How to include all essential food groups into a vegan diet?

When you hear the word “vegan”, the first thing that comes to mind to most people are fruits and vegetables. Sure, they are healthy, but too much of anything isn’t good. You need a balance of everything, carbs, protein, vitamins, minerals and fats. Here are a few tips to include all the food groups, in order to eat a balanced diet.

Carbohydrates

Some carbohydrate rich food include rice, pasta, bread and sweets. Although too much sugar is bad, no sugar at all can also be harmful. Everything must be consumed in moderation.

Protein

Protein is an essential part of your diet. It helps repair tissues, and is the building blocks of bones, muscles, cartilages etc. Protien rich food include beans and legumes, seeds and nuts, tofu etc. You can also add some vegan protein powder to your smoothies. They’re healthy, tasty , and full of goodness.

Vitamins and Minerals

Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals. Non dairy milk is rich in calcium, which is essential for strong bones. So don’t forget to eat your 5 a day 🙂

Fats

Fats are very important, they give you energy and support cell growth. Avocados are rich in good fat, and so are nuts. You can also include some vegan cheese and vegan butter to your diet, to get the daily dose of fat you need. But remember, too much fat isn’t good.

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