What Are the Benefits of Being on a Vegetarian Diet?

​Many people have heard that they should follow a plant based diet. Especially in the wake of films such as “Forks over Knives,” people are wondering: What are the benefits of a vegetarian diet?

We recently had the privilege of attending the 6th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition (ICVN) at Loma Linda University. There we spoke with Claus Leitzmann Ph.D, an internationally recognized expert on nutrition. He was more than willing to answer our questions.

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Jon Ewald, MD

Jon Ewald grew up in Minnesota and has a love for the outdoors. He obtained his medical degree at Loma Linda University, graduating in 2020. He is currently completing his residency in Radiology at University of Pittsburgh.