Sunday, March 23, 2014

Benefits Of Vegan Meal Replacement Shakes

By Gwen Lowe


In a society dominated by fast-food restaurants and bombarded by advertising, majority of Americans have adopted unhealthy eating habits. Instead of a balanced diet of vegetables, fruits and whole grains, too many are loading their pantries, refrigerators and stomachs with foods that are processed and full of fat, sodium and sugar. That is why more people are turning to a vegan diet; one that omits all dairy, eggs, meat, poultry and fish, to gain a healthier lifestyle. Vegans are discovering yet another addition to their menu: vegan meal replacement shakes.

Some people may think that a diet void of meat and dairy is also deficient of nutrition and taste; but this is not the case. All the nutrients the human body needs can be found in this diet comprised of vegetables, leafy greens, fruits, nuts, legumes, seeds, and whole grain products. Many tasty dishes can be composed from these food sources, which provide satisfying variety.

Vegans can also make delicious meals from potatoes, broccoli, spaghetti and wheat bread. Other meals are comprised of oatmeal, whole-grain cereals, guacamole, fruit smoothies as well as almonds. A proper analysis of nutrient content of such foods will give amazing results.

Surprisingly, it is possible to come up with delicious meals from the said ingredients. Some people prepare egg-less pancakes and cookies, vegetable burgers, soy hot dogs, corn chowder, spinach pies, pumpkin casserole and rice pudding, among others. You will gain most of the essential proteins and vitamins from the foods. The vegan foods are rich in calcium, iron, zinc and magnesium.

However, there are people with tight schedules who can hardly prepare these quick foods. In order to enjoy a healthy eating habits, manufacturers come up with these vegan foods in powder forms and available in most online or local retail stores. This way, any busy person can as well keep a healthy eating habit with these improved and affordable meal shakes.

The packages come with meals composed of proteins equivalent to that found in 26 grams of rice or pea, per serving. These can give enough energy for one to go that extra busy day or engage in any hectic workout. Others cater for your daily needs for vegetables and fruits, vitamins and minerals. With the continued improvements, the market is full of some that will offer equivalent of what the super-foods have. Foods like millet, seaweed and amaranth fall in this class, and there are powder forms of equivalent nutrition value.

Different ways of taking these supplements exist. You can add them to your juice, water or almond milk. They are available in packets of different sizes. Large quantities exist in canisters too.

Cost varies, from less than $3 for single-serve packets up to $40 for large containers. Whether you are a dedicated vegan or just want to improve your eating habits, vegan meals replacement shakes offer many health benefits and can help you feel more energetic and happy. Try one today and it could change your eating habits completely.




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