Plant-based meat is made from plants, rather than animals. It is a vegan food product. and can include a variety of whole-plant ingredients including fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. A plant-based diet has many health benefits including improved heart health and lower risk of cancer. The only difference between vegan and vegetarian food is that vegetarian food may contain milk and/or other dairy products, whereas vegan food does not contain any animal-based or animal-derived ingredients. One benefit often overlooked in plant-based foods is that they are a source of healthy and essential dietary fibres, unlike animal-based meats and dairy products.
How does Fibre help?
The number and type of Gut Bacteria, (those found in human digestive tracts) are influenced positively by fibre in our diet. So it is important to eat foods with plant-based fibres to improve the health and diversity of your gut flora. Fibre is important for a number of reasons: it helps to regulate digestion, keeps you feeling full after eating, and can even help to prevent certain diseases. You can get fibre from fruits, vegetables, nuts and beans, and grains.
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Foods that come from plants are healthy and have the dietary fibres missing in animal-based meat. Meat, on the contrary, is high in saturated fat and cholesterol, which can lead to problems like heart disease. Eating too much meat and/or dairy can lead to heart disease, hypertension, and even cancer. Protein-based food products from plant-based sources are healthier than meat and dairy products. Plant-based meat also does not contain any trans fats.
Whether you’re looking to go vegetarian or vegan, there are plenty of delicious and nutritious plant-based options available. So why not give them a try? Your body will thank you for it!
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Plant-based foods include a variety of whole plant foods, including fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. There are thousands of plant-based foods, some rich in protein, others rich in vitamins and minerals. When you eat a variety of plant-based foods that contain different nutrients including proteins and vitamins, you will be healthier and less likely to develop diseases like cancer, cardiovascular / heart disease, and diabetes.
Your health can improve by eating more fruits and vegetables. Switching to The Green Meat is a great way to wean off from animal-based food.
Dietary Fibre & Health
The most effective way to increase the number of fruits and vegetables in your diet is to eat them at home. Dietary fibre is found in the cells of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. These fibres are of two types – soluble and insoluble, and both have health benefits. Soluble fibre, which easily dissolves in water and gets digested, has been shown to lower blood cholesterol. Insoluble fibre is not digested at all and therefore, not a source of calories. The American Dietetic Association states that all of the foods in the plant-based diet are healthy alternatives to meat. Diets that are high in fibre can reduce the risk of heart disease and obesity, as well as lower blood cholesterol. The American Cancer Society states that high fibre diets are associated with lower rates of colon cancer. A vegan diet was also found to optimise body mass index in overweight individuals, says the American Dietetic Association.
The glycaemic index (GI) refers to how quickly a food item converts into glucose and enters the bloodstream. High GI foods are converted quickly into glucose and enter the bloodstream, taking a short time to make us hungry again. Plant based meat is protein rich and contain very less carbohydrates and thus has a low GI value.
Dietary Fibre Prevents Diseases
A plant-based diet may be helpful in managing and preventing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancer. Plant-based diets are low in saturated fat, and sodium, contain no cholesterol and provide high levels of dietary fibre and phytochemicals such as antioxidants, carotenoids and flavonoids. Many studies show that plant-based diets are effective in preventing a variety of chronic diseases. These foods are naturally high in antioxidants, vitamins, essential fatty acids, minerals and phytonutrients. Nutrient-rich plant-based foods like The Green Meat have the highest concentration of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, dietary fibre and phytonutrients. Animal-based meat contains cholesterol and saturated fat, which may lead to obesity, heart disease, stroke and type-2 diabetes. In contrast, plant-based foods are cholesterol-free, they are lower in total fat and contains no saturated fat.
Where do you get your protein?
Some people are concerned that a plant-based diet isn’t as nutritious as an omnivorous diet due to the lack of protein. In fact, there are many sources of protein in the plant world. For instance, soybeans have been a staple in Asian diets for thousands of years and is one of the best sources of proteins, vitamins and minerals, both in quality and quantity. It is also rich in many vitamins and minerals. There are several other excellent plant-based protein sources such as pea, amaranth seed, and quinoa. The Green Meat combines proteins from several plant-based sources like pulses, legumes, nuts and seeds to offer you food that contains the same protein content as animal-based meat.
