Is a vegan diet better for your health? - BBC World Service, CrowdScience podcast

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  • The number of vegans is on the rise across the world, with many people swearing by the health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. But does a vegan diet really improve your health?
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    This episode of CrowdScience (broadcast on radio in September 2019) explores the evidence about whether vegans are likely to live longer. With new, highly processed meat alternatives becoming increasingly available in supermarkets and restaurants menus, what effect are they having on our health? Presenter Anand Jagatia talks to the experts and joins listener Samantha in following a vegan diet.
    Download the CrowdScience podcast here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04d...
    0:00 Introduction
    1:55 Does eating plants help you live longer?
    5:19 Meet the nutritionist
    13:16 Meet the epidemiologist
    17:02 Meat alternatives
    26:45 West vs East - and veganism
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Komentáře • 461

  • @BBCWorldService
    @BBCWorldService  Před 11 měsíci +1

    Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 bbc.in/3VyyriM

  • @BBCWorldService
    @BBCWorldService  Před 4 lety +8

    And if you like the programme above, you might be interested in this from our friends at BBC Future - how could a vegan diet impact your intelligence? www.bbc.com/future/article/20200127-how-a-vegan-diet-could-affect-your-intelligence

  • @HappyComfort
    @HappyComfort Před rokem +128

    Years ago before people were talking so much about being vegan or vegetarian I was on the plane to New Jersey and the older lady next to me happened to mention that her son went to I believe it was Africa to do missionary work. He was at such a remote location that he had to eat what they ate, which was completely plant-based after being there for quite a few years, he came home to visit. She said all his friends had an American food party for him with things like pizza and red meat, she said it almost killed him and he ended up in the hospital for a while. also one of my own experiences was that for one month I tried going strict, vegan not eating what the vegan doctors call vegan junk food like fake meat or desserts, but being pretty strict. Eating greens and lentils etc. I did this because my doctor wanted my cholesterol reduced , well. ..After one month my cholesterol went down 79 points, so that tells you something also from being close to vegan for some months, I lost 100 pounds. Just saying….

    • @ritikahmedazad4442
      @ritikahmedazad4442 Před rokem +2

    • @riverv2069
      @riverv2069 Před 11 měsíci

      Thanks so much for sharing! Love your story. That means, there is a hope for me❤

    • @QuirkyQuests23
      @QuirkyQuests23 Před 11 měsíci

      American Party had only Red meat and Pizza? no candies no bread no pastries no alcohol ?
      Our ancestors they left sculptures in caves chasing animals, not salad or lettuce.
      in health-wise, you cannot escape from deficiences after the detox.

    • @elkpaz560
      @elkpaz560 Před 11 měsíci +5

      What is wrong with cholesterol. Its valuable to our bodies' functions.

    • @jjj-yo4up
      @jjj-yo4up Před 11 měsíci +4

      @@elkpaz560there are actually two main types of cholesterol, LDL and HDL, the first one is also called “bad” cholesterol which usually comes from animal products and can clog your blood vessels and the second one is “good” cholesterol which is important for your health but I might be wrong about certain facts so I recommend you do your own research :)

  • @kietpham4635
    @kietpham4635 Před 2 lety +19

    I like how he summarizes the points after listening to the experts

  • @clementmariostlouis6686
    @clementmariostlouis6686 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I have been listening BBC for more than 20 years on short wave radio ; crowdScience and Jolly good show of John Trevis were among my favourites Now , it is a pleasure to have you on the web ; perhaps some image/ video of you all will put things rights . A lot of thanks.

  • @karrg4992
    @karrg4992 Před 2 lety +29

    I appreciate this podcast. It's pleasure to hear such an interesting topics. Greetings from Poland!

  • @deepikagul
    @deepikagul Před 9 měsíci +6

    Loved this podcast so crisp and clear 👌

  • @jackomile1838
    @jackomile1838 Před 7 dny +1

    I help in a homeless shelter and have done this for many years; the one thing I have noticed is that we hardly ever come across Vegan or Vegetarian homeless.
    The odd Veggy but never ever a Vegan.
    Which makes me think that privileged people are the ones that can make a choice for their diet but the poor can't - they are just thankful for what they can get on a day to day basis.
    Just putting this out there - be kind in your comments.

  • @delnababu7840
    @delnababu7840 Před 3 lety +28

    Very helpful for my oet exam

  • @totoxclub
    @totoxclub Před měsícem

    Thanks for sharing this great and useful information with us. I really enjoy this kind of content, as a podcast I love it when you guys go to other places as restaurants and talk with the people. It drives me to imagine the contexts, which is fantastic! I would be very happy if you spoke a bit slower (as Sam in this episode) since most of us are not native English speakers. Thank you :)

  • @rosejones8058
    @rosejones8058 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for this. I always enjoy your lighthearted presentation.

  • @nguyenhoanganhtho9045
    @nguyenhoanganhtho9045 Před 2 lety +23

    I really love these contents about foodstuff and the science behind them. Thank you for the programme!

