An Ethical, Evidence-Based Nutrition Guide from Dr Michael Greger

In 2016, after reviewing the existing scientific evidence, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics declared that plant-based diets (including a vegan diet), if well-planned, are appropriate, adequate, and healthy for all age groups and all stages of an individual's life, from infancy to old age. [1] Furthermore, they stated that plant-based diets reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and various cancers. The evidence is so strong that recently, the American and Canadian Diabetes Associations have also recognized these diets for the prevention and treatment of diabetes.[2]

This is good news, because by shifting our dietary lifestyle towards a plant-based approach, we can not only help our mental and physical health in the spirit of self-love, but also play an effective role in reducing animal suffering and creating a comfortable life for them[3], preventing irreversible climate change and global warming[4], and reducing the mental and physical suffering of workers in animal industries[5], helping their transition towards agricultural and horticultural industries.

In this booklet, prepared by Dr. Greger, a physician and nutrition specialist, we become acquainted with a sample of a healthy, evidence-based, plant-based dietary plan and learn its principles (accompanied by numerous and diverse sources in Persian).