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The debate over whether a meat-based or vegan diet is healthy or not has been going on for years and is likely to linger on for decades.
The discourse has now evolved to on-ground and social media campaigns as each group tries to boast the benefits of their eating in innovative and sometimes scientific ways.
As the opinions, observations, and recommendations about vegan and meat-based food are highly subjective, it's not possible to come to one conclusion.
But now, a set of identical twins have come up with a more pragmatic approach in deciding what is best or 'healthieast'.
Hugo and Ross Turner participated in a study that involved one of them going on a plant-based diet while the other ate meat.
Hugo stopped eating meat and dairy for 12 weeks and Ross decided to stick to a diet that had meat, fish, and dairy.
The experiment, which was actually part of a study by Kings College London, saw the two consume the same amount of calories each day and carry out the same gym exercises.
I was on the vegan diet and it really does take a hit on your body," Hugo told BBC, admitting the switch to a plant-based diet wasn't easy.
He said he was eating a lot more fruits and nuts than he used to. This meant his sugar levels were satiated during the day and he had more energy. On the other hand, his meat-eating twin brother said he felt 'very energetic' on some days and low on other days. In other words, his energy levels werent consistent.
But Hugo's energy levels were pretty much the same throughout his diet.
Another notable difference was the change in their gut bacteria. Hugo said the diversity of his gut bacteria dropped but his brother's remained the same.
By the end of 12-weeks, Hugo saw drops in his total body weight and cholesterol level. But the two said there wasn't 'a huge difference if any'. Hugo dropped from 185 pounds to 181. His brother gained fat and his weight increased to 189 pounds.
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Identical twins go on vegan and meat-based diets for 12 weeks to see what's 'healthiest'- here's what they found - Times Now
