Vegan Proteins: What are the Health Benefits?
Do you choose a vegan diet? You make food a priority in your lifestyle because when you adopt a vegan diet, it's a lifestyle.
Thinking vegan means being conscious of our actions and our environmental impact. Food choices are primarily based on quality in all aspects.
The origin of the food, the method of production, the time elapsed between harvesting and consumption, the ecological impact, and respect for the producer are all concerns of the vegan lifestyle. For example, we should avoid the consumption of cheese made from cow's milk, since it is denatured. They no longer know the color of fresh grass, nor the warmth of the sun as they once did.
A vegan diet consists of eliminating all foods of animal origin: meat, fish, shellfish, but also eggs, dairy products and even honey. In short, it is practiced for ethical and ecological health reasons.1, 2, 5
Plant proteins: plants for our health
It is a diet in search of vitamins, minerals and less acidifying proteins. This way of eating leads us to insist on eating fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables. The micronutrients they provide are not present anywhere else.
And what can we say about the abundance of fiber that all these plants provide for our intestinal health... Fiber intake is essential to our digestive system, our metabolism and our immune system. These essential prebiotics promote the development and maintenance of probiotic populations in our intestines.3
Vegetable proteins: plants that protect against an acidic terrain
We can become acidic for several reasons. Poor oxygenation, air pollution, stress, fatigue, but also the consumption of animal proteins are all factors that maintain an acidic soil. Vegetables are for the most part less rich in proteins, but rich in alkaline minerals such as potassium, magnesium and calcium and will compensate for this acidifying effect.
Generally speaking, the choice of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and the regular use of oilseeds and legumes as sources of vegetable protein reduce this risk of acidification which is associated with the disease, such as skin problems like eczema, hives, itching, excessive sweating, etc.1, 2, 4
Vegetable proteins: make gradual changes to accustom our digestive tract
To make a dietary change such as becoming vegan, especially if one's diet was devoid of plants, requires a progression. First, we must reintroduce them little by little in order to reacclimate the digestive system gently. Being drastic exposes the person to bloating and diarrhea which can be uncomfortable. Knowing that digestion begins in the mouth, the quality of chewing will always have an impact on digestion. Chewing causes the production of saliva which brings water, taste enzymes and digestion starting with certain complex carbohydrates.1, 2
My intention was to clarify the incentives that influence a change to a vegan diet. First and foremost, I would encourage you to make a list of what will be in your diet from now on. Go through each category of food available to best meet all your needs: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and all sources of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. The goal of this change is to have added value. It must provide you with the energy you need to accomplish all the activities of your life and also allow for a recuperative sleep.5
Vegetable proteins: what are the daily protein requirements?
In the exercise of nutritional assessments, I have often witnessed a lack of protein. According to the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), the protein needs for an adult are 0.83 grams per kilogram of body weight, which corresponds to 50 to 60 grams of protein per day for an average individual weighing between 60 and 70 kilograms. Of course, this all depends on energy expenditure.1, 2, 9
Vegan Pro, an exemplary vegetable protein
Vegan Pro from Raw Nutritional is a blend of organic ingredients, whose source (vegetable protein) is made of yellow peas with flax seeds, coconut sugar, etc. Vegan Pro has a complete range of branched chain amino acids (BCAA's) that are 70% intramuscular to maintain good muscle mass.
- BCAA: 3 amino acids (leucine, isoleucine and valine).1, 7, 10
The Vegan Pro :
- Allows to develop and repair the muscles
- Supports lean muscle mass
- Is an available time-release protein for optimal muscle recovery
- Provides a broad spectrum of 18 amino acids
- Supports bone and tissue health
- Is an alkaline PH protein
- Digests well and does not cause bloating
- Can sustain appetite over a long period of time, etc.
- Each serving provides 20 g of protein.10
Vegan Pro, for which uses?
Vegan Pro is an interesting vegetable protein for vegans, for vegetarians, for carnivores who want to reduce their consumption of animal proteins, for athletes after their training, for people with a lot of stress, for people in convalescence, for pregnant or breastfeeding women, etc.
Vegan Pro is good for women, including pregnant and nursing women. However, it will be recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women to consult a health professional before consuming a supplement.10
Vegan Pro, our advice
Vegan Pro mixes well in a vegetable milk, a vegetable yogurt, a juice, a smoothie, etc. It is also possible to add Vegan Pro to your favorite muffin recipes, oatmeal, pancakes, brownies, etc.
- Vegan Pro is an ideal protein for people with food allergies or intolerances..10
- The BCAA is entirely from plant sources, fermented and non-GMO.
- Vegan Pro is free of dairy, soy, gluten, lactose, wheat and peanuts.
Six flavors available: chocolate, maple vanilla, butterscotch, coffee wafers, abundance of berries and cookies and cream. Note: the flavor Coffee wafers contains 10 mg of caffeine per serving.
Vary your protein sources, it's healthy!
About the author
Marie Couture, Certified Naturopath
Specialized in:
- Digestive disorders
- Inflammation
- Hormonal problems
- Stress management
References :
- Brazier Brenda, The Thrive Diet, Penguin Canada, 2007, 307 pages
- Joyeux Pr. Henri and Joyeux Jean, eating better and better from 0 to 100 years oldEditions de Rocher, 2017, 326 pages
- All about probiotics and prebiotics, La semaine santé, Annie Turcotte
- Vasey Christopher, Gérer votre équilibre acido-basique Une vision complète, Éditions Jouvence, 1999, 188 pages