What is a vegan diet?
Going vegan
A vegan diet is similar to a vegetarian diet except that ALL animal products are avoided, including eggs, milk, honey and any foods containing gelatin, or other animal by-products.
People follow a vegan diet to be healthier, or for ethical reasons to help preserve the environment or protect animals. Strict vegans don't use any products derived from animals, such as leather, etc.
The benefits of being a vegan
Vegans tend to take in a lot more nutrients from fruit, vegetables and grains, and generally have healthier body weights.
They also avoid a lot of cholesterol and saturated fat that is found in animal products. Being on a vegan diet can help lower the risk of certain cancers and heart disease.
Get in the right nutrients
Going vegan means that you need to be diligent about getting in enough protein, nutrients and vitamins. Luckily there are plenty of substitutes available, but it's best to do your research properly or speak to a dietitian.
Recommended reading: Go vegetarian to reach or maintain your goal weight
-
Q&A: Which Is Better to Skip at Dinner Out: The Bread Basket or Dessert?
The question: You always hear experts say you should pick one treat at
-
How Your Metabolism Changes in Your 20s, 30s, and 40s
When you’re a kid, you can wolf down candy bars, fast food, and
-
Should you weigh yourself daily?
-
6 Ways to stick to your weight-loss goals at work
-
Stock your refrigerator with low-fat yoghurt
-
Six Apps That Help You Lose Weight
Anyone who has ever struggled to get off the couch and hit the gym kno
- DON'T MISS
- Simple way to stop eating after dinner
- Increase workout duration and lose weight quicker
- 3 Reasons DIETS ‘stop working’ and how to FIX them
- HOW TO TIGHTEN SKIN AFTER WEIGHT LOSS? 10 WAYS
- 5 Crucial Things to Do if Youre Exercising for Weight Loss
- Muscular dystophy and weight
- Burn calories by being charitable
- Tips for a balanced diet and weight-loss plan: How much is too much?
- Gastric bypass surgery: Who is it for?
- Avoid mayonnaise and avoid weight gain
