Research has also shown that individuals who follow a low fat, plant-based diet plan will have a greater degree of success at weight loss and improve their insulin sensitivity than those who follow a diet which includes both meat and vegetables. This research was published in the September issue of The American Journal of Medicine. Other studies show that obesity and individuals who suffer from being overweight are less prevalent in populations which follow a plant-based diet. (45,46,47)
On a worldwide basis researchers have found that vegetarian populations experience lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease and other life-threatening illnesses. Because the vegetarian diet consists of complex carbohydrates the individuals who eat a vegetarian diet often feel full longer than those who eat simple carbohydrates. By enjoying an unlimited servings of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and other healthy foods individuals who eat a vegetarian diet often are able to lose weight without feeling hungry.