  • @nurishgarayeva2886
    @nurishgarayeva2886 Před 2 lety +5

    This was interesting and enjoyable to listen! Greetings from Azerbaijan

  • @amusebouchekimchi
    @amusebouchekimchi Před 23 dny

    Thank you for your podcasts! So fun, entertaining and educational

  • @Khr777-explorer
    @Khr777-explorer Před 11 měsíci +2

    Thank you so much BBC world service.

  • @user-ks5tc3vw9j
    @user-ks5tc3vw9j Před 2 lety +3

    i really like listening to this podcast while studing

  • @spacecmu6826
    @spacecmu6826 Před 5 měsíci

    Great show! Informative

  • @roserosa8276
    @roserosa8276 Před měsícem +1

    My wondering is about what chemicals are added to preserve meats for traveling after the processing animals to other cities, states, countries or continents.

  • @ngocminh8701
    @ngocminh8701 Před 7 měsíci

    Very useful infomation. Thank you!

  • @FunLittleMovies
    @FunLittleMovies Před 7 měsíci +1

    Loved this show, thank you! Learned a lot. 🎉

    • @NazriB
      @NazriB Před 6 měsíci

      Lies again? American Education Smart Bundesliga

  • @h4d1sby
    @h4d1sby Před 10 měsíci

    where can i find the video full version ?

  • @mugglefu2479
    @mugglefu2479 Před 8 měsíci +1

    great podcast! you guys are so candid and I love it. bursted into laugh when Anand confessed he almost forgot his should be on vegan diet, that's so real. hh

  • @zhupual3689
    @zhupual3689 Před 10 měsíci +7

    I am a listener from China, I like the name"crowd science" you guys are doing a great job. Keep going and good luck.

    • @guramgudashvili9963
      @guramgudashvili9963 Před 3 měsíci

      Hi! You don't need those videos, you can continue eating everything that moves and breathes. By the way, youtube should be blocked in your country, how did you manage to enter here?😅

    • @dash4uson760
      @dash4uson760 Před 3 měsíci

      Dose CCP ban people to listen those western podcast?

  • @IOSALive
    @IOSALive Před 2 měsíci

    BBC World Service, You're amazing! I hit the like button as soon as I saw it!

  • @triciaakehurst2480
    @triciaakehurst2480 Před 2 lety +5

    I am trying to eat more mindfully but feeling very tired. I will explore the supplements mentioned to see if they help. Very useful well presented information. I am much better informed.

    • @reallyryan_
      @reallyryan_ Před 2 lety

      Nobody asked

    • @oakstrong1
      @oakstrong1 Před rokem +4

      The guy in program left out vitamin D: the awareness of its importance only emerged during the pandemic. If you are dark-skinned, your body will produce D more slowly, but even meat-eaters are likely to have Insufficient levels unless they eat lots of liver or take codliver oil.
      If you take over 4000 international units of D vitamin, you are advised to take K2 supplement, at least 100 micrograms.

    • @lesblack8996
      @lesblack8996 Před rokem +5

      @@reallyryan_ Ooooh, nasty too. Trolling isn't a good look Dracula 😄

  • @northerncoloradotransparen1454
    @northerncoloradotransparen1454 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Peace for all of humanity begins on our dinner plate

  • @tesswall3143
    @tesswall3143 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much, very informative! Subscribed. 5⭐️❤️

  • @mpr320
    @mpr320 Před 3 lety +1

    I would like yo cut off meet products a little. Very useful

  • @michaeldunbar2127
    @michaeldunbar2127 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @Yuliasoebeno4929
    @Yuliasoebeno4929 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you 🙏 really informative.

  • @bchaitu
    @bchaitu Před 2 měsíci

    What a wonderfully thoughtful show 🤗
    Thank you 🙏

  • @delyadilkarakas765
    @delyadilkarakas765 Před rokem +5

    I will become flexitarian after this episode! I really enjoy it. Thanks

  • @user-qt8sf7vj9p
    @user-qt8sf7vj9p Před 2 lety +9

    It seems to me that a meditteranaen diet, with fish and white meats, lots of vegetables is the way to go

  • @susanwu2208
    @susanwu2208 Před 2 lety +1

    Good info, thanks.
    If shows people will be more easy than Watch the circles.

  • @TheHominidShow
    @TheHominidShow Před 5 měsíci +3

    I was vegan for 16 years and it nearly destroyed my body and my mental health.
    I stopped being vegan 2 years ago and I no longer suffer from depression, violent rage fits, I've built my muscle back and I'm generally and fitter, more menatlly stable and nicer person as a result of dropping veganism.

    • @TheIrishfitter
      @TheIrishfitter Před 4 měsíci

      🤡

    • @ahhkula
      @ahhkula Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you so much for sharing your experience being vegan, it is so important for the rest of us to know both side of the story!

