The myth that vegetarian diets lack sufficient protein needs to be busted. Vegetarians can get enough protein from various meat-free sources, and certainly enough to build muscle and meet their fitness goals. You just need to know where to look. What is true is that it is not easy. Well, certainly not as easy as a diet that includes steak, chicken and fish. But, with a little planning, a meatless diet can provide all the protein and nutrients your body needs. Nutritional know-how to help build muscle Here is a…
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Unpacking the Nutritional Profiles of New Age Plant-Based Foods: Are They Really Healthier?
In a recent study published in International food researchresearchers explore nutrient profiles of next-generation plant-based foods. Study: Designing healthier plant-based foods: fortification, digestion and bioavailability. Image Credit: marilyn bum/Shutterstock.com Is a plant-based diet better? Consumers are increasingly adopting plant-based diets due to concerns about the environmental, health and ethical effects of animal-based foods such as meat, fish, eggs and dairy products. Foods of animal origin have a negative impact on the environment due to their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, land use, water use, deforestation, pollution and biodiversity loss. While…
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