04.05.2016 - By Curiously Veg: Vegan, Vegetarian, and Health-conscious
Whether you're new to a plant based diet or you've been eating a whole foods diet for years we've all fell prey to some common myths. Many of these myths are what keep people from making the change or are the source of the many questions we get an a nearly daily basis. We had the chance to speak with Paola Aldana-Reyes, a registered and licensed dietitian, about these myths. She gave some hard facts to dispel these misconceptions to help you and others break through to a greater understanding of health.
The protein myth
Animal vs plant protein
Higher protein doesn’t mean “bigger muscles”
Health halo of added protein
Getting inadequate calcium
Milk is not a good source
Dairy uses calcium and minerals to level the system
Plant sources
Excess carbohydrates
Types of carbohydrates
Fruit is a good energy source
Low carb vs high carb (better for energy)
Not getting enough calories
Veggies are low cal high nutrient
Quality calories
Higher calorie foods
Higher food expense
Low cost ideas (frozen and bulk)
Lower medical cost
Pound for pound veggies are cheaper than animal products
Restrictive food choices
Can have vs can’t have
Simply replacing animal products not the whole meal
Assuming we only eat tofu and salads
Constant bloating & gas
Higher fiber content
Typical when starting
Remedies / “low gas” foods (stepping into diet)
Constant nutrient tracking
Torre Washington
Balanced diet
Quality vs quantity (not eating the same things)
Long term sustainability (fad diet)
Greatly reduces risk of preventable illnesses
Much easier now and getting better
Biology
Supplement requirements
B12 and D3
Omega Fatty acids
Getting levels checked (take lowest levels for imbalance)
Resources
Cron-o-meter: Web / Android / iOS
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