Consider a vegan diet to help prevent weight gain

What is a vegan diet?

A vegan diet is one that does not include any animal products - therefore any form of red meat, chicken or fish. In addition, eggs as well as dairy products are also omitted. Thus someone who follows this diet will get their nutrition including protein, antioxidants, vitamins and mineral substances from non- meat products such as nuts, beans and legumes, soya, etc.

A vegan diet may help prevent you from gaining weight as it would be lower in calories due to the elimination of those calories that you would normally get from the animal products and by-products.

Vitamin B12 and exercise

Remember that you may need to take vitamin B12 supplements however chat to your doctor first. Note that weight loss can only be achieved by following a healthy diet and exercising so physical activity must be included in one’s lifestyle as well.

Go vegetarian instead of completely vegan?

If you are unable to go vegan or prefer not to, consider having vegetarian meals at least two to three times per week. Be flexible in how you prepare meals and the kinds of foods that you include in meals. Vegetables are loaded with nutrients that offer great cardiovascular as well as immune system benefits too.

Seek medical advice

Always chat to your medical doctor before making any drastic changes to your diet, especially if you suffer from any medical conditions.

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