Key points from article :
Research examining link between plant-based diets and longevity has produced mixed results.
Vegans had a 15% lower risk of dying prematurely from all cause.
Research suggests that diets loaded with these plant foods may help people live longer.
Vegan diets are often rich in nutritious compounds.
These safeguards them against obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease.
Nutrient-poor vegan diets may even lower life expectancy.
Research also shows that vegans may be less likely to smoke or drink alcohol.
To maximize longevity-promoting effects, replace processed foods with whole plant foods.
Differences in vegan diet quality partly explain why they don't always outlive non-vegans.
Overall, more studies needed to prove longevity effects.
