One of the newest 'trends' when it comes to diets, happens to be following the vegan diet. For those of you not in the know, a vegan diet happens to be a plant-based diet. However, the question that most people following this diet seem to have is ‘where will you get protein from?’. It's not even uncommon to see them struggling to get their protein intake. Hence today, we have brought you 3 musts to follow when it comes to a vegan diet. Here, take a look...
Be open to eating a variety of foods: Plants provide more than enough proteins if consumed on a daily basis. Yes, even for athletes. If you eat oats in the morning, a salad at lunch, and legumes for dinner, your body will pool together all the essential amino acids from these foods and make for the protein intake your body needs.
Opt for healthy fats: Fats or carbohydrates are necessary to fuel the body with. Hormones and other molecules produced from fat are important for maintaining the balance of the biochemical reactions that in turn, help us all function effectively. Choose the right fats in the form of walnuts, basil, flax seeds or even sunflower seeds, among others.
Eat whole foods: A low-fat and a high-carb vegan diet will help in muscle recovery. A diet high in fibre helps keep bowel movements regular, decreases unhealthy cholesterol levels, and prevents hypertension and diabetes.
With these tips, be a healthy vegan!
