22 Days Nutrition

Have you ever been curious about the vegan lifestyle or wondered exactly what it entails? Is it anything more than just eating lettuce for every meal? What are the benefits? Research has shown the importance of switching your diet plan to realize benefits for your overall health, but is “going vegan” really a viable option for you?  Vegans are often and widely misunderstood. As a whole, they are commonly believed to be wackos and/or hippies who are either so passionate about animal rights that they refuse to eat meat or have eating disorders and eat some plants to cover up this unhealthy fact. While this may be true in some isolated incidents, it is certainly not always the case. Some vegans are simply health-conscious and committed to making positive changes in their lifestyle. If you are planning to change your diet, you must set clear and achievable health and fitness goals and start with the basics to experience the most benefits possible. According to The Vegan So...

Adulteration of food products is a reality in today’s busy world with many negative consequences. One such consequence of the extensive use of preservatives to enhance shelf-lives is the dramatic reduction in the food’s nutrient content. This adversely affects the body and results in health issues such as malnutrition or obesity. Over the years, certain segments of the food industry have worked to develop methods for reducing the use of preservatives and artificial compounds and, therefore, ensuring a supply of nutrient-rich foods for consumers. Providing these options, however, is nearly impossible because of the short shelf-life that these types of food will have. Foods with preservatives make an extended shelf-life possible but fail to maintain the nutrient content necessary for the body. The body extracts vitamins and nutrients from the foods we consume, thus providing the necessary fat, proteins and other components that are vital to survival and growth. The excessive pro...