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What are the pros and cons of a vegan diet?
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Pros of a vegan diet:
 • Reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and other chronic illnesses
 • Improved digestion and gut health
 • Lower risk of diabetes
 • Produces less environmental pollution
 • Reduces dependence on animals for food sources

Cons of a vegan diet:
 • Difficult to access certain nutrients, including iron, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and calcium without supplementation
 • May be expensive and time consuming to plan and prepare vegan meals
 • Social pressures from non-vegan family and friends
 • Increased risk of some food-borne illnesses from unfamiliar foods and cooking styles