The first thing that comes to mind when some people hear about a whole-food plant-based diet (WFPD) is that it's vegetarian or vegan, but this is not always the case. A registered dietitian, Jillian Kubala, wrote on Healthline that WFPD is more of a lifestyle. She said a plant-based diet depends ...
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READ MORE +Switching to a vegan diet can, of course, be great for your health. It gives you the chance to get more of your nutrients from plant-based options like whole-grains, nuts, seeds, beans, legumes, fruits and vegetables which are loaded with vitamins, minerals and fibre. However, going vegan may also ...
READ MORE +Protein is an essential nutrient for bone density, muscle, and skin health, it is a crucial component in every diet. If you're following a plant-based diet, then beans and legumes are an excellent choice for you to get your protein in. There are a lot of beans and legumes out there, but which ones ...
READ MORE +You do not have to be vegan to follow a plant-based diet. Plant-based diets are those which consist primarily of wholegrains, fruits, and vegetables, and limit the amount of refined, processed and animal-derived foods. Since the issue of climate change is now more pressing than ever, changing to ...
READ MORE +Why aren’t there more vegan men? A Vegan Society survey in 2018 indicated 63% of those identifying as vegan were female while only 37% were men. The Telegraph meanwhile reported on a study in 2018 that men fear social shame if ordering the vegetarian option in a restaurant. So, what's it like being ...
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