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When it comes to cleansing and detoxing, we often hear a lot about their health benefits. You know the usual things such as having younger looking skin, feeling better, having more stamina, eliminating toxins, ect…

But we don’t often hear about the side effects or dangers of these things which is what I want to cover here. Now don’t get me wrong, I am actually a fan of both these things and have actually done them throughout the years (and still do), but the truth is that not everyone is healthy enough to do them and if you don’t know whether or you can do one of these procedures, you really risk your health getting worse in the process. So let’s find out if you’re healthy enough to do a detox/cleanse and if you even need one at that! 

So one thing we need to do is distinguish the difference between cleanses and detoxes.

While both methods are essentially ways to improve health, they aren’t the same.

Cleansing in general involves you going through a specific fast or drinking particular fluids that clean out the inside of your body, particularly your digestive system. In doing so, you eliminate undigested foods, toxins, help the colon clean out better and you can lose a lot of weight.

My first experience with this was with the master cleanse. I did it twice in my life and lost over 10 pounds in the 3-5 days I was doing it (my story), although the recommended usage was 10. Think of juicing as well as this is a good example of cleansing.

Usually you are aiming to clean out the digestive system when doing this, and the way you do is by drinking certain types of fluids that would be special juices, salt water drinks, or special types of pills like Mag 07 which help the body push out left overs in it’s digestive tract.

Now detoxing is a bit different, it is a form of cleaning out the body from the inside, but through different means such as sweat. Think of going into a sauna or sweating a lot as a means to clean out the system, that is a detox. The idea is that our bodies hold a lot of toxins within the skin and by sweating it out, we can get rid of it, feel better, have less issues such as joint pain, headaches, ect…

For weight loss purposes, cleansing is the better choice to go with (if you have only these 2 choices that is).

Ok, so what about the dangers/side effects? Who can do these things?

My ultimate answer is that it’s individually based, but generally speaking if you take medications, are past a certain age (I’d say 50), and/or you have serious health conditions such as diabetes, do not do cleanses, at least not without the supervision of a doctor. 

The idea of cleansing is that you’re putting your body through an extreme shake up for a short period of time in order to help it reset it’s health and if your body is not used to extreme and sudden changes, then you should know that it may cause more harm than good. This is why first time cleansers, even those healthy enough to do it often have serious side effects. Because they’ve never done it, it’s normal for them to feel horrible. The second time I did a cleanse, I pushed it to 5 days pretty easily. The first time though, I was only able to get to 3 days, although it became easier by that time.

I would also say the same thing when it comes to detoxing. You should not do things like enter a sauna if you have heart problems or have never experienced this type of change up to your body. There’s a reason why every sauna for instance has warning labels for people who have heart conditions or are pregnant to NOT go in these things.

Absolutely speak with a doctor if you’re planing on doing some sort of detox and aren’t prepared for it. Do know that you are going in places with extreme temperatures that force your body to feel intense pressure and sweat more and that can cause big problems for the heart if you’re too old.

Do you even need to worry about doing these things in the first place?

I used to be on the bandwagon of cleansing and detoxing in it being a MUST. I would say I still am into it, just in moderation. I’ll enter a sauna maybe once a month and cleanse once a year, but in all honesty, my advice after evolving my position on the subject is that you really don’t need these things.

More often than not, a good dietary change and exercise regiment is more than enough to provide the same benefits, albeit though a longer period. But still, through a good, healthy diet and exercise regiment, you are still pushing your body to be healthier, just in a more stable manner, one in which you can adjust the diet and physical training to meet your body’s goals and not shock it.

The other thing I realized (at least from my time doing these things) is that people look at detoxing and cleansing as a way of cheating on living a healthy lifestyle. What I mean is that people from my experience look at reasons and excuses to live an unhealthy lifestyle (because it’s so easy to do) and think of cleansing/detoxing as the one button reset option they can use whenever they feel like it. If you believe this, you are wrong and are taking your body from one extreme to another over and over, and in the long run, this will have serious side effects. 

A balanced approach to this subject makes the necessity of detoxing and cleansing unnecessary and it is the much better option I would seriously consider. 

Now when it comes to things like dieting, you may want to look at good balanced ones like the lean belly breakthrough diet. Other than that, seriously stick to doing things the traditional way and you’ll find that your body will not need to go through such extreme issues. 

