The good news is, studies show that vegans have better heart health and lower instances of contracting certain diseases. Those who skip meat have less of a chance of becoming obese or getting heart disease, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Vegans are also less likely to get diabetes and some kinds of cancer, especially cancers of the GI tract and of the breast, ovaries and uterus.

Going vegan might even help you live longer, especially if you also cut down on your daily calories.