Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The top causes of human mortality are cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. One in five deaths globally are caused by an unhealthy diet. A diet comprised of whole plant foods has been shown to be the most healthy choice for people, animals and the planet as a whole. This video explores the health benefits of such diets. These include decreases in cholesterol and improved gut health. The growth hormones and other chemicals found in red and processed meat and poultry increase cancer risks. Plant-based diets decrease cancer risks by 15%, with risks of some cancers such as those of the prostate, breast and ovaries deceased by 30%. Cardiovascular disease risks are also decreased by 30%. As well as substantially lowering the risks of the major causes of human mortality, plant-based diets have been shown to be effective in treating existing cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.