If you’re still considering doing a cleanse…

Know that it can help. Considering you are good to go on trying it (that means healthy enough), I would honestly recommend you do them in a less extreme form. For example, the master cleanse is great, but when done this way, you have better chances of completing it.

If you’re still considering detoxing…

I would recommend gradually putting your body through “ordeals” that detox it. Don’t go into a hot sauna if you can’t stand it, start with less hotter ones and work your way up. If you can’t, stick to the one you’re already in. As long as you’re sweating, the job is being done.

Your first cheat is being emailed right now! In the meantime…

Want to see a fat loss plan that puts the 10 cheats into 1 powerful diet? It can help you drop 1-2 pounds of belly fat, everyday. Here’s how:

While it is true that each fat loss cheat you’ll get, when implemented can help you drop 1-2 pounds weekly, it is also true that the more cheats you use together, the faster results you get and it doesn’t get any better than combining ALL 10 cheats together.

Here’s the 2 week fat loss plan that uses ALL 10 cheats together & helps you drop 1-2 pounds DAILY, not weekly:

The name of this plan is the 2 week diet. Here is how it works:

It’s only 14 days long. If followed properly, you can drop 10-16 pounds of fat. That is an insane amount, but all made possible because this plan utilizes the fat loss cheats, together, as one powerful acting plan.

There are 4 phases to it and I will briefly summarize each one:

Phase 1 is only 5 days long. In it you will be eating low carb foods and drinking a lot of water. This combination acts as a fat burner of epic proportions as eating this way actually feeds your muscles and causes fat to get burned in more rapid levels. 

On this phase it is entirely possible to drop 5-7 pounds of fat.

Phase 2 is simple a 1 day fast. While not eating for 24 hours can be tough for some (if you’re taking medication, talk to a doctor), it is made easy with this plan as it recommends a way to “cheat” this process by timing your fast in such a way that you sleep through a HUGE chunk of it, making the rest easy to finish.

Phase 3 is my favorite and it’s 2 days long. You will be eating specific kinds of HEALTHY fatty foods which contrary to popular belief will actually do the following:

• Speed up fat burning in the body.
• Speed up circulation.
• Speed up metabolism.

All of these 3 things will create a fat burning effect like nothing else!

And finally there’s Phase 4, which is quite possibly the easiest approach to dieting you’ll ever see. It’s only 6 days long and you will literally be allowed to eat ANYTHING you want and I mean absolutely anything. 

But you may be wondering how exactly does eating anything cause fat loss? Well there’s a secret technique this phase uses called BMR which will ensure you can eat whatever you want and lose fat in the process. I was astounded when I learned about it…

Click here to check out the official 2 week diet page.

One more thing I want to mention…

You can totally do this diet using the 10 fat loss cheats you are going to be getting but if you are in a hurry and want results NOW, there’s 2 things I want to mention:

1) This diet will help you maximize all 10 cheats right now. 

2) It’s currently discounted if you get it today ($10 OFF), so I strongly recommend it if you’re in a hurry to get going quickly.

This is an awesome, powerful plan which I’m sure you’re going to love! 

Official 2 week diet page ($10 off).

Let me start this review by saying a few very important things:

1) I’ve purchased and read the Lean Belly Breakthrough eBook twice to get a comprehensive understanding of the program.

2) I will give you an inside look into this program. Most of the reviews I’ve seen on it are not thorough. This one will be.

3) I will explain exactly what this “mystery” 2 minute ritual is that it pitched on their page and if it’s truly real.

Now that I’ve gotten those 3 things out of the way, let me say that I very much enjoyed reading this eBook.

Just when I though I could not be surprised by any new diet plan, this eBook really made me rethink a lot of the current lifestyles I live and I will share the things this program showed me.

Pros:

-It’s a pretty simple plan to follow. Just eat certain foods, avoid others and try to implement certain “rituals” I’ll talk about in a moment.

-You can absolutely lose a lot of weight through this plan. Several pounds of fat a week may very well happen depending on how well you follow through with the plan.

-Very thought provoking plan in the sense that it really drives home the idea of how important it is to get rid of fat and improve your lifestyle.

-Bruce, the author of this plan gives some interesting insight as to why people who look and feel healthy may still be at risk of serious diseases (and how to stop them from happening).

Cons:

-You may have to read through certain parts a few times. In my case, I had to re-read the section where he explains which blood tests you can take to see if you’re at risk of major diseases (they are not common tests).

