exactly does a meat-free diet affect your body? We reached out to some experts to find out what happe
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