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Packed foods and ready-to-eat foods are now going to take a back seat. Instead, we will see tremendous popularity for the concept of farm-to-table. There is a big push already on hydroponics, vertical farming, seasonal farming etc. sustainability is not only about food.
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Many people who set out on the journey to becoming a vegan or a vegetarian often confuse the two. Both diets have a lot in common, but they are not the same. Vegetarians are people who do not eat products obtained from animals but eat byproducts like milk, cheese, and yoghurt. On the other hands, veganism is a stricter form of vegetarianism. Vegans refrain from eating any product or byproduct of animals – any food that involves the human use of animals, directly or indirectly.
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Foods included in veganism and vegetarianism tend to be low in calories as compared to foods that non-vegetarians eat. Since so many foods are off-limits in these diets, it becomes difficult to meet your calorie needs. Calories are the main source of energy for the body, so it is crucial to include them in the right amount in your diet. A study published in the journal Nutrients found even though vegetarianism includes more calories than veganism, but it still contains 263 fewer calories than people who eat meat and plants.
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Vegans and vegetarians usually eat a lot of fibre, which makes it even more important for them to drink water. Drinking enough water helps the fibre to digest easily and prevent problems such as gas, bloating and constipation. While eating fibre is very important for everyone but it can be difficult to digest for some, which is why you should include water in your diet.
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According to dietary guidelines, one must eat a mix of meat and plants so that they get enough of each nutrition required by the body to function properly. However, when you are on a vegan or vegetarian diet, you tend to miss out on certain nutrients such as vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, iodine, and omega-3 fatty acids. So, start including foods that are high in these nutrients to avoid nutrient deficiencies.
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Many people assume that vegan or vegetarian products are automatically healthier than regular alternatives. For instance, almond milk is healthy, but not necessarily healthier than cow’s milk. Also, some meat alternatives are not healthy at all and are often high in calories, yet less in many essential nutrients. The best thing to do is consume these foods in moderation and include more foods that are nutritious like whole foods.