Getting to know the plan: What is the Lean Belly Breakthrough? 

It is a diet plan which lasts anywhere from 14 days and up (depending on your weight loss goal) in which you basically eat certain (yes) foods, exclude certain (no) foods, do particular exercises daily (takes 2 minutes) and focus on overall mental health such as reducing stress and medication, as this actually increases fat in the body.

These 3 main goals are what make up this diet, attack your belly fat, help you drop several pounds of it weekly and live a healthier lifestyle.

The author of the eBook, Bruce Krahn shares some personal details about how he overcame a serious health condition, which only 1 doctor was able to correctly diagnose, that ultimately led him to create the Lean Belly Breakthrough.

Bruce explains in his eBook how belly fat is one of the many indicators of more serious conditions such as heart disease and heart attack and how modern day blood tests simply cannot determine these risks. He also explains which exact symptoms to look for as well as which particular tests to take to see if you’re at risk. This part of the eBook was what I found to be most interesting.

In addition he also includes a list of health issues for you to check out to determine your risk for health conditions that he lists. The more of them you check out, the more you’ll likely need to change up your eating and lifestyle habits to ensure those issues don’t happen. I was surprised to know that things such as hair loss, muscle loss, pain and other factors (including obvious ones like increased blood pressure) are all potential indicators of health issues!

Overall, the point of the diet isn’t just to eliminate fat, it is also to reduce and frankly, eliminate your chance of getting heart disease, stroke and heart attacks via following his plan. 

The 2 minute ritual explained:

So you may have heard about this 2 minute ritual and wondered what it was. Allow me to explain:

The Lean Belly Breakthrough as I explained combines an eating plan with exercise and mental well being to help you lose weight fast, but those 3 things are actually broken down into 10 different “rituals” you should be doing daily.

These 10 different rituals, each take about 2 minutes to complete. They aren’t difficult to do at all, and when combined have a drastic effect on ridding you of your stomach fat and improving your health.

Following these rituals not only helps you drop a lot of weight, but consequently also reduces the risk of the major disease I listed above. 

Here are 5 of the 10 rituals as an example:

1) Eating 3 meals a day within 8-10 hours. The science here is that the remainder of time, your body is left with a calorie deficit and is burning fat as a result and most of that time will be while you’re sleeping, so it’s not hard.

2) Getting better sleep (you are shown how to improve it and which supplements to take if you have sleeping issues). Sleep affects stress. Stress affects your weight.

3) 5 mobility and fat burning exercises, which take 2 minutes to do (you can pick out which of the 5 you like most). These improve metabolism drastically. 

4) Eating within a certain caloric limit (you are given a chart with your weight and how many calories to consume). Being that I weigh 175, I saw that I should consume no more than 1,800 calories per day.

5) Eating from the list of approved (yes) foods to improve energy, metabolism, stamina, reduce inflammation and improve overall health.

And there’s 5 other rituals. While it sounds like a lot, like I said before, those things are easy to do, you just have to adjust to it.

Getting to the heart of the diet (A sample list of yes & no foods):

So as I said earlier, in this diet plan, you are actually making up your own meal plans. Bruce doesn’t believe everyone is the same, that they have different tastes and preferences and thus provides a large list of good foods you can eat according to the allowed number of calories you can eat a day.

Now the list I am providing is short and there are more in the official eBook, but this will give you ideas on what you’ll be eating should you decide to follow the plan.

Yes foods: 

On the protein end: Duck, eggs, different types of fish (a list is provided), chicken, quail, sirloin, bison, ect…

On the carb end: Spinach, cabbage, onions, carrots, green beans, kale, turnip, ect…

On the starchy end: Quinoa, rye, brown rice, buckwheat, ect…

On the healthy fat end: Avocados, walnuts, olives, fish oil, coconut oil, flaxseeds, ect…

No foods: 

Hot dogs, refined meats, refined drinks (sodas), white breads and baked goods in general, cereals, cookies, packaged foods in general, processed cheese, fast foods, none organic dairy, ect…

As someone who has tried various different diet plans, I can tell you that these yes and no foods fit very accordingly to a proper eating plan that will result in making you lose a lot of weight and improve your health.

Extra eBooks that come with the Lean Belly Breakthrough that I loved:

So if you get the regular eBook, it actually comes with bonus health eBooks. Here they are:

Libido boosting foods.

