High blood pressure and high cholesterol level are two important concerns of people every where in the world. Both conditions can have serious implications for the health of a person. Taking a lot of medications to treat them can result in side effects which become difficult to handle for some people. Fortunately, there is another and better way of managing blood pressure and cholesterol levels, namely vegan diet.

People generally underestimate the influence of diet on their health. In most cases, the main cause of high blood pressure is poor nutrition. Matters are further complicated if there is no exercise and too much stress in one’s life. Exercise and practicing relaxation techniques do help in bringing down your blood pressure but the most effective way to control your blood pressure and cholesterol is by adopting a balanced diet. It has been observed that a plant-based diet is very useful in preventing majority of cancers, heart diseases, many other forms of degenerative illnesses, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. According to Dr. William Castelli of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the risk of heart attack is lowered up to 85 percent and cancer risk by 65 percent when a low-fat, plant-based diet is followed. This is because animal products account for the majority of saturated fat and are therefore, the only source of cholesterol in your diet. On the other hand, the vegan diet excludes meat, dairy and eggs, hence keeping the cholesterol level under control which in turn greatly decreases the chances of high blood pressure.

According to a study done by the Journal of the American College of Nutrition,a vegan diet can lower blood pressure effectively in most people.

Its positives effects generally become apparent after just a few weeks. The average reduction of cholesterol levels in study participants was 11 percent after just 12 days.

The potential benefits of a vegan diet are enormous. According to John Robbins, Pulitzer Prize nominee for his work ‘Diet for a New America’ blood cholesterol levels in vegetarians were 14 percent lower than meat eaters and 35 percent lower in vegan eaters. He also states that contrary to common belief, chicken has as much cholesterol as beef and is therefore, not a healthy food to consume. Thus, if you want to take care of your health, then a vegan diet is the best option for you. He also discovered that the incidence of high blood pressure among senior citizens in countries eating traditional low-fat plant-based diets was virtually none.

Conclusively, people who are trying to manage their cholesterol and blood pressure levels need to adopt a vegan diet. This would decrease your chances of getting high blood pressure by 30 to 70 percent. Eliminating meat and dairy products from your diet is a small price to pay for a life of health and happiness.

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