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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Vegan diet beats Mediterranean diet when it comes to jump-starting weight loss, scientists find

Switching to a vegan diet can help promote weight loss by reducing inflammation, a new study suggests.

Scientists compared a plant-based diet with a so-called “Mediterranean diet” – one that includes moderate amounts of fish, poultry, dairy and eggs – and found that eliminating these altogether resulted in a net reduction in the body’s production of acid.

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