Benefits Of Eating More Vegan Meals For Non-Vegans

There are good and valid reasons why non-vegans should introduce more vegan-based meals into their diet; not only would this add variety to their meals but also provide many of the health benefits that more plant-based foods such as vegetables and wholegrains offer. It seems to be a common belief amongst non-vegans that vegan diet plans are somewhat restrictive. Whilst by definition this is true, ironically many people who follow traditional diets with effectively no restrictions have a habit of basing their diet too heavily around animal products, which in turn may lead to them falling short on important nutrients found in other foods.

Improve Digestive Health

Adding more plant-based foods into the diet can increase the amount of fibre consumed which can aid digestion and keep the digestive tract healthy. An increase in fibre intake also contributes to fullness, which can result in lower calorie consumption and weight loss. Traditional diets can sometimes fall short in fibre as they contain little by way of wholegrains and vegetables; animal products and meats contain no fibre. Plant foods not only provide fibre, they also offer a range of micronutrients, antioxidants, and omegas 3, 6 and 9, which are necessary for good health and in the prevention of certain diseases.

Reduce The Risk of Cancer And Type 2 Diabetes

By eating a more plant-based diet, it can naturally lead the way to the consumption of fewer animal products; this is likely to reduce intake of saturated fat, which may have a positive effect on cholesterol levels and weight management. Research also suggests that consuming a diet rich in plant-based foods and low in processed meat can reduce the possibility of developing type 2 diabetes and certain cancers.

Improve Variety In Your Diet And Experiment More

The addition of more vegan meals into a traditional diet would not only deliver health benefits but it would certainly keep things interesting, developing an understanding in food and being more creative with meals. Mistakenly, some people think that vegan foods are bland or revolve around salad; that's just not the case, vegan meals offer a wide range of flavours from the use of different herbs and spices, and exciting meals can be created using beans, grains and vegetables.

Financial Savings

Another bonus is that financial savings can be made by adding meatless meals into a weekly menu! Find out how to shop smart for a vegan diet to save money.

Vegan Recipe Ideas

It is easy to find out more about the variety of delicious vegan recipes that exist (try creating a vegan meal plan using our meal planner for ideas) and build an understanding of how vegan recipes can be readily inserted into your diet meal plan; and that's where we can help!