Russell Grant Magazine - March 2022 (MARCH622)

VEGAN NEWS We all know eating more plants is good for us and the planet, but some say the benefits of a vegan diet extend to our love lives too. Who doesn’t want better circulation and stamina, for a more enjoyable evening for all involved?

EuroNews have confirmed a survey in 2020 discovered that 84 per cent of vegetarians reported satisfaction with their sex lives, compared to only 59 per cent of meat eaters.

But crucially - 95 per cent of vegan participants said they were satisfied.

So why do vegans purport to have better sex?

Red meat can make for a heavy meal, often leaving you feeling lethargic and sleepy afterwards which is not the sexiest mood to be in. Whereas vegetables don’t leave you bloated or tired in the same way. In fact, research suggests there is a link between B vitamins, found in spinach, sprouts and oranges, and serotonin production. This is one of the chemicals in your brain that makes you happy but also nominate them too. This year more than 42,000+ UK vegans voted for their favourite vegan products of the year.

But, hang on, we all know the saying about beans, and it’s true, beans can cause flatulence.

Not ideal for a romantic evening. What’s the best dish to eat before you jump into bed?

“The Mediterranean diet has long been known to support a healthy heart, but research has also shown these benefits may extend to sexual health – reducing the risk of erectile dysfunction and preserving sexual function,” explains London-based nutritionist Lily Soutter who works with Future Farm.

“So, by eating less meat, moderate fish and dairy, small amounts of red wine and having an emphasis on plant-based foods, things could certainly be looking up in the bedroom.”

“What’s more, red and processed meat appear to have the greatest effect on the environment out of any type of food. Shifting our diets to encompass more plant-based protein, may even help to cultivate a more environmentally sustainable diet,” says Soutter.

Insider have reported that Arnold Schwarzenegger says he's been 80% vegan the past 5 years and his 'bad' cholesterol is now so low his doctor thought he 'might be a different person' The bodybuilding legend said he'd been eating a mostly plantbased diet for the past five years and it significantly lowered his cholesterol.

The seven-time Mr. Olympia has been outspoken about the benefits of a vegan diet for health, inspiring a generation of vegan bodybuilders to build muscle on plant-based diets.

Image: Twitter @Schwarzenegger