  • @dumabel3351
    @dumabel3351 Před rokem +9

    Five and a half years ago, I decided to give up meat, because I actually like animals, I had pet pig, pet sheep, pet dog and I have two cats. So I need to feed my cats meat. During these five years, I still drunk milk and ate eggs, but two weeks ago, I decided to give up milk and egg, I feel so well by now. I am so happy to make this decision!

  • @ammini999
    @ammini999 Před 9 měsíci

    Outstanding poadcast ❤

  • @user-lv6on1hs8k
    @user-lv6on1hs8k Před 11 měsíci +25

    Hello, I'm from South Korea. Where I live, we don't have any concept of being vegan actually. Most Koreans are crazy about meat 😅. But I've started thinking of trying different in my diet since listening this program. I've never been quite liking meat at all.., but just cultral habitual diet. Anyway thanks for this show and thumbs up !!!

    • @Jimmis_93
      @Jimmis_93 Před 9 měsíci

      You can look out Mediterranean Diet. It's much more balanced and traditional! ☺️

    • @lauratanln
      @lauratanln Před 7 měsíci

      Meat usually smells unless it's smothered with herbs, sauces, condiments.

    • @GarudaLegends
      @GarudaLegends Před 6 měsíci

      The vegan diet is unhealthy. Just stick with korean food.

    • @jellyher0105
      @jellyher0105 Před 2 měsíci

      한국에서 비건 쉽지않네요😢

  • @singpohting5464
    @singpohting5464 Před rokem +44

    💚 I have followed a vegetarian lifestyle for nearly 20 years out of compassion for animals and the environment. From a health perspective, I believe that my decision has contributed to improved well-being compared to my previous habits, even though I didn't consume much meat to begin with. I have noticed fewer health issues compared to before, and I find that I am less susceptible to feeling cold.

    • @user-hi1zp4ob7g
      @user-hi1zp4ob7g Před 11 měsíci +1

      🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @pongop
      @pongop Před 11 měsíci +1

      Me too! Veg more over 20 years! Woo!

    • @elkpaz560
      @elkpaz560 Před 11 měsíci +1

      I did that now I'm two stone lighter and less susceptible to everything eating meat.

    • @TetrzLesonduclairon-qb7cn
      @TetrzLesonduclairon-qb7cn Před 11 měsíci

      You think "vegetarians" respect animals by consuming their bodily fluids?? As a vegan i despise those who falsely call themselves vegetarians, when in reality they are just picky meat eaters giving no fok about the animals. Fraudulent peoples.

    • @AbdulBasit-it7ff
      @AbdulBasit-it7ff Před 11 měsíci +3

      Interesting, it worked quite opposite for me.
      I noticed that my health improved quite well after I started eating a balanced diet, including both animal and plant based products.

  • @Iraboven
    @Iraboven Před 2 měsíci +1

    I was very excited to find this episode! Thank you for bringing up the topic. Yet am I surprised how you kept focus on the idea that giving up animal based food is difficult. To me that sounds like a talk of a privileged and addicted folks. Regretfully, you mildly touched the topic of animal cruelty and the harm to the environment by overproduction (for profits and revenues, not human health reasons). We need more people to move towards the plant based diet. However, in this episode I’d hear many excuses not to make change.
    As a family we became vegan 5 years ago when we were 53,48, 20 and 21 for environmental reasons. I wish we knew more about it earlier. I witnessed my boys becoming lean, strong, with healthy smooth skin. The same changes applies to my husband and myself. Start cooking your own meals and you will thrive as a good (vegan) person!

  • @monikamiliczka6104
    @monikamiliczka6104 Před 14 dny

    Enjoyed it in Denmark 🇩🇰

  • @PLuMUK54
    @PLuMUK54 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I've not eaten meat for about 40 years because I did not enjoy the taste or texture of meat.
    20 years ago I was affected by viral cardiomyopathy and they gave me 48 hours to live. Thankfully, they were wrong. Several doctors and nutitionists over the next few years made the same comment. Had I been a meat eater, then I probably would not have survived. Some added that my diet was so good, it was unfair that I'd caught the virus in the first place, which I thought took it a little too far.
    During the pandemic I went off butter, eggs and fish, so decided to give them up. I wondered how this change might affect me. Well, I found out earlier this year.
    I was hospitalised for a cat bite - sounds minor but I had a total of 12 days in hospital and 5 operations! Obviously, when you're in hospital you have regular checks. One of the anæsthiatists looked at my records pre-op and commented that I was very healthy. I commented that he meant "for my age", and he said that I was healthy for any age.
    Over my period of recovery, because both hands were affected, my diet was appalling. I couldn't cook, couldn't use a knife and fork, so I was eating a lot of junk, because it was convenient. My health was seriously affected. Obviously, I was not eating meat, but my previously excellent diet was now bad.
    My GP insisted on his own blood tests to monitor signs of my infections. I'd become pre-diabetic, my liver function was affected, blood pressure elevated, and I developed arrhythmia. A few weeks later when I returned to my normal, admittedly not vegan, diet, all of these problems faded away.
    Would I be healthier as a vegan? Personally I dont think so. I still have milk and cheese, and if something contains eggs, I will eat it. This means that I do not have to be thinking all the time about ensuring that I'm getting the right nutrients. I do have vegan days, but often I only realise afterwards. They are not planned.
    My largely plant based diet is good for me. It has kept me healthy. However, there is more to food than nutrition. How much pleasure we get from food is also important. My best friend loves meat, but is careful how much he eats. To take away the meat would also take away a lot of his pleasure.
    I think that any diet can be healthy, so long as the person is careful. Eat meat if you want, but don't eat too much, and dont expect me to join you.

