May lower risk of heart disease

A lower risk of heart disease is associated with the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, and fiber. All of these foods are typically present in higher amounts in well-planned vegan diets than in typical Western diets.

Vegans may benefit from a 75% lower risk of having high blood pressure, according to observational studies comparing vegans with vegetarians and non-vegetarians. More research is required to fully understand the link between vegan and a lower risk of dying from heart disease. Furthermore, numerous randomized controlled studies show that compared to other diets, vegan diets are significantly more effective at lowering blood sugar, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and total cholesterol levels. Because lowering high blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels may reduce the risk of heart disease by as much as 46%, this may be especially helpful for heart health. Whole grains and nuts are abundant in a balanced vegan diet, and both are heart-healthy.