article_snippet: The study, which followed nearly 78,000 people and was published in the Journal of American Medical Association, adds to the growing body of evidence touting the health benefits of a plant-based diet.
article_snippet: Another study, reviewing data from 39 separate studies showing that a plant based diet leads to an average drop in blood pressure similar to 30-60 minutes of exercise per day.
article_snippet: Yet another study from last year found an average weight loss of nearly 7.5 pounds for vegetarians.
article_snippet: While evidence shows the health benefits of reducing red meat consumption, another study from last year highlights the differences between even a fully vegetarian diet and a pescetarian diet.
article_snippet: Nutritionist Lisa Drayer agrees.
article_snippet: But despite the caveat, Nutritionist Lisa Drayer is optimistic.