Arnold Schwarzenegger claims vegan diet reversed his ‘bad’ cholesterol

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his latest email newsletter.The “Terminator” actor, 74, has spent the last five years eating an 80% vegan diet — with room for the occasional steak or Austrian wiener schnitzel — saying it helped him feel “healthier and younger overall.”He even said it lowered his low-density lipoprotein, also known as LDL, which has been directly linked to high-risk heart disease. “My bad cholesterol number is so low that my doctor thought I might be a different person,” wrote Schwarzenegger, who is also an avid gym-goer.The former governor of California regularly encourages plant-based diets and has spoken out about environmental concerns.Schwarzenegger was even featured in a James Cameron documentary called “The Game Changers” — available on Netflix — that demonstrated the connection of a plant-based lifestyle to overall fitness.According to a Gallup poll from 2018, 3% of the US population is vegan, and the survey noted that sales of plant-based products are steadily increasing.A vegan or plant-based lifestyle has been linked to a plethora of health benefits, including a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes, as well as helping to maintain a healthy weight..