vegan diets -- which exclude dairy foods meats fish and eggs -- are low in cholesterol and saturated fats. this helps reduce a person's risk for heart disease. because they are predominantly made up of plant foods vegan diets are also higher in dietary fiber which can also help reduce your risk of heart disease. but because vegan diets exclude fish and seafood you could be missing out on the protective effects of fish oils that are also associated with a decreased risk of heart disease.
is maintaining a vegan diet healthier for your heart?