What you need to know for those who want to become a vegan

An increasing number of people in our days become vegetarians and vegans from many different motives: some He wants to strengthen the health of someone feel sorry for the animals, while others said that it was This diet allows to lose weight. But before finally abandon products of animal origin, it is necessary to know all the pros and cons vegan diet.

Vegan Diet

So vegan diet   based only on plant foods - it no eggs or milk, or any animal foods in general. Many authoritative studies show that vegans have lower body mass index. So that vegan diet   really helps to lose weight. But not only! Do vegans also happens reduced risk of diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

And now a little about the cons. In supporters of vegan diets are deficient in certain nutrients, are present in animals and dairy products, such as vitamin B12, omega-3, vitamins A and D, iron, zinc and calcium. All these vitamins and other nutrients are very important for the regulation mood and energy, as well as other functions. So it is necessary to compensate for vegans them, which must be lean on fruit and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans or bean seeds.

Any person who is going to become a vegan is necessary, first of all, meet with your doctor or nutritionist to discuss the effect of this diet on their health. After all, every body is different and someone coped well with vegan regime food, and someone he does may be contraindicated. (READ MORE)

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