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Vegan Diet
The vegan diet has developed from a trend to a widely accepted lifestyle - with a growing influence on the food industry, society and restaurants. Even the German Nutrition Society (DGE) has now corrected its critical attitude.
What does a vegan diet mean?
A vegan diet means avoiding all animal products. This includes not only meat and fish, but also eggs, milk products, honey and other animal ingredients. Instead, the focus is on plant-based foods such as fruit, vegetables, grains, pulses, nuts, seeds and plant-based milk alternatives.
What does a balanced vegan diet look like?
A good mix of plant-based proteins such as pulses and tofu, complex carbohydrates such as wholegrain products and potatoes and plant-based fats such as avocado, rapeseed oil and nuts is important. Ideally, your plate should consist of half vegetables and fruit and half wholesome carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats.
As a vegan, you don't have to worry about a protein deficiency. With a balanced diet and by combining different protein sources such as wholegrain products with pulses, you will be sufficiently supplied. Our various vegan protein powders are also suitable for supporting your protein intake.
Health benefits of a vegan diet
A balanced vegan diet can have numerous health benefits. Studies show that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of many diseases, including cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. One of the reasons for this is the lower intake of saturated fats and cholesterol.
In addition, a vegan diet provides plenty of fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, which strengthen the immune system and have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Important nutrients in a vegan diet
Although a vegan diet is very healthy, it is important to ensure a balanced intake of nutrients. Some nutrients that are abundant in animal products must be deliberately supplemented in a plant-based diet. These include
Vitamin B12: This vitamin is only found in animal products. Vegans and vegetarians should therefore take dietary supplements.
Iron: Plant-based iron (from pulses, nuts and green leafy vegetables) is less easily absorbed by the body than iron from animal sources. A good combination with vitamin C can promote iron absorption.
Calcium: Vegans should eat calcium-rich plant foods such as green leafy vegetables, almonds or fortified plant milk.
Omega-3 fatty acids: These fatty acids are mainly found in oily sea fish, but can also be obtained from linseed, walnuts and chia seeds. However, as the intake of DHA and EPA is limited, we recommend supplementing these from our nutri+ algae oil capsules.
With a balanced, varied diet and small additions of suitable food supplements (such as vitamin B12), it is possible to get all the nutrients the body needs.
Food supplements for vegans
As already mentioned, vitamin B12 should definitely be supplemented for vegans and vegetarians. Vitamin B2, selenium, zinc and iodine are also among the critical nutrients in a vegan diet, as these are mainly found in animal products.
Regular blood tests help to keep an overview of your nutrient supply. Alternatively, you can use a combination supplement such as our nutri+ Vegan Essentials - including vitamin D, which is recommended regardless of the type of diet.
Ethical and ecological aspects of a vegan diet
In addition to the health benefits, ethics also play a central role for many people when deciding on a vegan diet. Factory farming has a serious impact on animal welfare. By giving up animal products, more and more people are deciding to reduce animal suffering and take a stand against industrial animal farming.
Meat production also has considerable environmental consequences. It contributes to the deforestation of rainforests, water pollution and high greenhouse gas emissions. A vegan diet can therefore also make an active contribution to environmental protection.
Vegan diet: suitable for everyday use and delicious
Whether it's creative vegetable dishes or vegan burgers - a plant-based diet is anything but boring or one-sided. The variety of plant-based foods, recipes and substitute products is huge, and many classic dishes such as pizza, pasta with bolognese or desserts can easily be enjoyed as a vegan version.