  • @esthershen2757
    @esthershen2757 Před 5 měsíci

    The video really can make me learn English well.

  • @manuelpopp1687
    @manuelpopp1687 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Does a drop in the amount of white blood cells really cause a higher risk of infection (as suggested by the speaker somewhere around 27:00), or does it indicate a lower exposure to something like inflammation-causing proteins? I mean, some country might sustain only a small army because they lack the money to fund a huge one, or because they are located in a save area. Similarly, some other country may have a huge army because they don't know what to do with all the surplus money they have, or because they are at war or fear some neighbour to invade at any time.

  • @povedon56
    @povedon56 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Since when vaccines and antibiotics are a kind of food supplements? We don't take antibiotics everyday like food. I don't really understand the mindset of some vegan people...maybe it is their lack of vitamin B12.

  • @gullyexplores
    @gullyexplores Před 11 měsíci +3

    02:23 "I call myself Plant Based, it gives me wiggle room when I mess up and eat cheese" I've never felt so seen! 😅

  • @bonitahienhoang9023
    @bonitahienhoang9023 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice work!

  • @quynhduongcaothi5500
    @quynhduongcaothi5500 Před 7 měsíci

    well, you know, we need some subtitles, I mean an online paper of transcript

  • @TSquared2001
    @TSquared2001 Před 2 lety

    Good discourse

  • @sphendoozy6938
    @sphendoozy6938 Před 3 lety +19

    In my opinion, no, there’s a plus an a minus to every diet and also genetics can come into play aswell. Whatever floats your boat and makes YOU feel good and healthy. ✌️

    • @TetrzLesonduclairon-qb7cn
      @TetrzLesonduclairon-qb7cn Před 11 měsíci

      Wrong. There is nature's law regarding each species specific diet, monkeys don't decide hey lets stop being frugivores its boring lets become omnivores ! We are the only species unsure about what to eat.

  • @marybcaron9838
    @marybcaron9838 Před 3 lety +6

    Started no meat over four years ago, was told needed vein surgery both legs.. and have learned how helps environment also,,,, amazing... also believe it has improved , somehow save mental conscious ability to understand and communicate

  • @Jimmis_93
    @Jimmis_93 Před 9 měsíci

    What about Mediterranean Diet comparing to vegan diet?

  • @pradeepsachai9308
    @pradeepsachai9308 Před rokem +1

    Interesting content

  • @xueqiongwen7098
    @xueqiongwen7098 Před rokem +10

    That’s so interesting! Thanks for the wonderful video! I would like to eat more plant-based food after listening to this just to be more environmental friendly! 🎉

    • @spudspuddy
      @spudspuddy Před rokem

      well don't because its fake news from the klaus schwab new world order agenda of human enslavement...the 1% in charge will still be eating roast beef

    • @user-hi1zp4ob7g
      @user-hi1zp4ob7g Před 11 měsíci

      💖

    • @TetrzLesonduclairon-qb7cn
      @TetrzLesonduclairon-qb7cn Před 11 měsíci

      And what about the victims? What about being humane unstead inhumane for once?

  • @kushyavy1760
    @kushyavy1760 Před 8 měsíci +2

    As you may know, vitamin B12 (cobalamin), a nutrient that vegans often lack, is crucial for nerve tissue, brain function, and red blood cells.
    If the ingredients in a vitamin B12 supplement come from animals, it cannot be considered a vegan diet.
    The dried seaweeds "Aosa(Sea lettuce)'' and "Aonori(Green Seaweed)" that Japanese people often eat are rich in vitamin B12. Both are completely different from the black grilled seaweed used in Sushi that's J classic delicacy.
    Approximately 90% of J people have intestinal bacteria with genes that can digest raw seaweed, whereas non-J's have very few bacteria. This intestinal function is thought to evolve by ingesting marine bacteria on J long history of liking seafood.
    I'm no expert and don't know if a non-J's intestines can digest these dried seaweeds. In general, Intestinal flora transplantation is still not a mainstream treatment for changing or strengthening intestinal function.
    However, tasting these seaweeds is worth a try.
    These processed foods are easy to handle, contain vitamins B1, B2, C, Iron and other important nutrients, and I think they go well with a variety of dishes.
    Excuse my poor language.

  • @DanielBecker1
    @DanielBecker1 Před 11 měsíci

    Interesting content!

