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Veganism is not unhealthy. It can actually be go for your body. Meat is not a essential part of the diet. The same proteins found in meat are also found in beans,rice, nuts, and soy beans. Being vegan reduces the chance of high cholesterol/Heart disease.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoA vegan diet takes serious planning. You don't just eliminate all animal products and hope for the best. Millions of people follow a vegan eating plan with no ill effects. There are innumerable website and countless books that details how you can safely, and healthfully change your diet to a vegan eating plan. Have a look at these websites: http://www.vegansociety.com/become-a-vegan/ AND Vegan.com AND features.peta.org/VegetarianStarterKit/index.asp
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A vegan diet is abstaining from usage of animal products such as eggs,milk,cheese etc. and alternatives such as soy milk ,coconut milk, and almond milk are used instead of milk.But starting a vegan life for many of us can be difficult but it isn’t impossible and can be achieved one step at a time ,such as replacing their regular milk with soy milk,almond milk or even coconut milk.Similarly quitting one item at a time can help one in turning their food habits and preference into vegan.
There are a number of benefits of turning towards veganism ,these include the betterment of the environment,improvement of one’s health as well as athletic performance.
These are the 5 ways how a vegan diet can improve one’s health and also help in enhancing one’s athletic performance :
1)A plant based diet can help in reducing the total cholesterol,LDL and HDL levels as compared to a normal diet.
2)Eating vegan food like fruits and vegetables can help in boosting one’s memory.
3)A vegan diet can also be beneficial in lifting up one’s mood as well.An individual eating a vegan diet has fewer chances of depression.
4)A plant based diet as mentioned above is free of cholesterol thereby improving the thickness of blood and this helps more oxygen reach the muscles therefore improving athletic performance.
5)Meat consumption increases cholesterol levels which impairs athletic performance but as you know a vegan diet does the opposite and reduces high cholesterol levels thereby improving a athletes performance and recovery.
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∙ 14y agoNo. If done properly a vegan diet is very beneficial to health. Click on the link below, under 'Related links' for more information.
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∙ 9y agoYes. As long as you are eating plenty of vegetables, legumes, fruits, small amounts of nuts and seeds, and a B12 supplement, vegan diets are safe.
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Does anybody ever actually use vegan diets?
There are many people who actually use vegan diets! Their reasons for going vegan differ, but there are many people out there who choose to live their lives as vegans.
Should children go on vegan diets to lose weight?
Yes! You will want to make sure what nutrients you are missing when you eat an all vegan diet and make sure that your children get these vitamins and nutrients in other foods. It can be very safe and healthy!
Where can I go to get information on vegan diets?
The key to making this diet work for you is to understand what nutrients are missing from the foods that you are not consuming and to learn how to balance your meals without these foods. You can find out more information on vegan diets at www.mayoclinic.com
Is Turbinado sugar vegan?
Yes, turbinado is vegan. It is often used as a replacement for refined granulated white sugar in recipes. The reason why your traditional white refined sugar is not considered vegan (or vegetarian), is because most refineries (not all) use the bone char method of making the sugar white. Turbinado sugar uses the expel-press method. It's safe for vegan diets.
What are some common popular diets?
Some of the most popular diets out there has to be the zone and Atkins diet were carbohydrates are and the vegetarian and vegan diets were no animal products are allowed for consumption.
What are some examples of vegan diets for runners?
Click on the related links further down this page to go to the vegan fitness/ runners websites.
Is The Zone Diet safe?
No diets are safe......diets are only meant for temporary achievements!!
Is it healthy to be a vegan during pregnancy?
Yes. I know numerous vegan women that have had healthy vegan pregnancies. The American Dietetic Association's position paper on veganism states that, ". . . appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. Well-planned vegetarian diets are appropriate for individuals during all stages of the life-cycle including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood and adolescence and for athletes." For more information about vegan pregnancy, click on the links below -
What are some vegetarian diets?
Some vegetarian diets include the Vegan diet. I believe they eat special types of food and no meat as vegetarians do. You can also find more on the computer.
Do vegan diets harm you in any way?
If you don't consume enough nutrients, such as protein and calcium, then a vegan diet can harm you because these are nutrients from main food groups you aren't eating.
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How do vegans replace animal products in their diets?
What are some good vegan recipes?
Most recipe books and online food sites will have a section catering to vegetarian and or vegan diets. Make sure that you are clear about your dietary restrictions before buying food.
