RAINBOW VEGAN COOKBOOK
RAINBOW VEGAN RECIPE COOKBOOK:
Easy Plant Based Healthy Vegan Recipes for Everybody. Best 7 Days Vegan Diet (+ Simple Meal Plan for Vegans for Weight Loss, Detox, Cleanse and Healthy Life)
Anna Bright
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CONTENTS
Introduction
The vegan diet is applauded by many because of the nutritional benefits that come with being on this diet. Many people view vegans as people who are extremely passionate about animals and the impact that the mass production of animals, especially cattle, has on the environment. The vegan lifestyle transcends animal rights issues and has a direct impact on individuals overall health and well being. Most of the chronic diseases that many people struggle with are a result of being on a meat-oriented diet which usually leads to the consumption of lots of processed foods which add little nutrional value to the body and contribute to the dysfunction of bodily systems.
Dairy and meat products are known to contain high levels of saturated fats that contribute to conditions such as type 2 diabetes and heart-related diseases among others. Adopting a vegan lifestyle puts one on a path where they consume only plant- based foods that are not only nutritious but also contribute to overall good health. The vegan diet is high in fiber, and the filling nature of high fiber diets helps with weight loss issues since one is more likely to feel full most of the time. Therefore it means that a reduced intake of calories can be attained without feeling hungry.
The Rainbow Vegan Cookbook shares in detail what the vegan diet is all about, the benefits of adopting the vegan lifestyle and the health benefits that come with being on the diet. To succeed with this lifestyle , one needs a lot of information about what the diet entails, and how they can successfully prepare as they transition from a meat- and dairy-based diet to a plant-based one. The transition process may not be easy for someone who has been consuming dairy since infancy. However this book sheds light on how you can gradually transition to replacing the foods that might be your favorites before you decide on the vegan diet.
This book also offers delicious vegan recipes that you can prepare to help you succeed with the diet. In addition to reading this book, you also need facts on the subject from which you can draw vital information. One of the key things to focus on is ensuring that you meet the recommended nutritional requirements so that you dont end up being deficient in any valuable vitamins or nutrients. As shared in the book, you will get to learn about the common mistakes that people make, and how you can avoid them so as to succeed with the vegan lifestyle.
Whether you are on the vegan diet to lose weight, improve your level of mental clarity or reap the myriad benefits that come with being on the diet, you will get valuable information that will keep you on the path to success with the vegan diet.
Chapter 1
The Basics of the Vegan Diet
The vegan diet continues to soar in popularity with many people opting for the diet due to the various benefits it offers. When practiced right, the diet yields lots of benefits including weight loss and improved control of blood sugar. The vegan diet is a plant- based diet that excludes all forms of animal products including dairy, eggs and meat. Apart from the health benefits, many people adopt the vegan diet for ethical and environmental reasons.
Various studies have proven that the vegan diet has great health benefits if well planned, and those who have been on diets that are rich in dairy and meat can realize significant changes in the body by shifting to the vegan diet. One outstanding shift is a boost of energy which occurs when one eliminates the intake of processed foods and other elements of common diets. There are different types of vegan diets, the common ones being:
Whole-food vegan diet : This is a diet based on a wide range of whole plant foods such as whole grains, vegetables, legumes, and nuts and seeds.
Raw-food vegan diet : This vegan diet is based on raw fruits, seeds, vegetables, nuts and other plant foods that may be cooked at temperatures below 118 0 F.
80/10/10 : This is a raw food vegan diet that limits consumption of fat-rich plants such as avocados and nuts. Those on the diet rely on intake of raw fruits and soft greens. The diet is also referred to as fruitarian or low-fat, raw-food vegan diet.
There are other variations of vegan diets, however the common ones are the first two which are the raw-food and whole-food diets.
Benefits of Living a Vegan Lifestyle
People are constantly on the lookout for healthy eating lifestyles that they can adopt, and the vegan diet is the best option for many people because of the fantastic health benefits that those living the lifestyle experience. Apart from the health benefits, living a vegan lifestyle is also beneficial to the environment around us. The production of meat and animal products tends to place significant pressure on the environment due to use of water and crops required to ensure the animals are well fed, and to their waste
Living a vegan lifestyle is, therefore, not only beneficial to an individual but also has great benefits for the environment. The use of chemicals and antibiotics is common in processed meat production and hence tends to have a negative impact on overall health and well being. Adopting a vegan lifestyle, therefore, helps one to avoid conditions that might otherwise occur as a result of consuming processed meats.
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