Who Says It’s Hard to Stick to a Diet? A Vegan Diet Might Be
Easier Than You Think, According to a New Study Study in
Diabetic Patients Shows Cravings for Fatty Foods Recede and
Transition to Healthful Diet Surprisingly Quick
WASHINGTON—Adopting a vegan diet is not just healthy; it’s
surprisingly easy, according to a new study of people with
diabetes who made the switch as part of a research study in
February’s Journal of the American Dietetic Association. The
diet helped them lose weight, lower their blood sugar, and
reduce their need for medication. Many doctors are aware that a
low-fat vegetarian diet can reverse heart disease and provide
other benefits. However, some may mistakenly think that most
patients will not make the transition. Now, at least five
studies published in scientific journals show that patients can
and do adapt to a "strict" vegan diet that dramatically improves
their health. Researchers from the Physicians Committee for
Responsible Medicine (PCRM), the George Washington University,
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