Veganism seems to be the buzzword of the hour, but do you know what is veganism? Would it benefit you? Is it something you should try? Author Justin Kaye breaks it down for us.
What is Veganism?
The vegan lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular these days. Also known as a plant-based diet, vegans do not eat any food from animal sources including red meat, chicken, eggs, dairy, and honey.
People who choose to see veganism as a lifestyle rather than just a way of eating also avoid animal products in the form of leather, fur, or any other clothing item made out of animal products. People go vegan for many reasons including health, animal rights, and the environment. My eBook will focus mostly on a plant-based diet and its health benefits. Please keep in mind just because a diet is free of meat doesn’t mean that it is healthy!
Top 10 Benefits of Veganism
- Better Mood: Research is suggesting they are happier than meat eaters
- Disease Fighting: When done right the diet is naturally low in fat and cholesterol, and has been shown to reduce heart disease risk. Epidemiological data has shown vegetarians suffer less from diseases caused by modern western diets (coronary heart disease, hypertension, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cancers). This must
be attributed to a higher intake of fiber, phytonutrients, and antioxidants. - Lean Figure: Vegans typically weigh less as a result of a diet that has fewer calories in the form of grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables.
- Less Toxicity: Plant sources are safer than animal foods. Particularly when consuming organic fruits and vegetables. Food-borne illnesses, antibiotics, bacteria, parasites, and chemical toxins are more common in commercial meat, poultry, and seafood when compared to plant foods.
- Saving the Planet: Plant-based diet is better for the planet as it requires less energy and farmland to feed a vegan.
- Sight: Vegans tend to have better sight.
- Money Saving: Plant foods tend to be less expensive except for a few delicacies
- Better Athletic Performances: A high carb/low fat and vitamin and mineral-rich vegetarian diet may be optimal for sports performance.
- Supporting Animal Rights: Animal welfare is improved.
- Longevity: Vegans have been found to enjoy longer and healthier lives
About Justin Kaye
Writing this book has been a very exciting experience to take on, and it is the result of spending years experimenting with healthy food choices over the years.
I’ve been a vegan for over 2 years now and it took me a while to get used to eating a whole, food plant-based diet and the tasty recipes that you will find in this book. But now brands like Tofurkey, Gardein, Beyond Meat, Tofutti, and so many more came out with meat substitutes that can make cooking a lot more fun, tasty, and quick!
In this book, you will find the total estimated macronutrient for each recipe. What are macronutrients? Macronutrients are nutrients required in large amounts, for example, protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
Macronutrients are essential in our diet because each macro plays a vital part in the human diet, especially for muscle building and weight loss. Switching to a whole food, Plant-based Vegan Diet was the best choice I made and I hope the recipes found in his book will help you perform better, recover faster, and feel great!
If you missed part 1 of this series click here to read Making the Switch to a Plant-based Diet.
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