The primary benefit of a vegan diet is that the removal of animal products usually necessitates a higher amount of nutrient-rich plant produce. The cons of a vegan diet could be the inclusion of too much heavily processed food, including seitan and isolated soy protein, flour, sweeteners and oils.
Joel FuhrmanTo provide optimal levels of protective micronutrients, a diet must be vegetable-based, not grain-based.
Joel FuhrmanReducing dietary salt is not only important for those who already have elevated blood pressure - limiting added salt is essential for all of us to remain in good health.
Joel Fuhrman