Enjoy a Plant-Based Diet
Table Of Contents Toggle the Table of Contents Tofu and tempeh are good ways to enjoy a plant-based diet: Legumes: Nuts and nut butter are other reasons to enjoy a plant-based diet: Seeds: Calcium-fortified plant milk and yoghurts: Algae is also another way to enjoy a plant-based diet: Whole grains: Sprouted and fermented plant foods: Fruits and vegetables: WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF A PLANT-BASED DIET? 5 POTENTIAL PLANT-BASED NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES Vitamin B12 Vitamin D Omega-3 is also to enjoy a plant-based diet Iron A TYPICAL MEAT-FREE MONDAY FOOD DIARY Click on the Table of Contents to navigate. How to enjoy a plant-based diet There is no one right way to eat for everyone. We are all different and what works for one person may not work for the next. However, with more and more people choosing to follow a vegan lifestyle I hope this plant-based eating blog will be of interest. The extent to which plant-based sources can provide excellent sources of nutrition is endless. With a balanced vegan diet, you can help yourself become the healthiest version of yourself. For those starting Veganuary this month, these minimally processed substitute animal products can be seen as ideal replacements. Tofu and tempeh are good ways to enjoy a plant-based diet: versatile protein-rich alternatives to meat, fish, poultry and eggs. Legumes: Beans, lentils and peas are excellent sources of many nutrients. Nuts and nut butter are other reasons to enjoy a plant-based diet: Most nuts are good sources of iron, fibre, magnesium, zinc, selenium and vitamin E with almonds, walnuts and pistachios the most nutritious varieties. Seeds: Hemp, chia and flaxseeds are also sources of protein and omega-3 fatty acids Alpha Linoleic Acid (ALA). That Protein I Heart Pumpkin and Chia Seeds Super Protein is a great source of ALA. Calcium-fortified plant milk and yoghurts: In order to achieve your recommended daily allowance of calcium, opt for fortified varieties with vitamins B12 and D. Algae is also another way to enjoy a plant-based diet: Spirulina Chlorella is the source of complete protein that isn’t animal-based, they have added the bonus of containing Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA), the most active Omega-3 fatty acid. Whole grains: Spelt, amaranth, brown rice protein and quinoa (technically a seed) are all great sources of complex carbs, fibre, iron, B-vitamins and are especially high in protein. Sprouted and fermented plant foods: Tempeh, miso, sauerkraut and kimchi all contain probiotics and vitamin K2. Fruits and vegetables: Leafy greens such as spinach, kale and bok choy are both particularly high in iron, calcium and other key nutrients. WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF A PLANT-BASED DIET? Plant-based diets have an array of health benefits including a 15% lower risk of developing or dying from cancer; reducing symptoms of arthritis and reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Those that follow a plant-based diet also tend to be slimmer than those who don’t; with studies demonstrating vegans have a lower body mass index (BMI) than non-vegans. This lower BMI trend may be […]
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