  • @ilonaupite609
    @ilonaupite609 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Iodine is in apple seeds, and if you eat one apple a day, with the seeds you have enough proteins. And B12 is naturally on nature, but we use pesticides so we need to wash the fruits and vegetables. But if you have your own garden you can eat apples from a tree and berries and you will get enough B12.

    • @casualcookin3893
      @casualcookin3893 Před 2 měsíci

      I never heard somebody having such a wrong opinion in his life ever, how tf would a single apple have enough protein lol, you are literally insane and delusional

  • @minhnguyenvunhat368
    @minhnguyenvunhat368 Před 6 měsíci

    Love this show

  • @lucymontj6663
    @lucymontj6663 Před 7 měsíci

    Love this content🎉

  • @barrydevonshire9749
    @barrydevonshire9749 Před 16 dny

    Oil is a bigger calorific intake than carbs. Cutting down oil has more impact

  • @becominglight22
    @becominglight22 Před 9 měsíci +19

    My sister was vegetarian bordering on vegan for about 10 years. Due to her diet being so carb heavy, she had slowly been gaining weight at about 1kg a year and due to a bad back went to see a nutritionist to see if he could help her figure out if she needed to change anything. He pinpointed from her bloodwork that she was veggie. He explained that he'd seen a trend with difficulty with sustained energy, higher brain function in long term vegetarians and that as she hit 40 she would gain weight even faster as her metabolism slowed. He suggested she re-introducing meat which after much debate, she did. She has seen major improvements in her ability to concentrate, no longer feels the need for a snack in the afternoon to get through the energy slump. Her back has also been less problematic and she's lost the weight she'd put on as a result of her more moderate carb intake. Historically we come from ancestors who ate a lot of meat so that might play into why this worked for her. Also to note she has a generally healthy lifestyle with exercise and wholefoods.
    I've also tried veggie multiple times and vegan once but have always gone back to meat. I was absolutely starving constantly when doing vegan so that lasted 2-3 months and I was underweight by the end of it. I could not eat enough to feel satiated, despite all the legumes, pulses, carbs, nuts and soy I could get in me. Since then I've been a flexitarian, so try to eat mostly plant based with some meat which will go up and down depending on the moment. This has worked best for me.
    I suspect that a vegan diet can be super helpful if done well as a kind of detox from eating too much meat and processed foods (as long as you're not eating lots of processed vegan foods) for a couple of years and I think people can see major reversals in health conditions, but I still have questions around the long term viability of eating that way and I've seen a lot of vegan youtubers stop being vegan due to serious health concerns. This video didn't really help answer my questions about the viability of the vegan diet but thought I'd share my experience as it might be helpful .

    • @infinix2005
      @infinix2005 Před 8 měsíci

      That's because u don't know how to do take proper nutrition
      If y can't go vegan
      Be vegetarian like me
      Eat tasty and healthy vegetarian indian foods and U will love it and u will live really healthy as I don't think so milk is bad as we indians have tradition of using dairy products as in India companies collect milk from villages not farms and they treat cow as their family member and indian cow is A2 cow and it's ghee which is liquified butter is extremely healthy and strong for bones

    • @infinix2005
      @infinix2005 Před 8 měsíci

      Or I am telling for your health
      If u don't wanna be vegan or vegetarian
      It's okay to be non veg but make sure ur diet contains 80% plants and just 20% dairy and meat
      And skip red meat as it is dangerous for health
      U can eat meat daily but just in one meal for your protein requirements and make sure u eat fish or chicken as they are white meats and they will not cause u cancer if eated correctly

    • @alankritakaushal
      @alankritakaushal Před 8 měsíci +3

      I was born into a vegetarian family. After 30 years of being raised as a strict lacto vegetarian, my body just couldnt cope up anymore. Meat eating is a religious taboo in my culture. I had to introduce chicken to my meals, then increase my dependence on chicken and now I feel so much better. I am not able to understand how people actually benefit in the long run with a vegan diet.

    • @erdemtsetsegts
      @erdemtsetsegts Před 6 měsíci

      Thnks

    • @jgreen9361
      @jgreen9361 Před 5 měsíci +4

      But, the answer could just as easily have been eat more pulses and less refined carbs. Some meat eating doctors have a blind spot, particularly if they don’t cook and they haven’t personally experienced good quality vegan food. My brother is one of them. He freely admits that he tends to give advice that will improve his patients health and is likely to be accepted rather than giving the best possible advice. He has said, he knows a WFPB diet is the healthiest, but he feels it is hypocritical to ask his patients to give up something he is not willing to give up himself.

  • @tanyamccann1747
    @tanyamccann1747 Před rokem

    Thanks

  • @marktbarr
    @marktbarr Před 10 měsíci +1

    Nice. But would've been better if the host actually did what he was supposed to do and followed the diet properly.

  • @yuniakaminska5385
    @yuniakaminska5385 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks, it was interesting

  • @paullond7721
    @paullond7721 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hong Kong has the longest life expectancy in the world, and also the highest meat consumption per capita in the world.

