vegetarian vegan facts
Posted in Vegan Stuff on 05/29/2011 05:45 am by adminVegetarian Vegan facts
Why are there apparently no vegetarian / fast-food restaurants vegan?
This is something so obvious to me that should be happening. I do not understand. Such a place would only have positive results, in my opinion: - alternative ingredients - More people would be able to eat food - As health conscious society is now, would fit many of the requirements - would open the minds of many people that not eating meat does not mean eating grass - Less food contamination, I think - Children are encouraged to eat more fruits and vegetables and try new things - prices will most likely be a little lower (If done properly, prices must be lower) - The food / service would be faster! Remove meat and meals not taken the time to prepare all meat dishes out there, is a vegetarian / vegan substitute that tastes so good, often the same. I know there's no meat in traditional restaurants, but why Why not drive-thru/fast food?
Unfortunately, only 1% of Americans enjoy a vegan diet. We are addicted to foods that are high of dubious nutritional value. A full menu of fresh foods with complex carbohydrates is more expensive than cheap ingredients used in KFC and McDonald's. These restaurants use natural flavorings called for better taste. MSG and aspartame are harmful additives, but to win taste tests hands down. This means you lose 99% of people immediately. Your costs for organic fresh produce are much higher. People choose food on the basis of characteristics flavor and addictive. The closest we have to a healthy fast food restaurant is Subway, but use shortcuts family and patients to improve flavors and reduce costs. If I was only interested in making money fast, I copy of McDonald's or KFC. You can make a killing in more ways than one. For now, I'm happy to do my own fast food: green smoothies, fruits, whole vegetables, bean sprouts, brown rice, raw nuts / seeds and whole grains. I do not trust where a fast food establishment to maintain a high degree of integrity. I suspect that many vegans would feel the same way.
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Vegetarian and Vegan Facts & Questions
What Do Vegans Eat - Is This Diet Healthy
Of all the classifications of vegetarians, vegans are among the strictest. Vegans omit all animal products (including eggs and dairy) as well as foods containing animal-derived ingredients. In other words, a vegan diet consists of plant-based foods only.
Now there are several myths about vegans and whether such a lifestyle is healthy. However, we will dispel many such myths in this article. One is that because a vegan diet consists of no meat it is unhealthy. However, a carefully planned vegan diet is just as healthy than a carefully planned meat-based diet. In fact, such carefully planned vegan diets have been proven to be even more healthy and nutritious than conventional diets.
Another myth is that a vegan diet is void of protein, calcium and Vitamin B-12. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. For starters, a vegan diet offers a variety of sources of protein including grain foods, nuts, beans and tofu, just to name a few. You may have even heard the myth that animal protein is superior to vegetable protein. This is indeed a myth and is easily dis-proven by the fact that high levels of protein steal calcium from bones leading to osteoporosis. Furthermore, it has been found that the typical Western diet contains too much protein. In short, a variety of plant foods eaten throughout the day can meet protein requirements. Regarding calcium, there are several plant foods that are excellent sources of calcium. Green, leafy, low-oxalate vegetables such as collard greens, bok choy, broccoli, Chinese cabbage and kale are not only all great sources of calcium, but the body easily absorbs the calcium from these food sources. Lastly, regarding Vitamin B-12, foods such as nutritional yeast, fortified cereal, fortified soy milk, tempeh, miso, and other plant foods when consumed regularly throughout the day provide plenty of Vitamin B-12.
Notwithstanding all the myths a vegan diet offers a variety of benefits which are undeniable. Furthermore, the decision to adopt this diet is a personal one. That said, before making judgements and falling prey to the untruths about veganism keep an open mind and continue to educate yourself. There is much to discover about this very unique diet and lifestyle.
About the Author
Amirah Bellamy is a Vegan Transitional Coach, Vegan Fitness Meal Planning Expert, and Author. To learn more about her fabulous Vegetarian Meal Plans and Healthy Eating eBook or to INSTANTLY grab her FREE Vegetarian Starter Kit go to www.AmirahBFit.com
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