Pro's

- A vegan diet delivers complete nutrition and can provide endless health benefits.

- A vegan diet provides a more healthful form of iron than a meat-based diet: Studies have linked heme iron found in red meat with an increased risk of colon cancer. Vegetarian sources of iron like leafy greens and beans contain non-heme iron.

-A vegan diet promotes a healthy weight. According to a peer-reviewed 2003 Oxford University study of 37,875 healthy men and women aged 20-97, 5.4% of meat eaters were obese compared to 3% of vegetarians.

- The vegan diet helps prevents deforestation.

- Omega-3 acids (which can be found in fish) are crucial for health,but the mercury that contaminates most seafood is not. Vegan's get the omega-3 acid ALA from foods such as flaxseed oil, walnuts and olive oils. According to peer-reviewed research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the omega-3 ALA is sufficient to meet the dietary needs of humans.

- A vegan diet can help in preventing diabetes: A diet rich in whole grains, legumes, nuts, and soy proteins helps to improve glycemic control in people who already have diabetes.