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Discover the myths surrounding a vegetarian diet!
More and more people are choosing to limit their meat intake and are keen to test the benefits of a vegetarian diet. As in many other cases, however, you may come across quite a few myths about this way of eating. Below you can read about the most commonly repeated "dietary nonsense" regarding plant-based diets!
Vegetarian diet myths: Plant-based protein is not complete
This is one of the most damaging myths surrounding the vegetarian diet. Meat-eaters repeatedly emphasise the superiority of animal proteins over plant proteins, which of course is not true! Protein from plant products also contains a rich content of valuable amino acids, including essential amino acids (such as EAA and BCAA). What's more, there are many plant-derived products available to provide protein. These include pulses (e.g. peas), nuts, seeds (e.g. pumpkin seeds) or cereals (e.g. brown rice or some types of groats).
Vegetarian diet myths: problem with building muscle mass
According to popular opinion, followers of vegetarian diets have considerable difficulties with building mass and developing a muscular physique. This is of course a myth, because the basis for gaining mass is, above all, a properly balanced diet and a properly adjusted amount of protein. A varied and properly composed nutritional plan will help you take care of your optimal calorie intake, as well as covering your daily requirements for essential nutrients.
Physically active people must remember that regular training is often associated with increased levels of protein intake. Olimp Sport Nutrition has created the Veggie Protein Complex supplement for vegans and vegetarians, which allows you to enrich your daily diet with complete plant proteins obtained from three different sources - peas, brown rice and pumpkin seeds. The product is completely devoid of any animal ingredients. The supplement is available in two flavours (natural and chocolate with natural cocoa), which have been made sugar-free (the manufacturer has used stevia - a natural and low-calorie sweetener of plant origin).
Vegetarian diet myths: constant feeling of hunger
Switching to a vegetarian diet may frighten you because of the lack of meat. However, it is worth noting that the myth of excessive hunger on a plant-based diet is easy to dispel. Plant foods are high in fibre, which is known to increase the feeling of satiety and help curb a large appetite. Fibre also has a positive effect on the state of the digestive system and the functioning of the intestinal microflora, among other things.
Vegetarian diet myths: high risk of iron deficiency
Tofu, nuts, quinoa, dried figs or whole grain cereals and green vegetables are rich sources of iron in a vegetarian diet. Remember, however, that the iron found in plants is non-haem. The problem of limited bioavailability can be solved, among other things, by limiting the intake of oxalates and maintaining optimal levels of vitamin C (contained, for example, in blackcurrants, red peppers and parsley).
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