Vegan diets have become more popular in the recent past, with more people trying them for animal welfare, health and even religious reasons. These diets are low in cholesterol and saturated fats, provide an abundance of nutrients and are also high in dietary fibre. While some people may be worried about not getting enough nutrients required [...]
Proteins are necessary to keep your body healthy--they are well known as the building blocks of the body. Your body breaks this down into amino acids that then promote cell growth and repair damaged tissues. Proteins also take longer to digest than carbohydrates making them last longer in your stomach--giving you more energy for the day. [...]
For those of us following a vegan lifestyle, optimizing adequate protein is not difficult, but it does take conscious planning and consideration. First of all, how much protein do we really need per day? The DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or 0.36 grams per pound. This amounts to: 56 grams [...]