There’s only 3 pages, but it has 5 major foods you should eat for increased libido: Dark chocolate, beets, pomegranate, watermelon and walnuts. 

Body fat hormone:

An 8 page eBook which links fat gain with a hormone unbalance and what foods to eat to balance it out. Hormone imbalance can cause stress and as you know that can cause weight gain.

Emergency fat loss:

My favorite out of all the bonus. It’s 8 pages long and provides a list of recipes and specific meal plans to eat in order to get even GREATER fat loss results. Some of them include shakes you take in the morning to increase metabolism and thus speed up the results of losing stomach weight.

Now these 3 bonuses are not part of the main plan, but rather optional supplements you can add to it if you wish. You can also elect to do one of them instead of the main plan, but the main plan will be the one to give you the best results. 

There’s several other bonuses offered, but those 3 eBooks were the ones which interested me most. Here is the whole package:

Lean Belly Breakthrough Score:

4.5 out of 5 stars. 

The conclusion on Lean Belly Breakthrough:

On the diet end, it’s fantastic. On the healthy, long term end, it’s actually even better. I learned a lot and recommend this plan not just for the way it’ll help you drop a lot of weight, but also the unorthodox health tips it provides to help you avoid serious health problems in life. I will personally be implementing many of them. 

Having read through it twice, if you have any questions on this diet plan, the rituals, ect…, let me know.

There’s a lot of diet plans that like to make crazy weight loss claims, but once you really “dig” into them, you find out that there’s some insane regiment involved that if you do, you will lose weight, but at the same time, it’s just a quick fix and you’re destined to gain all that weight back. I don’t like those plans and I doubt you do too…

And that’s really how I felt when I first heard about the 2 week diet. But that was before I actually had a chance to read the book and fully understand it.

Now 16 pounds of weight loss in just 14 days is quite a crazy number to aim for, but there’s a few reasons I am sticking to recommending this diet:

1) It actually does work. I’ll be honest though, 16 pounds CAN happen with this plan, but it’s more like 10+ if you follow the steps. 

2) I’ve tried parts of this diet in my own personal life and dropped nearly 10 pounds in 14 days so I know what it recommends does work.

3) This weight loss plan is actually an update or “evolution” to a previous plan that lasted 3 weeks so you can consider this version shorter and just as good. 

4) This isn’t a crazy plan nor is it’s formula for weight loss. In fact, doing it is very realistic, as is finishing it and then living a life where you don’t gain the weight back. In short, this plan is both a short and LONG term fix.

5) A realistic and optional workout plan is included here which is easy enough for just about anyone. It will only help you drop more pounds.

But anyway, let me fully explain how this plan works and let you decide:

So the 2 week diet (14 days) as I said is based of another, longer version of it which was 21 days. I very much liked that latter plan because it was very realistic and the creator of it, Brian Flatt is a guy who knows how to help people drop the pounds and keep them off.  He is himself, a fitness expert.

But when this updated version came out, I found that the same principals Brian used in the 21 day version were also here, just that they were a tad more condensed and I liked it more because I would rather do this type of plan for 14 days, than 21 and I’m sure you’d agree.

But anyway, that’s the history and here are details on HOW this plan works:

There are 4 “mini” diet phases that make up this plan and here’s why it’s genius:

Each of these “mini” phases lasts anywhere from 1 day to several, but the idea is that each plan it itself a proven way to lose weight already, but what happens is when you switch from one phase to another, you disallow your body to become used to a particular way of eating and by doing so, you keep the weight loss effect going.

Think about any weight loss plan you’ve done in the past. I can speak for myself and have seen that the longer you are on a specific plan, the less effect it has.

This is one of the reasons most diets are popular in the beginning, because their effect is most powerful then, but as you go further along, the effect is lost. And that’s really because the body adjusts itself and re-adjusts it’s metabolism. When it does that, the effect lessens more and more and eventually you may hit a “plateau”.

The bottom line is there’s no slow down with this plan, the weight keeps coming off:

With this plan, there simply isn’t enough time for the body to get used to adjusting the metabolism, it’s always kept in high gear because you keep switching to a different mini plan every few days.

By doing so, the weight loss effects keeps on going and naturally, you lose more pounds. This is why in MOST cases, you can absolutely drop 10 pounds with this and possibly even reach the 16 pound goal in just 14 days.