    • @lks6248
      @lks6248 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Meat eating is not unhealthy

  • @Eric-zo8wo
    @Eric-zo8wo Před 9 měsíci +4

    0:15: 🌱 The debate on whether being vegan is healthier or not is discussed at a vegan festival in London.
    3:17: 🌱 The speaker's mom used to hide meat in their food because she was worried about their protein intake, but now the speaker just picks out the vegetables when they go to their mom's for dinner.
    6:57: 🌱 When being vegan, it's important to ensure you get a full range of protein, enough iron, and sufficient calcium.
    10:44: 🌱 The speakers discuss their desire to go on a vegan diet and the availability of vegan products in London.
    14:20: 🌱 Vegans have a lower risk of certain diseases, but may have a higher risk of fractures.
    19:11: 🔥 Caroline sets fire to the packaging while cooking bacon worms.
    22:22: 🥩 Meat alternatives have overall better effects than meat, considering factors like sodium, cholesterol, and fat. Meat consumption varies across countries, with high-income countries benefiting from eating less meat and low-income countries potentially benefiting from eating more.
    26:00: 🥩 Eating meat alternatives may have benefits for heart health, but more research is needed. Decreased white blood cell count may indicate a higher risk of infection.
    29:39: 🌱 The speakers are considering adopting a flexitarian diet, primarily for environmental reasons.
    Recap by Tammy AI

  • @azizasegizekova7617
    @azizasegizekova7617 Před 2 lety +1

    I loved the podcast

  • @marianasalles242
    @marianasalles242 Před rokem +1

    Sure it is! And look at what is happening at this moment in our 🌍 🌈💚✨🙏🏻👍🏻💚

  • @np3841
    @np3841 Před 3 lety +76

    People don't go "vegan" for health reasons. They may go plantbased for health but veganism is an ethical philosophy against animal exploitation. People should learn more about the industries that abuse animals before labeling themselves as "vegan" or "mostly vegan". Especially on a platform like the BBC. Its a bit cringey to hear people talking about veganism like its a fad or a healthy diet choice. If you want to talk about it from a health perspective use the word plant-based. Eg. He said "Actually, for environmental reasons, I have thought about becoming a bit more vegan". Which makes it seem like veganism is a switch you turn on and off at your convenience. Just use the word flexitarian or plantbased if you mostly don't consume animal products. And also veganism is about animal rights /liberation not welfare. I'm not trying to be pedantic, it's just that it's important so that people understand veganism is a firm ethical principle and not a wishy washy flexitarian environmentalist movement where the main focus is on diet and human health.

    • @paulmares9815
      @paulmares9815 Před 3 lety +7

      "And also veganism is about animal rights /liberation not welfare. I'm not trying to be pedantic, it's just that it's important so that people understand veganism is a firm ethical principle" that's your definition. Vegan activist have highjacked the meaning and are putting off many people away from a plant based/vegan diet, which seems rather contraproductive.
      I went vegan for health/dietary reasons and although you or anyone else wont think of me and others as such ( vegan ), ( eventhough any normal person would ) - In the end I don't eat any animals or animal products and that's what matters, no?

    • @trishk.7876
      @trishk.7876 Před rokem +2

      @@paulmares9815 I'm genuinely glad you're following a vegan diet, but that doesn't make you a vegan. Vegans don't wear leather, wool or silk or support any sort of animal exploitation (e.g. entertainment, experimentation, working, decoration).

    • @paulmares9815
      @paulmares9815 Před rokem +2

      @@trishk.7876 Sure, think whatever you want. In your eyes I'm not vegan, then. Why should I care?

    • @ronbright2207
      @ronbright2207 Před rokem +1

      @@paulmares9815I get what you are saying, I am “vegan” but I just say I am plant based, I don’t buy or wear any animal products but it just saves so much conflict, people just make a judgement and of course think of militant vegans which are probably 0.01% but seem to get 99% of the negative media attention.

    • @guru6831
      @guru6831 Před rokem +1

      Yes!

  • @coralkingwell4850
    @coralkingwell4850 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The trouble with most meat 'alternatives' is they are processed and may contain unhealthy ingredients. As for B12; the only reason it's in meat is because it is added to the animals' feed. They would get it naturally if they were grazing in the fields, but cattle are not raised that way. B12 comes from the soil and is washed and processed out of our food and the food the animals get. Regarding bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in cattle which is a prion disease that leads to Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease in humans. BSE symptoms show up in cattle at about 3 years of age. Most cattle are eaten before they reach the age of 2 years - just a thought.

  • @ellast1
    @ellast1 Před 3 lety +15

    It's healthy for the poor animals that don't want to die or get raped.

  • @dianabanana2000
    @dianabanana2000 Před 5 měsíci

    Vegan for 7 years, best decision ever for my health, the animals and the planet

  • @someguy2135
    @someguy2135 Před 3 lety +19

    You can get plenty of iodine from eating seaweed, like Nori. When you eat sushi, you are usually eating Nori. BTW sushi does not have to include fish.

