What does this diet do on a molecular level?

- Vegan foods (such as, nuts, seeds, and legumes like black beans and lentils) contain Protein. Protein builds, maintains, and replaces the tissues in your body. Your body also uses the protein you eat to make lots of specialized protein molecules that have specific jobs. For instance, your body uses protein to make hemoglobin.

- Many Vegan foods (such as, Dried fruits, dark-leafy green vegetables,& whole grains) contain Iron.Iron is a part of all cells and does many things in our bodies.For example, iron (as part of the protein hemoglobin) carries oxygen from our lungs throughout our bodies.Iron is also a part of many enzymes and is used in many cell functions. Enzymes help our bodies digest foods and also help with many other important reactions that occur within our bodies.

- Other foods ( such as flaxseed oil, walnuts, & olive oils) contain Omega-3 fatty acids, these fatty acids belong to a group of fats that contribute to good health. Since omega-3 isn't made in the body it is crucial to get them into your diet. Research shows that constant consumption of Omega 3 can prevent certain heart diseases, cancer, diabetes, obesity and many other health conditions.

- Processed foods are an illusion, often appearing to be healthy (with claims like low fat, low carb, vitamin fortified, no trans fat, contains omega-3s, etc.) when these foods are in fact the very thing making a lot of Americans unhealthy, sick, and fat.

- Eating processed foods that contain high fat, salt, sugar and other unhealthy substances can result in coronary artery disease, diabetes, and other health issues.