Vegan or Vegetarian Diet

Meat consumption is excluded in the vegetarian diet. Vegans, apart from meat, do not consume any animal products - eggs, milk, fish, etc.

This diet is usually low in calories, low in fat and high in vitamina and minerals.

Pros : This type of diet is usually low in calories.

Most vegetarians consume a great deal of vegetables and fruits, something that is often overlooked in the modern menu.

Weight loss can be achieved without excluding favorite foods, as calorie intake is usually very limited.

Cons : Animal products contain important nutrients that are not abundant in plant sources.

A common deficiency seen in vegans and vegetarians is in B vitamins. Too low levels  .

Also, when reducing the intake of animal products, it is difficult to obtain   with a complete amino acid profile (high values ​​of all body building blocks).

This can affect the negative athletes who aim to increase muscle mass, shape and tighten the body.

Common Misconceptions : Absolutely all nutrients can be obtained without consuming animal products.

While this may in theory be the case, in practice many people do not have the knowledge or the discipline to do so.

For this reason, this type of diet is extremely unsuitable for adolescents, pregnant, lactating, elderly, and people who are recovering from injuries or injuries.

For whom it is appropriate : It may be suitable for overweight people, for regulating cholesterol and blood pressure, as well as for people who do not want to consume meat for personal reasons.