Author: Christine LouisePublisher: Independently Published
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Languages : en
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Book Description
The Paleo diet and veganism seem like polar opposites, but a relatively new diet suggests they can coexist as a single eating pattern. The pegan diet (as in, paleo + vegan) combines the supposed meat-centric diet of our ancestors with plant-based eating.To follow a pegan diet, 75% of your plate should be filled with plant-based foods and the other 25% with lean, sustainably raised meats. eating this way can reduce the risk of chronic disease, curb inflammation, and promote general health. The pegan diet has steadily gained attention among those looking for guidelines for "clean," healthy eating. However, the pegan diet has been criticized for its exclusion or near-exclusion of dairy, grains, and beans, which many nutrition experts believe provide key nutrients that should be included in a balanced diet. With its focus on unprocessed, whole foods, sustainably sourced meats, and nutrient-rich veggies, there's a lot to like about the pegan diet. However, the diet limits nutrient-dense foods like dairy, grains, and beans, all of which have well-established health benefits you may not want to miss out on.Because the pegan diet is 75% vegan, your meals will be mostly plant-based. Strict followers of this plan choose only grass-fed, organic, and sustainably sourced meat and poultry options. However, that choice is up to you. The top tenets of a pegan diet include choosing foods with a low glycemic load; eating lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds (about three-quarters of your daily intake), choosing grass-fed or sustainably raised meats when you do eat meat; avoiding chemicals, additives, pesticides, and GMOs; getting plenty of healthy fats like omega-3s and unsaturated fat; and eating organically and locally.
