Macro partitioning
Vegan diets are associated with significantly higher intakes of fiber, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), and certain vitamins (C, E, folate) compared to meat-eater diets, contributing to a nutrient profile associated with lower risk of ischemic heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Adopting a vegan or vegetarian diet naturally increases your intake of fiber and healthy fats (PUFA) while reducing saturated fats. This shift is linked to lower risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Ensure your diet includes a variety of plant foods to maximize these benefits.
Vegetarians and vegans had higher intakes of fiber and PUFA and lower intakes of SFA than meat-eaters – a nutrient profile associated with decreased risk of IHD... These dietary characteristics... are in turn associated with decreased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Why this rating
Large sample size, clear statistical differences in nutrient intakes, but observational nature limits causal claims about disease risk.
Source
High compliance with dietary recommendations in a cohort of meat eaters, fish eaters, vegetarians, and vegans: results from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition–Oxford study
Jakub G. Sobiecki et al. · Nutrition Research · 2016
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