So what are these mini phases and how do they work?

The first phase is 5 days long and it’s just you eating in a low carb style, meaning mainly vegetables and protein rich foods. Here’s a sample list from the book:

The second phase is a simple 1 day fast, also known as “intermittent fasting”. You don’t eat for 24 hours to keep the weight loss effect going. It’s not a difficult task. If you have medical issues, obviously speak with a doctor.

Then the third phase is honestly my favorite, though most controversial. It is 2 days long and you eat high fat foods.

Now when I say high fat foods, I’m not talking fast foods, I’m talking about HEALTHY fats, the ones which IN FACT speed up metabolism and help you drop weight, the ones which come from fish, avocados, eggs, and other foods that are healthy for you.

Remember when I said that I dropped around 10 pounds in 2 weeks? Well it was because I tested out this way of eating and sure enough, it worked. There’s plenty of case studies of people dieting this way to show that high fat dieting really does work.

Not only does it help you lose weight, but it’s also healthy for your overall health in that it helps the skin, regeneration of cells and much more. The only unfortunate thing I’d say is that inside the 2 week diet, this phase of the plan is only 2 days long.

I wish it was longer so people can understand it’s power and stop being scared of the word “fat”. There’s good fats and bad fats and what you eat in phase 3 are good fats, period. But anyway, onto the final phase:

The final phase is 5 days long and it is the easiest of them all because you literally can cheat it by eating whatever you want. The only real key to sustain your weight loss and keep it going is to eat under your daily caloric limit which in the book is known as BMR.

Let me use my example: My daily BMR is a little over 2,000 calories. This means if I eat UNDER 2,000 calories a day, I will have a caloric deficit and this deficit will just lead to more weight loss. And you will find your specific BMR inside the book.

Furthermore, any daily calorie deficit is made up by the body burning existing fat in itself so that’s another way you can look at this. While you do get to eat what you want, ideally you will want to regulate it so it’s under the BMR to lose weight. I honestly don’t even look at the final phase as a restrictive plan at all because you still eat what you love, just less of it.

So there’s the formula for dropping up to 16 pounds in 14 days.

After reading and trying out aspects of this plan, especially phase 3, I’ve reconsidered the 2 week diet and now hail it as being the best one I’ve seen and recommend it HIGHLY to everyone and there’s dozens of plans I’ve read through. This plan is without a doubt the most diverse and effective (and flexible).

The people who are more likely to drop the 16 pounds are the ones who need to lose a lot of weight, while those who need to drop 10 or less will proportionally lose less, but overall, Brian’s plan is almost full proof and that’s because each phase it itself a proven way to drop pounds. 

But because they are mixed and used in mini phases that you switch to every few days, like I said, it keeps the metabolism spiked and going high. 

If you want to get the book, it’s here.

Once you finish the plan, Brian recommends continuing to follow the BMR rule I pointed to in the last phase and as long as you eat under it, you will not gain the weight back. Should a scenario happen where you start to gain weight, simply redo any of the phases on their own, or the diet as a whole and you’ll be back to your target weight. 

I personally enjoy eating the high fat way. I don’t limit myself to the foods I eat from those that are categorized as high fat and I am always full and never gaining a pound from that. You can certainly do this too, or just adhere to the BMR rule, it’s up to you.

If you try this plan, do let me know how much you’ve dropped and if there’s any questions. I love this plan for it’s versatility and results and I’m certain you will too.

 

 

There seems to be a major controversy going around the health industry about the dangers of being vegan.

 

Many people believe this diet could be responsible for a person’s demise over time while others swear by it as a way to improve your health and well-being.

For something that is considered to be a healthy lifestyle and yet have so much controversy, I decided to do a little digging for facts and found some interesting information, including some shocking things.

Europe for example is seeing a huge trend with up to 10 percent of its population claiming to be Vegan and they host a celebration known as the Veganes Sommerfest. They even have butch shops popping up all over Berlin specifically made for people who live this lifestyle! 

But I am mentioning Europe because there are some shocking things to report about what has happened to many people who switched and we’ll look at that in a bit. The stats coming out of there may make you rethink switching as well.

But anyway, let’s take a look at what was found when investigating this topic and I’ll let you decide on whether it is right for you and or your family.

What Is Being Vegan mean?

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I went to Wikipedia for a definition of the this lifestyle and here is what they have to say.