    • @RobbieNicNieRobi
      @RobbieNicNieRobi Před 2 lety +2

      you are deluded

    • @rjwaters3
      @rjwaters3 Před 2 lety +3

      @@RobbieNicNieRobi You make me disappointed we share a name, why are they deluded? if its about the very thought of having sushi without fish, theyre really not, sushi without fish is quite common, frequently using mushrooms, cucumbers, okra, bamboo shoots, etcetera. and those are just the *common* ones.

    • @pynn1000
      @pynn1000 Před rokem +2

      I didn't know sushi without fish was possible, thanks, found lots of recipes.

    • @someguy2135
      @someguy2135 Před rokem +1

      @@pynn1000 Glad to hear it. I love the plant based fish alternative used for sushi at my favorite all vegan restaurant- Chef Kenny's Vegan Dim Sum in Las Vegas.

  • @franekfranek6295
    @franekfranek6295 Před 6 měsíci +4

    The comment on B12 is a bit misleading. Before being slaughtered, animals are fed with B12 supplements. That is where it comes from. The thing is that B12 from animal sources is easier absorbed by humans than other versions of the vitamin.

    • @barrydevonshire9749
      @barrydevonshire9749 Před 16 dny

      Our stomach has enzymes in that make B12. A well balanced vegan diet will give you enough. Supplements are just insurance!!!

  • @user-gl8yc1vd8n
    @user-gl8yc1vd8n Před 3 lety +1

    3:05

  • @selvic9577
    @selvic9577 Před 3 lety

    Good for English. Learning

  • @someguy2135
    @someguy2135 Před 3 lety +26

    I think some people benefit (health wise) by going pure vegan because it means changing your taste preferences. After a few years on a pure vegan diet, I do not miss things like cheese, which I did at first. Cheese actually contains and addictive component called casomorphins. To kick the habit, I switched to only Cheetos and ate less and less of them over time. Vegan meat alternatives are also helpful to transition, but now I only eat them as an occasional treat. Actually I do eat Tofurky smoked slices for sandwiches every few weeks. Mostly I now eat whole plant foods, but I do include tofu and tempeh. BTW there are some tasty cheese alternatives, like the Miyoko brand.

    • @someguy2135
      @someguy2135 Před rokem +6

      @@SR-gs8zo I used to think that sort of thing. When I met my first vegan, I asked her- "Where do you get your protein?" Then I learned the facts. For example- The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially declared- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.
      These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage.
      *Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity.*
      Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." -Full abstract from the position paper as found on PubMed from the National Institutes of Health

    • @lesblack8996
      @lesblack8996 Před rokem

      @@SR-gs8zo you like the word idiotic don't you? 😆

    • @gayeinggs5179
      @gayeinggs5179 Před rokem

      I don’t. Eat. Much meat. Except. Some chicken but mostly. Eggs and raw salad ! I don’t like this. These made up. Fake meats and. Sausages etc

    • @gayeinggs5179
      @gayeinggs5179 Před rokem

      Yes vitamin B 12 I was very short of Now have injections twice a week

    • @gayeinggs5179
      @gayeinggs5179 Před rokem

      You know. If people don’t eat animals there will be no use for them and they would not be kept so would die out !

  • @brettarcher7690
    @brettarcher7690 Před 11 měsíci

    Very interesting podcasts, but lacking to comment on the diabetes epidemic and relationship to plant-based diets.. also, epidemiological studies should be classed as garbage and should only suggest where further studies should be undertaken

  • @suzuha-hq2kg
    @suzuha-hq2kg Před 3 lety +4

    I'm listening to this cause I know very well that in english listening test examiners choose Britain English beacuse is way difficult to understand due to its accent specially for english learners.

    • @peomastagenuk
      @peomastagenuk Před 2 lety

      Check out Daddy Bear Reads at Bedtime 🐻

  • @mrmiteva
    @mrmiteva Před 10 měsíci

    what else have they given up? if they also do not smoke, that may be the determining factor ...

  • @vc6601
    @vc6601 Před rokem

    A pity some of the comments made by those interviewed are erroneous such as possible protein deficiency, food combining to get adequate ‘complete’ proteins etc. There can also be a huge difference between the health effects of a whole foods plant based diet and a vegan one. After all, a vegan diet can consist primarily of vegan junk foods, of which there are increasingly large amounts and variety. How about comparing 3 diets: standard western, vegan junk, and whole food plant based? That would be interesting!

  • @shankarbalakrishnan2360

    With the amount of severe stress im better on a veggie diet❤❤🎉🎉

  • @onestarabove7027
    @onestarabove7027 Před rokem

    Vegetarians don’t seem to get MS.

  • @barrydevonshire9749
    @barrydevonshire9749 Před 16 dny

    Dr neil bernard has done real life diet changes test vegan verses meat eaters for many years. Why are these not included

  • @gabybriet3579
    @gabybriet3579 Před 3 lety +1

    Tkx bbc for everything love u love u

  • @NDO75
    @NDO75 Před 17 dny

    Are these vegetarian meat, bacon etc really healthy? Wouldn’t these be considered processed food.

