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Vegetarian Athletes

Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

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Effects of Vegetarian Diet on Physical Fitness and Diabetes Control

This chapter discusses a study comparing vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets in diabetics, finding that the vegetarian group experienced better physical fitness and improved insulin sensitivity. It also explores the psychological factors that may have contributed to the vegetarian group's positive attitude towards exercise and highlights the superior effects of a vegetarian diet on weight loss, cholesterol levels, and visceral fat loss.

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