It seems there are three definitions presented.

One is the most strict definition which boils down to not eating any animal products including fish, poultry, eggs, honey, and meat. You can pretty much label this as vegetarian. 

The second definition is called an ethical vegan and this is more of a lifestyle than the strict version in that is has set opinions on any use of animals for any product creation from testing. This version opposes the use of animals for any purpose be it consumption or not.

The third type is called environmental vegans. This lifestyle believes that industrial farming and harvesting of animals is cruel and is also unsustainable and should not be happening in any way.

They all seem to have the idea in common that man should not exploit animals for any purpose aside from companionship.

Pros to living a vegan lifestyle

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These types of diets are known to lead to higher fiber in the diet along with phytochemicals, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, and magnesium.

This diet is also lower in cholesterol, saturated fats, and B-12 vitamins along with zinc, calcium and vitamin D.

 Strictly following this type of lifestyle can reduce many types of disease including heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, cancer and others.

It is recognized by the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as appropriate for all stages of the life cycle.

All of this sounds pretty good but there are some concerns with this lifestyle that have some doctors and even governments up in arms! Let’s take a look at some of the cons that were found and why some think this is a dangerous diet…

Cons To The Vegan Lifestyle

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These types of diets are lacking in some vitamins, calcium, and iron and are heavy on nuts and soy products which one would think is a good thing but alas, some say it is not.

Soy and nuts can be very hard to digest and for people with low stomach acid, this could create serious problems. Soy is also a thyroid suppressive and it can interfere with digestion.

Some doctors warn that because your body is so quick to adapt to changes in survival methods it can take months to years before any symptoms start showing due to lack of proper nutrients, many times causing impaired detoxification, thyroid issues, and/or hormonal imbalance.

These discoveries can possibly be too late to correct any imbalance or reverse the damage.

Long-term effects are still being studied but to date, there really is no civilization on the planet that is completely plant based. They all have some sort of animal product they live on.

One other major concern is the lack of vitamin A in this diet, which can only be derived from animals. There are supplements available, but many people can not break down these into a simple form of vitamin A thus creating what is called poor gut health.

And speaking of poor gut health, one thing you may want to consider is eating foods with healthy amounts of healthy bacteria. Not exactly vegan, but it The Lose Your Belly Diet explains why it’s important to maintain a healthy gut through this method.

Supplements are recommended and careful planning must be used in creating diets that will cover all the nutrients needed for a balanced healthy diet.

Other World Views (Back to Europe):

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In an interesting finding we did find some disturbing reports from Germany. This county has issued a warning in response to the recent popularity of this lifestyle in its biggest city, Berlin.

They claim this diet is hazardous especially to pregnant women and children due to lack of nutrition issues. This is shocking considering this country seems to be at the heart of the plant-based diet movement in Europe.

Their concerns pretty much go along with the cons we stated above, but they did also report that this diet, when planned properly and executed can be life changing and reap a bounty of healthy rewards including lower cancer rates.

Their concern is that many people who are taking part in this are not doing the necessary planning and the long-term effects of the lack of proper nutrition can be devastating to the body.

So what can be drawn from these things? 

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We have covered what the different forms of the vegan lifestyle are, how it can change your life and what the concerns are from both doctors and users of this lifestyle.

We also covered the deeper meanings of being a strict, ethical and environmental vegan and how that can effect our environment.

One thing most people can agree on is not all diets work for everyone. People are different and what works for you may not work for your neighbor so when changing to a lifestyle like this it is imperative to do it right by keeping records and be sure to do your homework.

Now obviously for Vegans, the main point is doing no harm to animals. Personally in my opinion, this crosses into some very extreme territory as even before the agriculture and industrial age, people were eating animals to survive and many methods they used to capture and eat them were through humane methods.

There was no such thing as locking up and tutoring animals, which I have said in an article comparing veganism to vegetarianism is something I agree with wholeheartedly.

If you are someone who is at crossroads to eating this way or not because you are worried about what it does to animals, consider the fact that so many of them are meat eaters to begin with, including us. We are not herbivores by nature, we are omnivores and to change our diets to ignore a huge chunk of our nature is unsurprisingly showing through the evidence above that it can really mess up our health in some areas, while improving it in others. 

Overall, we have to consider that as long as what we eat is humanely gathered and the animal doesn’t suffer, that at least then, in my opinion, it can be OK to eat meat.