{"id":772803,"date":"2022-08-10T21:59:22","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T21:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/radiofree.asia\/?guid=5e22dafc96fb42f371e7b122f92f6f69"},"modified":"2022-08-10T21:59:22","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T21:59:22","slug":"latinos-are-going-vegan-heres-why-you-should-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/2022\/08\/10\/latinos-are-going-vegan-heres-why-you-should-too\/","title":{"rendered":"Latinos Are Going Vegan\u2014Here\u2019s Why You Should, Too"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Going vegan is a great way to help animals\u2014you\u2019ll spare nearly 200 lives each year by leaving animal-derived products off your plate. Here are four additional benefits of going vegan\u2014and one of the lives you spare could be your own!<\/p>\n

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In addition to protecting animals, being vegan decreases your environmental impact; lowers your risk of developing heart disease, cancer, and other diseases; increases your intake of fiber and antioxidants; costs less; and improves your mood and state of mind.<\/p>\n

If you grew up in a traditional Latino household, chances are your family has been eating animal-derived foods three times a day, seven days a week. Whether it\u2019s huevos con chorizo for breakfast, barbacoa for lunch, or arroz con leche or flan for dessert, these dishes all contain animal-derived ingredients, which adversely affect your heart, blood sugar, or other aspects of your health.<\/p>\n

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1. Go Vegan for Your Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Latinos\u2019 heavy consumption of animal-derived products and fats is part of the reason for their very high risk of cardiovascular disease. It\u2019s also why Latinos disproportionately suffer from strokes, transient ischemic attack, unhealthy blood pressure, and high cholesterol and blood sugar levels<\/a> in the U.S.<\/p>\n

According to the American Heart Association<\/a>, 52.3% of Hispanic men and 42.7% of Hispanic women age 20 and older suffered from cardiovascular disease from 2015 to 2018.<\/p>\n

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Foods that many Latinos consume regularly, such as lard, whole-fat cheeses, pork belly, fatty cuts of beef\u2014carnitas, lengua, hooves, and other animal parts and viscera\u2014fried desserts, flan, and dulce de leche can cause excess bodyweight, high cholesterol, and fats in the blood, leading to diabetes and high blood pressure.<\/p>\n

However, other Latino staples are healthy and delicious and have been part of Latino cultures for centuries. Foods like black and red beans, avocado, bright-colored vegetables such as peppers and tomatoes, yams, plantains, brown rice, corn, rich herbs, and many, many others are much healthier and reduce the risk of suffering from heart disease and strokes. The National Lipid Association recommends eating these foods<\/a> and cutting out animal-derived fats in order to enjoy healthy Latino meals.<\/p>\n

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2. Eating Vegan Can Boost Your Mood and Productivity<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s no wonder that more and more athletes are going vegan<\/a>\u2014to improve their performance, boost their health, and<\/em> save animals. Leaving meat, eggs, and dairy off your plate can help you say goodbye to waking up tired, sluggish, and unmotivated. Did you know that feeling heavy, bloated, and exhausted can be caused by consuming animal-derived foods?<\/p>\n

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A recent study<\/a> by Harvard Medical School psychiatrist and nutrition specialist Dr. Uma Naidoo found that diet affects mental health. Her research suggests that eating foods such as vegetables, fruits, and healthy, animal-free fats creates a healthier gut microbiome, which boosts energy levels and mood. She also points out that healthy, animal-free foods help us wake up in a good mood and stay energized and focused through the morning.<\/p>\n

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