August 1, 2011
Meal replacements – how to be a healthy vegetarian or vegan
If you are a vegan or vegetarian, you have got to try out our fantastic dairy and gluten free meal replacement, MEALtime Protein Drink.
MEALtime is a soya-based protein drink liquid meal high in quality protein, complex carbohydrates and nutrients. This protein powder drink (with added psyllium husks for colon cleansing and detoxification), is a great solution for vegetarians and vegans looking to ensure a well-balanced diet and sustain high energy levels. In addition, it is dairy and gluten free, which makes it perfect for individuals with tummy troubles and those who suffer from coeliac disease and dairy allergies.
THE HEALTH CHALLENGE
If you are a vegan or vegetarian, you will inevitably be aware of how difficult it can be to make certain that you are getting all of the vitamins, minerals and nutrients that you need on a daily basis.
Plant-based diets pose certain problems that vegans and vegetarians should bear in mind. For example, they very often have a worringly low intake of protein, vitamin B12, calcium, iron, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids. There are also specific nutrients (notably B12) that are found mainly in animal-based products or are not absorbed as well in their plant form.
WHAT’S A VEGAN / VEGETARIAN TO DO?
Well, the early steps are to diligently plan a well-balanced eating regimen, which reflects both the pros and the disbenefits of a vegan or vegetarian life, monitor your weight and exercise regularly. Vegan and vegetarian dietary plans can be perfectly nutrient-packed, but certain steps should be taken to ensure optimum nutritional content.
Protein
Nutritional guidelines advise that, as a rule of thumb, around 10-15% of our total calories should be sourced from protein. It is vital for maintaining muscle and bone mass, for keeping the immune system robust and for preventing tiredness.
It can be a challenge to get enough protein (and, more specifically, the amino acid lysine) into a vegan or vegetarian diet. One of the most efficient ways to do this is to eat several servings of legume-based foodstuffs on a daily basis. obviously, you need to eat what you like, but it is worth noting that plant foods such as soy, legumes, nuts, and seeds all contain a fantastic amount of protein.
The value of meal replacements / supplements
A common issue is that, in many instances, vegans and vegetarians do not take in enough calories or protein to maintain their weight. Similarly, unless their dietary plans are carefully planned, it is easy for them to become deficient in a number of nutrients (as mentioned above). For example, not everyone likes legumes!
Meal replacement powders and/or dietary supplements are brilliant ways to improve the nutritional content of a vegan or vegetarian eating regimen and make certain that you are getting all of the protein, vitamins and minerals that you need on a daily basis.
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