  • @jeneeshr3569
    @jeneeshr3569 Před 3 lety

    NIce one with different accents

  • @enemanozzle
    @enemanozzle Před 3 měsíci

    Every vegan and vegetarian should take at least every second day early in the morning on an empty stomach 1 tablespoon (15 ml) castor oil in order to prevent an intestinal blockage, for in the case that you will eat a lot of fruits or vegetables your large intestine will be really filled and you will remark this one occasionally unpleasant, this especially during the night. In this case it will be very helpfull to take your dosage castor oil in good time.

  • @sphumelelesijadu
    @sphumelelesijadu Před 2 lety +6

    I don't expect people to stick to the diet if they can't wait till it ends.
    Health is just not a good enough justification. Ethics make one stick to the lifestyle better so I can't say I'm surprised by the outcome.

    • @josephinenilsson1541
      @josephinenilsson1541 Před rokem +3

      100% this. I went vegan seven years ago after actually seeing what we subject animals too, and I couldn’t eat dairy or eggs even if I wanted to, it’s not food to me. I stopped eating meat at 12 after watching videos from slaughter houses, and after that it’s not food. It’s someone’s body parts. Someone who didn’t want to die, who absolutely suffered greatly, and who should never have been born in the first place only to live a short life of only misery. When you know how these industries work, if you have any empathy and sense of responsibility, it is no effort not to eat it. The desire goes away immediately.

    • @ageingfast
      @ageingfast Před rokem +3

      I agree absolutely. If more people were aware of the suffering of animals and poultry and what misery they endure then that would change their outlook on eating.
      I've been a vegetarian for several decades and became vegan about four and a half years ago. It was easy as I just stopped eating dairy products and eggs. It does mean carefully checking ingredients on every food item I buy, from bread to muesli bars. I am healthy and have endless energy at almost seventy and will be a vegan for the rest of my life.

  • @aronproxy6970
    @aronproxy6970 Před rokem

    to eat seaweed can provide you sufficient ionide.

  • @pongop
    @pongop Před 11 měsíci

    YES IT IS.

  • @mabrbr
    @mabrbr Před rokem

    vaccines and antibiotics are not required in routine, this is not an argument for switching to supplements, most of which you should take daily

  • @nancyroberts9776
    @nancyroberts9776 Před 4 měsíci

    Yes. I feel much better since going vegan.

  • @lavoxii
    @lavoxii Před 2 lety +6

    Eating balance the food is the best diet and using whole food, fresh ingredients and organic products, plus some exercises are the best way to maintain healthy.

  • @user-vj6ci9pc8m
    @user-vj6ci9pc8m Před měsícem

    Vegan diet for 2-3 days a week will certainly improve health for most people. That does not necessarily mean vegan diet promotes health when it replaced every meal for a long term.

  • @user-rv9pw2uh1r
    @user-rv9pw2uh1r Před 6 měsíci

    8:55 lisend

  • @isaachicks2720
    @isaachicks2720 Před 3 lety +22

    Stop paying for animals to die please and thank you.

    • @sirgaymeerkat1994
      @sirgaymeerkat1994 Před 2 lety +4

      governments subsidiary to animal agriculture should be cancelled too!

    • @sirgaymeerkat1994
      @sirgaymeerkat1994 Před 2 lety +1

      @Pale Rider no! You eat them to be a selfish carnival!

    • @trishk.7876
      @trishk.7876 Před rokem +1

      @@sirgaymeerkat1994 SO TRUE! What if governments subsidized healthy fruits and vegetables instead? Then we wouldn't need to spend so much on pharmaceuticals and hospitalizations.

    • @sirgaymeerkat1994
      @sirgaymeerkat1994 Před rokem

      @@trishk.7876 if only! 🙏

  • @gilesdesign
    @gilesdesign Před 2 lety +4

    Why did Susan point out cholesterol in meat alternatives? A vegan diet contains zero dietary cholesterol. Did she mean saturated fat?

    • @elkpaz560
      @elkpaz560 Před 2 lety +1

      If the body doesn't get enough cholesterol it makes its own.

  • @uzalsubba5438
    @uzalsubba5438 Před 11 měsíci

    In my opinion, there are some key benefits to be vegetarian. The first and foremost plausible reason is that the people who don't eat meat seem to be more younger compared to non vegetarian though they have same age. I am not pretty much sure about it, But personally i am experiencing after eating mean/ fish i always feel quite lazy😊.

    • @angelinashen7813
      @angelinashen7813 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Not really. I've met long term vegans. They look less energetic and malnourished than meat eaters.

    • @PLuMUK54
      @PLuMUK54 Před 7 měsíci

      I know several people who do not eat meat or fish who do look younger than their years. However, many vegans that I've met often look older.

  • @someguy2135
    @someguy2135 Před 3 lety +5

    Thinner people are more prone to more fragile bones.
    Vegans are thinner.
    The vegan diet is not directly responsible.
    Weight bearing exercises can compensate for being thinner.