People Say Why Vegan, We Say Why Not?
Veganism is currently the most in-vogue trends of the decade. Ditching the meat, fish and dairy for a complete plant-based diet has been adopted by elites, sportspeople and everyone else. Well, what is this hype about? Is it actually beneficial to ditch the animal-based food? Let’s find out below.
What do we mean by ‘going vegan’?
The vegan way of life is not just a diet, but a lifestyle. The most common interpretation is a complete animal-free diet that does not reduce animals to mere commodities. However, this healthy way of living must be extended from diet to every aspect of living, such as home decor, vegan leather, clothes and makeup!
The lifestyle of living side-by-side with animals
Animals aren’t just bred for their meat. We use them for products from soaps and cosmetics to clothing. Being a vegan means actively rejecting that exploitation and using synthetic fabrics and man-made sustainable items as a replacement.
What’s in a Vegan Diet?
From an environmental and ethical point of view, there is a plethora of benefits to a vegan food products However, a healthy vegan diet likely requires more time in the kitchen, cooking and planning meals out than a standard diet. Here’s a sample diet that you can eat, and it sounds deliciously scrumptious!
Breakfast: Toast with nut butter (peanut, almonds), plant-based milk with oatmeal pudding
Lunch: Whole wheat flat-bread/roti with veggie curry, lentils salad and coconut water
Dinner: Tofu and fried rice, grilled peppers
Dessert: Vegan brownies
All the reasons a vegan diet is better than a non-vegan one:
While we don’t want to pressure to follow a vegan diet since it can be an overwhelming experience for the newbie, our nutrition experts at Vegan Affair will shed some light on all of the reasons to adopt the vegan way of living.
Fun fact: The roman warriors and gladiators used to keep a largely vegetarian diet of barley and beans for their health and efficiency in sports.
Firstly, a plant-based diet has shown to improve insulin sensitivity. A study by researchers in accordance to the American Diabetic Association eating plan suggested that the vegan group had better blood glucose control than the control. Because of all the elimination of meat, there is also a lower risk of heart disease and cholesterol.
Secondly, a plant-based diet leads to higher fiber intakes, which likely has an impact on glycemic response as well as weight control and fullness.
Fun fact: With the advancement in food science technology, the world of vegan cuisine has seen a rise in vegan beef, fish and other meats. You can find A-Z replacements of animal alternatives in the vegan world!
Don’t worry, you can also follow the confines of veganism and eat an occasional diet of unhealthy, processed foods that you love.
Our brand, Vegan Affair has endless options for vegan food such as vegan ghee, breakfast cereals, milk, different sweeteners and delicious snacks! Take your first step to try it out, we promise you won’t regret it.
Come join us in the vegan lifestyle, and enjoy the peaceful mindfulness.
