22 Days Nutrition

Adopting a plant-based diet comes with some challenges. One of the biggest problems is coming up with tasty, nutritious, easy-to-cook meals.   Plant-based meal planning isn’t as easy as it may seem. People who are going vegan must keep a few principles in mind to ensure that they get enough vegan protein . Here are a few reasons why meal planning is so important and some helpful tips. Reasons for Meal Planning   Coming up with plant-based meals is not as easy as cooking any old thing or ordering takeout. For that reason, it pays to plan ahead.   Vegans should plan their weekly meals because:   1. It takes a good deal of hassle out of their week. 2. It helps them avoid overthinking about meals. 3. It makes shopping easier and lowers grocery bills. 4. It helps people meet their protein vegan and other nutritional needs. 5. It encourages people to try new recipes and stick to weight gain or weight loss plans. 6. It helps people stick to healthy eating habits. ...

If Americans were to carefully and objectively evaluate their diets, it would become painfully obvious that a vast majority were, at best, severely unhealthy. The routine inclusion of excessive amounts of meat, dairy products, fast food, candy and other junk food in diets has become a public health emergency in many areas of the country.  To achieve healthier and sustainable living, many are converting to veganism as an alternative to traditional animal-based diets and lifestyles. A vegan diet includes only plant-based products, meaning the exclusion of all meat—beef, lamb, pork, chicken, turkey, fish and al others—eggs, dairy products and related animal-derived foods.   In the past, vegan food choices were limited, difficult to locate and lacked flavor. But with advances in food science and technology, a wide variety of tasty and nutritious options are available to vegans around the world. From pea protein powder and protein bars to shakes and fresh vegan meals—with p...

We all want to be healthy and happy. Unfortunately, too many of us find it hard to make that dream a reality. Today, millions of Americans struggle with obesity and related health problems. People try the latest fad diet or workout routine to shed their flab and build some muscles. More often than not, they’ll go back to their same unhealthy lifestyles after a few weeks or months. Eating vegan meals and the best vegan protein powder are easy ways for average Joes and Janes to get a leaner, healthier body. Over the past few years, veganism has grown increasingly popular both in America and around the world. In fact, you probably already know someone who has gone vegan (or at least thought about it). Veganism isn’t just some trend or fad, though. It’s a lifestyle that can enhance your quality of life and preserve the environment. No Meat, No Problem By avoiding meat, dairy products and anything with gluten or soy, vegans can keep their cholesterol counts low and prevent heart prob...

As millions of devotees can attest, the transition to a vegan lifestyle is a rewarding journey. But while many choose a vegan diet to lose weight or get healthier and are successful in achieving their goals, others may find that they require additional protein supplements to get the body into top form. It is a myth that only animal-based protein powders and bars supply optimal amounts of protein. The best plant-based protein powder available on the market is just as good as—if not better than—traditional animal-based products. Several types of plant-based protein powder can be found on today’s market, including rice, pea and hemp. Because each has unique advantages, it is important to understand these before making a selection. • Rice Protein Powder - Rice protein powder is less expensive than other protein powders but it also contains less protein per scoop. Rice protein powder is rich in amino acids and is easily digestible. For this reason, it is particularly attractive to...

The number of people transitioning to veganism over the past decade has increased dramatically. A vegan lifestyle is attractive for countless reasons including a commitment to healthier living, disease prevention, delicious meal options and a desire to reduce animal suffering, global warming, and world hunger. Even with these benefits, though, vegans are often misunderstood and mocked in circles around the world. Four common questions regarding veganism are: 1. What about intake of protein, calcium and other vitamins and nutrients? A startling percentage of non-vegans believe that sufficient amounts of protein, calcium and other vitamins and nutrients can only come from animal-based sources. This, of course, is simply not true. Plant-based foods also include essential amino acids, nutrients and vital precursors, which the human body uses while producing critical nutrients. Select greens contain calcium, legumes pack plenty of protein and seeds are a terrific source of iron. In fact...