Whether it’s for ethical and environmental reasons, or for the potential health benefits, veganism is growing in popularity. A vegan diet excludes all animal products, including meat, seafood, eggs, dairy and honey. It does include all grains, vegies, fruit, nuts, seeds and legumes, including soy products such as soy milk and tofu.
Becoming a vegan can be a big transition, and means completely rethinking the way you eat. Here’s how to cut animal products, yet still ensure you’re getting adequate nutrients and prevent any deficiencies.
1 Protein
Most vegan sources of protein, with the exclusion of soy and quinoa, are incomplete proteins – that is, they do not contain all nine essential amino acids. But the good news is, when you combine two incomplete proteins such as a grain and…
