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1-Citation: Jessica Brown,” Are there healthy benefits to going vegan?”, Future, BBC, Jan 2020  

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200122-are-there-health-benefits-to-going-vegan  

2.Summary: In this article, Jessica Brown voices how many people have been transitioning to a vegan diet and discusses the upsides and downsides. One concern Brown stated was the potential lack of vitamin B12. This vitamin helps to combat nerve damage and is found in meat, fish, eggs, and dairy. It is recommended that 1.5 micrograms of this vitamin be consumed every day. A recently conducted study conducted at the University of Oxford with people who eat vegan diets indicated that they have a lower risk of heart disease, but a higher risk of stroke. According to Marco Springman, senior environmental sustainability, and public health researcher at the University of Oxford, it is unlikely a vegan diet can cause iron deficiency if you eat fruit and vegetables of all colors.  

3.Reflection: I believe this article sheds light on some misconceptions on the vegan diet, especially when it comes to iron deficiency. This article also points out the health benefits of veganism. Up staining from eating meat and other animal by products has many benefits, but also requires much research to sustain a balanced diet. I personally enjoyed reading this article as a person transitioning to a vegan diet. It helps to read different perspectives on the subject. 

4.Rhectorical Analysis: The author Jessica Brown is a freelance journalist. She has been published in many news outlets such as BBC, CNN, The Guardian, and Insider business. By Referring studies done by prestigious institutions, Brown successfully presents arguments that display the pros and cons of having a vegan diet. Brown’s freelance employment free’s her to research and write about whatever she is passionate about. 

5.Genre Analysis: Jessica Brown authored this article because of an increase in people transitioning to a vegan diet. She gathered all the necessary research and laid out the facts to justify whether there are health benefits to a vegan diet. 

6.Key Quotes:” While the evidence isn’t very strong for the vegan diet specifically, Cade says, the vegan diet seems to be linked to better general health, apart from bone density and fractures, which may be more common due to possible lower calcium intake, and the likelihood of B12 deficiency” 

“Vegans have a lower body mass index (BMI) which means better cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease. The vegan diet is much like any other. It can help to lower your risk of disease or increase it – depending on the foods you eat.” 

I chose these quotes because they convey the purpose of the article. They also prove that being vegan has health benefits but can also be harmful if not researched properly.