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fitness matters
by Jason Blough, Certified Personal Trainer

Expert Answers to Your Health and Wellness Questions

Question: the diet is (and veganism is very
strict), the harder it is to maintain
I have a friend who follows a in the long run. In addition,
vegan lifestyle, and she’s trying animal foods are high in several
to get me to do the same. Is this key nutrients that positively
something you’d recommend for affect your health. They also add
improving overall health and unique textures and flavors to
wellness? a given meal, and enhance the
palatability of a number of dishes.
Answer: In the end, it’s important to eat
a balanced, nutrient-dense diet
This is a tough question, that incorporates all of the major
and one that finds passionate food groups. Though I personally
supporters on both sides of the wouldn’t advocate veganism, I
fence. Nutritionally-speaking, would strongly encourage you to
there are clear benefits to following make plant-based foods a larger
more of a vegetarian lifestyle, part of your diet. Then, you can
and some studies even indicate make the personal decision as to
the reversal of several chronic whether veganism is right for you.
diseases. That said, the stricter

About the author: Jason Blough is the Club Manager/Certified Personal
Trainer at Anytime Fitness in Thurmont. To submit a question for future
articles, please contact the author at [email protected].

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