Are vegans healthy?!
I have cut out all meat from my diet and am thinking of becoming a vegan!. Could you tell me if you can be healthy being a vegan I just dont want any health problems!. Am doing this because I love animals!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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You should be fine! In fact, there are tons of health benefits to cutting out meat and meat products--lower cancer risk, lower chance of heart disease and high cholesterol, better weight management, etc!.!.!.to name a few :-) It isn't as hard as you think to get the nutrients you need, just eat healthy as usual!. a nice wide variety of fruits and veggies!.!.!.definitely get some books or other resources and make sure you know what you need to be doing!. There is plenty of stuff out there in the libraries and on the web that will help you plan your new diet!. As long as you are well-informed and responsible, there isn't too much cause for concern!. as you get used to eating meals without meat, it'll become second nature for you to know which foods give which nutrient!. take a vitamin, too, to be safe!. It will take a little extra effort when eating out, though--you have to be careful to make sure what you've ordered isn't made with dairy products, and that is hard to do sometimes!. So you'll be a lot more limited in options in that respect, but as far as cooking at home--there are all sorts of vegan cookbooks that can give you healthy and yummy substitutes for foods you already love!. You won't even know they're missing something! Trust me, I ate a vegan cookie yesterday, and it was darn tasty!.
don't worry so much about the protein thing!.!.people like to make that the main concern, but it really shouldn't be one!. Most Americans get way too much protein, in fact!. And it isn't just found in meat, you know! there are lots of beans and veggies that have adequate amounts of protein in them!.!.!.find out what they are and make sure you include them, you'll be fine!.
Just remember, technically you can be a vegan if the only thing you eat is french fries, but that isn't healthy for anyone, regardless of whether you eat meat!. You've just got to keep a balanced diet no matter what "diet" you're on, and as long as you play by the rules and take care of yourself, there really isn't any reason why you should have to have red meat (or any meat product) in order to be healthy!.
so go for it! don't be afraid, if that is what you want! there are plenty of healthy, happy vegans out there who would love to help you adjust to your new lifestyle! (ps-I bet you can find some at your local whole foods supermarket! lol!. they might be helpful to know, and they can probably show you what they buy, and give you some meal ideas to get started with, etc!.) Good luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
don't worry so much about the protein thing!.!.people like to make that the main concern, but it really shouldn't be one!. Most Americans get way too much protein, in fact!. And it isn't just found in meat, you know! there are lots of beans and veggies that have adequate amounts of protein in them!.!.!.find out what they are and make sure you include them, you'll be fine!.
Just remember, technically you can be a vegan if the only thing you eat is french fries, but that isn't healthy for anyone, regardless of whether you eat meat!. You've just got to keep a balanced diet no matter what "diet" you're on, and as long as you play by the rules and take care of yourself, there really isn't any reason why you should have to have red meat (or any meat product) in order to be healthy!.
so go for it! don't be afraid, if that is what you want! there are plenty of healthy, happy vegans out there who would love to help you adjust to your new lifestyle! (ps-I bet you can find some at your local whole foods supermarket! lol!. they might be helpful to know, and they can probably show you what they buy, and give you some meal ideas to get started with, etc!.) Good luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yeah, they sound like they lead a healthy lifestyle!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If they take vitamens and if they don't eat junk food!. just cuz they eat fruits and vegis doesn't mean they can't eat cake and cookies!. Oh wait! it has dairy! they don't eat dairy!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Well my Nonna (gran) is a vegan and has been for a very long time, she is about 67 now and she still rides her horses, does yoga and is extreamly healthy (and she really doesn't look her age)!. I am not personally a vegan but I am vegetarian!. So I would say yeah, vegans are just as or even more healthy than meat eaters, you can get everything you need from fruit, veg, nuts, pluses ect!. Good luck and I really do admire you !Www@FoodAQ@Com
You can be a vegan and be healthy!. All you have to do is make sure that you get the right amount of nutrients from other food stuffs and base all your meals on starchy carbohydrates as recommended in the Balance of Good Health Guidelines or the Eat Well plate!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes, vegan diets are very healthy assuming that you include fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, and grains in your diet!. A diet consisting of vegan junk food isn't healthy, of course!.
The American Dietetic Association is one of the nation's leading nutrition experts, and it supports vegan diets!. The organization states: "Well-planned vegan and other types of vegetarian diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood and adolescence!."
http://www!.eatright!.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada!.!.!.
Vegans do need to ensure a reliable source of vitamin B12 by taking supplements or eating fortified foods, such as soymilks and cereals!.
See this site for a list of vegan foods that are high in protein, iron, and calcium: http://www!.tryveg!.com/cfi/toc/!?v=08sourc!.!.!.
Good luck!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
The American Dietetic Association is one of the nation's leading nutrition experts, and it supports vegan diets!. The organization states: "Well-planned vegan and other types of vegetarian diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood and adolescence!."
http://www!.eatright!.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada!.!.!.
Vegans do need to ensure a reliable source of vitamin B12 by taking supplements or eating fortified foods, such as soymilks and cereals!.
See this site for a list of vegan foods that are high in protein, iron, and calcium: http://www!.tryveg!.com/cfi/toc/!?v=08sourc!.!.!.
