7 Things That Happen To Your Body When You Stop Eating Meat

• Lower risk of type 2 diabetes

Unfortunately, according to Forks over Knives, 38 percent of Americans suffer from pre-diabetes, a precursor of type 2 diabetes. The study found that animal protein, especially the one coming from processed and red meat, contributes to the higher risk of getting this disease. Meat is often associated with this illness because of the animal fat, animal-based iron, and nitrate preservatives present in it which were discovered deteriorate the health of the pancreatic cells, contribute to gain of weight, impede the insulin-related processes, and increase inflammation. On the other hand, a plant-based diet is capable of bettering and even reversing diabetes.

• Optimal genes

The antioxidants and other beneficial nutrients coming from whole plant foods were found to be able to change the gene expression and thus, better the way in which the cells repair the damaged DNA. Moreover, positive lifestyle changes, including plant-based diet, were found to lower the expression of cancer genes in men with prostate cancer.

• Healthy gut microbiome
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