What are the foods you can and can not eat in Vegan Diet and what are the benefits?
A vegan diet excludes animals and their byproducts. That means that vegans do not eat meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk or other dairy products, or honey. Vegans also do not eat products that contain animal-derived ingredients, even in small amounts.
Vegan diet, properly termed as veganism, is a worthy lifestyle. People quit animal for the cruelty and exploitation involved and switch to plant-based diet. This diet is not only healthy but also environment-friendly, ethical and economical. There are many types of vegan diet which makes it easier for people to choose accordingly. Let’s see what foods you can and cannot eat in vegan diet. You can eat - Tofu - Legumes and lentils - Seitan - Plant milk and yoghurt - Tempeh - Nuts and nut butter - Seeds - Algae - Yeast - Fermented plant foods - Fruits and vegetables You can’t eat - Meat and poultry - Dairy products - Bee products - Animal-based foods - Eggs - Fish and seafood Benefits of Vegan Diet - More nutrients, better body functioning - Weight loss - Improves blood glucose levels - Improves renal functioning - Less fats, lesser risk for CVD - Alleviate certain health conditions e.g. arthritis
