reasons to go vegan

Benefits of going vegan

There are many benefits of going vegan.

I can share endless scientific reports proving how successful a vegan diet can be in managing and sometimes curing chronic disease, improving energy and improving overall health.

This scientific data is valuable but not as tangible as real-life experience.

And so I conducted a survey.

I found vegans and asked them to share what benefits they experienced when going vegan.

To make things interesting, I broadened the search to not only include scientific data and the physical changes that occur but also moved into holistic changes.

We included benefits of mental, emotional, spiritual and overall life.

Physical Benefits of Going Vegan

As a vegan myself, the benefits that came up in the survey were expected. 

Veganism can help with chronic, acute and overall health. It can prevent disease as well as cure disease.

In some cases, the results even defy what modern medicine thinks possible.

Veganism can help with Acute or Chronic imbalances

Here are some of the diseases that veganism has assisted in:

• IBS
• More Energy
• Reverse diabetes
• Lowering of high blood pressure
• Weight Loss
• Improved Vision
• Improved Digestive disorders
• Improved Arthritis

Mental Benefits of Going Vegan

The mental changes were astonishing. 

Many reported a significant improvement in their mental health.

There was an improvement in the clarity of their thoughts

There was less brain fog. 

Overall thought processes were improved.

Emotional Benefits of Going Vegan

There has also been an improvement in emotional health.

There has been an improved mood, less depression and anxiety and more peace.

Spiritual Benefits of Going Vegan

This is where the real surprise is.

There were many who reported spiritual as well as improvement in life health.

There is a deeper connection and respect for the animals and earth.

There is peace of mind knowing that animals have not had to go through the industry.

There has been a change in how one sees the world.

There is also, surprisingly, self-development. Who would have thought a diet can lead to an improvement in self?

Reasons to go vegan

Let us see the unedited response of what vegans have said.

Vegan Lifestyle

1. I used to suffer from IBS, that vanished once I wen vegan. Using the bathroom became a lot easier!
2. Mentally I found I developed more clarity of thought, less brain fog.
3. My sleep improved tremendously.
4. I generally have more physical energy.
5. I don’t feel disgusting and lethargic after big meals.
6. On an emotional level my mood improved drastically day to day and I would say that going vegan had an extremely positive impact on my mental health. I used to suffer with depression and anxiety and although I still get times when things are bad, it’s less frequent and easier to manage.
7. I’ve always loved animals and I now feel my connection with them and appreciation for them has grown.
8. On a spiritual level its much better eating food that had not been tortured.
9. I experienced emotional cleansing
10. A few bowl movements daily giving one a clean feel
11. A deeper connection with self and deeper clarity
12. calmness of mind.
13. I feel that after we went vegan, we felt a deeper connection to all living beings. Your compassion and empathy seems to grow!
14. Medically it reversed my diabetes, I’m not on meds and control with diet
15. After 40 years of yo-yo dieting my obesity is gone and back in a size 6/small without counting calories or dieting and in a matter of months,
16. high blood pressure gone
17. my eyesight is back to 20/20 and no more glasses after wearing them for 30 years-not even readers and I’m old!!
18. I have unlimited energy like I did when I was a 10 year old kid( I’m over 60 now)
19. I can physically out perform the majority of people young and old.
20. Mentally it gave me the strength to stand firm against animal abuse and abusers and never waiver. I’m much more aware of the climate science, the plight of others
21. I’ve dropped my conservative restrictive views and adopted a much more liberal worldview.
22. I’m a less selfish person than I was 6 years ago that’s for sure
23.  It gave me a whole mindset and outlook on life in general.
24. lost weight
25. Cleared up digestive issues & arthritis went away.
26. I eat more than ever before, and a much bigger variety of delicious food.
27. It’s definitely helped with my allergies (I’m allergic to all forms of dairy) and the subsequent gastric and respiratory issues they cause.
28. Lost 15kgs
29. Asthma and most of my allergies have disappeared
30. I also used to get sick very often. I’ve been sick once this year.
31. Healthy bowel movements and a lot more energy. 
32. My skin cleared only after going vegan although I have been vegetarian for a while. I had a lactose intolerance that I was not aware of
33. I havnt had colds or flu for 19 years.
34. It sorted out my diviticulosis
35. Im never constipated
36. it keeps us hydrated
37. I look 10 yrs younger than I really am.
38. I never get fat…..and I eat a lot…..viva Vegans, viva……
39. My husband had lots of colds and chest problems, sometimes landing in hospital. Since going vegan 4 years ago, not a sniffle or a cough.
40. My skin is better – no more eczema.
41. My hair grows super fast 
42. I’ve lost some weight.
43. I’ve got more energy
44. I don’t suffer from indigestion and bloating anymore.
45. Don’t get many colds, lost weight and have more energy. Wish I had done it sooner.
46. Totally sorted out my PMS and menstruation.
47. Better overall mood.
48. Skin shiny and soft.
49. Bowel function back to normal. Better sleep. My only regret is not going plant based soone
50. I haven’t had sinusitis at all since becoming vegan (3yrs) which was the bane of my life, not even had a cold come to think of it. I am still a cranky bitch though
51. Significantly more energy! I used to feel so drained and fatigued all the time.
52. I don’t feel bloated anymore and just feel better in myself which in turn makes me mentally feel better!
53. With crazy inflation, it’s cheaper!!