Go vegan to lose weight, new research suggests

The reduced calorie and fat intake, and increased fibre intake, of the vegan diet might be what gives it the edge over the Mediterranean diet. — AFP

Forget olive oil, fragrant herbs and stuffed vegetables, the Medi-terranean diet, which has conquered the world with its flavours and health benefits, could now be dethroned by the vegan diet, new research suggests.

While the two diets aren’t that far removed from one another, the vegan regime could be a better option for weight loss, controlling cholesterol and insulin sensitivity, according to a new study from the US-based nonprofit research and advocacy organisation Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.