Good luck!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
I sure am!! But that was just a happy coincidence!. I would've still gone vegan if it was bad for health (which it's not) because I am concerned about animal welfare!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Only if they eat a healthy well balanced diet and make sure they get all the nutrients and vitamins a healthy body needs!.
Those who don't really research it or don't really know what they are doing can make themselves mighty poorly!.
Its not hard work at all, but it does take a little groundwork to get knowledgeable about what is involved!.
Well done for thinking about it before you take the plunge!. I hope you make the decision that you feel is right for you!. I have been vegan for over 2 years and I am healthier than most non vegans I know!. (and I am far healthier than I was when I was veggie)!.
Check out the vegan society website, there is pretty much everything you need to know to start with on there!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Those who don't really research it or don't really know what they are doing can make themselves mighty poorly!.
Its not hard work at all, but it does take a little groundwork to get knowledgeable about what is involved!.
Well done for thinking about it before you take the plunge!. I hope you make the decision that you feel is right for you!. I have been vegan for over 2 years and I am healthier than most non vegans I know!. (and I am far healthier than I was when I was veggie)!.
Check out the vegan society website, there is pretty much everything you need to know to start with on there!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
of course we are we dont suffer from heart attacks or strokes, we are getting a long just fineWww@FoodAQ@Com
They CAN be healthy!. Just like omnivores CAN be healthy!. Eating or not eating meat doesn't make one healthy!. It's what you're eating, not what you're NOT eating!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Healthy vegans are healthy, unhealthy one's aren't!.
As long as you do your research and eat a balanced diet you'll be fine and will probably be healthier than most people!.
Animal derived products aren't needed to live a healthy life and in fact, they can do a lot more harm than good!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
As long as you do your research and eat a balanced diet you'll be fine and will probably be healthier than most people!.
Animal derived products aren't needed to live a healthy life and in fact, they can do a lot more harm than good!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If you eat a well balanced diet built from a variety of foods, there's no reason you shouldn't expect to be healthy on a vegan diet!.
Get yourself to a library!. "Becoming Vegan" is the quintessential vegan info source - read it! also, check-out a few vegan cookbooks so you can get some fun new meal ideas!.
I encourage your vegan journey, and wish you all the best!.
Oh, and make no mind of nay-sayers!. Peer-reviewed literature supports veganism as a very healthy lifestyle, so don't be discouraged by people who tell you lies to the contraty!. It's amazing how many lay-person non-vegetarians suddenly become "experts" on nutrition when they meet a vegan!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Get yourself to a library!. "Becoming Vegan" is the quintessential vegan info source - read it! also, check-out a few vegan cookbooks so you can get some fun new meal ideas!.
I encourage your vegan journey, and wish you all the best!.
Oh, and make no mind of nay-sayers!. Peer-reviewed literature supports veganism as a very healthy lifestyle, so don't be discouraged by people who tell you lies to the contraty!. It's amazing how many lay-person non-vegetarians suddenly become "experts" on nutrition when they meet a vegan!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yeah!!! We are soooooooo healthy!. But as long as we get our other protien from nuts and vegan so called "meat"!. I have been one since I was 4 years old:DWww@FoodAQ@Com
They are not healthy if they are eating soy!.
The healthiest vegans have gone to raw foods to make the most of the nutrition in the foods they consume!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
The healthiest vegans have gone to raw foods to make the most of the nutrition in the foods they consume!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
All of the ones I know are!. It's not a casual thing though!. You need to be well educated on nutrition and steadfast with your will!.
revsusan----I'm sure you mean "too much" soy as it's fine in moderation!.
Jez---buy that cycle yet!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
revsusan----I'm sure you mean "too much" soy as it's fine in moderation!.
Jez---buy that cycle yet!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
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You bet your Sweet as* they're healthy!. = )Www@FoodAQ@Com
Some are, some arent!. Just like anyone else!. Becoming vegan doesnt make you immortal!. You will still get ill at some point in your life just as I will be poorly at some stage!. I promise!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
As long as you still get protein in your daily diet!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
honestly no
The vegans I have known in my lifetime all seem to have health problems !.!.most related bowel, intestinal , stomach
The human body needs a balanced diet from ALL food groups and that includes red meat occasionally!.
I love animals too !. I live across from a farm and it breaks my heart when the cows" disappear"!. I guess you just have to not think about it in a morose way!.and get on with life!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
The vegans I have known in my lifetime all seem to have health problems !.!.most related bowel, intestinal , stomach
The human body needs a balanced diet from ALL food groups and that includes red meat occasionally!.
I love animals too !. I live across from a farm and it breaks my heart when the cows" disappear"!. I guess you just have to not think about it in a morose way!.and get on with life!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It depends, you need to work really hard to get all of the nutrients you're missing out on (there's a lot more than protein you're missing)
see a nutritionist or doctor, pleasseee, before becoming vegan!. they will tell you exactly what you need to do to make up for the things you're going to miss!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
see a nutritionist or doctor, pleasseee, before becoming vegan!. they will tell you exactly what you need to do to make up for the things you're going to miss!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
The vegans I know are some of the most sickly and miserable people I've ever met!. In theory it's possible to have a complete and balanced diet as a vegan but IMO it's a lot more work than it's worth!.Www@FoodAQ@Com