Is Being Vegan Actually Healthier? The Balanced Truth
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2023 review in the *European Heart Journal*, well-planned vegan diets are associated with reduced levels of 'bad' LDL cholesterol and other cardiometabolic risk factors. But is being vegan actually healthier overall? The answer is nuanced, as it depends heavily on what you choose to eat.