- 3 Easy Tips on Nutrition Vegan Diet Pros and Cons “A person who does not eat, consume or use animal products.”
“And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which [is] upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which [is] the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you, it shall be for meat (Food). Gen 1:29 KJV
Vegan Or plant based nutrition is referred to the nutritional aspects of fruits and vegetables or diets. As we read earlier, those diets that do not include animal products. According to modern science and technology we have got to know that a well-planned, organized and balanced vegan diet can meet all the recommended requirements of nutrients in each and every stage of life. This diet excludes eggs, dairy products, and all foodstuffs that are originated from animals. Everything comes with the advantages as well as disadvantages.
The Pros and the Cons will be discussed here;
1 .Vegan health benefits and risks Pros; Benefits
The main vegan health benefit of a vegan diet is that it reduces the risk of heart diseases. Well known cardiologists from all around the world have recommended a vegan diet over standard American diet which is based on animal protein and animal fat. Due to high meat diet and high-fat diet intake, bloodstreams are contributed to high cholesterol which causes severe heart diseases. Many kinds of cancer are being noticed like colon cancer. This is caused just because of the high consumption of high meat or high-fat diets. Vegan diets provide people with huge amounts of fiber and this is the reason they are less likely to have colon cancer. Fiber fills you up but is not a significant source of calories. Even fast food chain Wendy’s serve a vegan meal with their black bean veggie burger.
USAtoday College had an article sharing “How to make a week’s worth of vegan meals for under$30 from Trader Joe’s
2.Vegan health benefits and risks Cons; Risks
B12 is an essential part of the human body which is not found naturally in plant foods which have been washed verily. That is why experts recommend B12 supplements to those who follow the vegan diet strictly.
Veganism Deficiency of B12 can cause anemia, nerve damages and other serious health related issues. Calcium deficiency increases the risk of osteoporosis which is an age-related condition in which the bones become weak and can break very easily. DHA and EPA deficiency are being caused. They both are essential omega 3 fatty acids. There are no known vegan diets that source fatty acids. A lack of this nutrient can cause learning difficulties, memory problems, depression and other serious and severe issues. Other supplements that are being recommended by the nutritionists and experts are the calcium supplement. The human body requires a certain amount of calcium to work properly. But vegan diets do not consist of calcium in such amount that would fulfill the requirements of the human body. This results in calcium deficiency. The second major essential thing is amino acids to the human body. But most plant-based proteins are incomplete. They do not provide all of the required amino acids to the human body. Soy is the only complete protein in a whole of the plant world.
That is why it is necessary to have a balanced diet. That means to add a bit of everything to keep your body going and enhance your health. And if you are a strict vegan follower, don’t forget to have your supplements on time to rejuvenate your life.
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