Vegan 2025: I ate an all-vegan diet for a month, and this is what happened to my body

The biggest advantage of being vegan? I have become more interested and knowledgeable about nutrition. Now, I look more critically at the list of ingredients in products and put them back on the shelf if necessary. I also cook a lot myself and am better at including good-for-you foods like fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts, seeds, grains, etc.

I didn’t notice a huge health difference, although I did lose some belly fat. However, the biggest difference was my skin: after a month of eating vegan, my skin was definitely clearer than before. This may be due to avoiding dairy products, which can cause skin blemishes, like sugar.

Also notable: I definitely felt like I had more energy than before, even after long hikes, long bike rides, and the like. After my workout, I found myself ready to get active again more quickly than before.

Tips for eating vegetarian

Are you considering a vegetarian diet? Here are some tips I’ve learned that I will take into veganism.

Plan your 12 a day

The balance in a vegetarian diet is balance. Sure, spaghetti with vegan bologna is quick and easy to make. However, this will not cover everything the body needs in one day. It is especially important for vegetarians not to rely only on vegetables and fruits. Beans and other legumes provide protein, while you can get good carbohydrates from whole grains. In his book How not to die?, Dr. Michael Greger summarized 12 foods that should be included in a vegetarian diet every day. You can Download that list here.

Participate in things like veganism

You may find it easier to stick to your vegan diet if you have other like-minded people to talk to. If you try the 31 day challenge like vegetable With a friend or two, you can connect with each other and share favorite recipes. Some companies are also participating in Veganuary, offering more plant-based options on their menus and grocery store shelves, which makes things a little easier, too.

Plan for alternatives from time to time

Cheese, burgers, even feta: there’s actually a vegan version of (almost) everything your heart desires and the taste often comes close to the original. Before you start a vegetarian diet, think about which non-vegetarian dishes you will miss most and look for alternative options.

Keep an eye on the supplements you may need

Vegetarians can get all the nutrients they need as long as they eat a balanced diet. With one exception: Vitamin B12 is a recommended supplement because it is only naturally found in animal products. If you are prone to iron deficiency, you should also talk to your doctor to have your blood tested and pay attention to including more iron-rich foods, such as sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, oats, and dried fruits, in your diet.

deductive

After the vegan diet is over, I think I will continue to try to eat a mostly plant-based diet. However, I can’t call myself a “vegan”. At home, it’s easy to incorporate vegetarian dishes on a regular basis. However, I don’t want to exclude or restrict myself when I go out to eat socially, so I’ll make some exceptions then.