We're vegetarians, but still eat pretty unhealthy. for the new year my goal is to go vegan (plant based and raw).please tell me about the benefits.

Vegan Diet: Eating animal fats and proteins has been shown in studies to raise a person's risk of developing cancer, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, heart disease, and a number of other illnesses and conditions. The fat and protein content of cow's milk is very different from human milk - vegans say that we are not designed for consuming cow's milk.