Go Vegan For Health

I am vegan because I do not like meat, never have.  However there are some great benefits to be vegan.

Two thirds of deaths in the UK are from Heart Disease, Cancer and Strokes.  It is well documented that we should all eat more fruit and vegetables and reduce meat intake for optimum health.

World Health organisations recommends that we reduce the intake of red meat and preserved meats.   Increase our intake of vegetables, fruit, fibre and wholegrains.  Reduce saturated fat which is found in milk and meat.  Include healthy fats into the diet for example flaxseed or hempseed oils.   Eggs contain a concentrated amount of cholesterol and dairy products and meat contain high levels of saturated fat.

Proteins are easily found in beans, vegetables, nuts and grains,  calcium is found in many plants especially in green vegetables.  Iron is also found in plant sources.  B12 can be added into the diet through fortified foods and is an important part of vegan diet.

We can get everything we need from a varied plant based diet.  A number of athletes are adopting a  vegan diet and proving to be successful.

The vegan society produce some great leaflets on healthy eating.  Here is the link to their site.

www.vegansociety.com