16 | June 2023 HEALTH
VEGANISM 101 FOR GUYS
Trainer Bryant Henderson broke down the difference between a vegan, vegetarian or using a plant-based diet remedial style:
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ey d-mars readers! Our May issue highlighted a beginners guide for men curious about transitioning their diet to that of a vegan lifestyle. If you’re reading for the first time, here’s a recap to get you up to speed: Vegetarian diets are often lower in saturated fat and cholesterol, which can lower the risk of heart disease. Studies have shown that vegetarians may have a lower risk of certain cancers, including prostate cancer. The diet can also be a helpful tool for managing weight because it often includes more fiber-rich foods and fewer calorie-dense foods.
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VEGAN
A vegan excludes all animal-derived products, including meat, dairy, eggs, and honey, from their diet and lifestyle. This includes things like leather, fur, and wool clothing and honey (because it comes from bees) as well.
Sprouts Farmers Market: Offers a large selection
of fresh produce, as well as vegetarian-friendly products such as tofu and plant-based meat alternatives.
H-E-B: Has a variety of vegetarian-friendly options, including frozen meals, meat alternatives, and snacks.
VEGETARIAN
A vegetarian typically excludes meat and fish from their diet, but may still include eggs, dairy, and other animal-derived products.
PLANT-BASED
A plant-based diet is one that emphasizes whole, minimally processed foods derived from plants, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, and minimizes or excludes animal products. Now that we have the recap down, check out our Q&A with Henderson and what he had to stay regarding getting started, health benefits, daily performance and more when changing your diet:
1. What stores do you shop at that specialize in items for easier selections? Whole Foods: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian
What would you describe as some motivational factors to get men started on vegan diets and commit to a lifestyle? There are several motivational factors that can encourage men to start a vegan diet and commit to a vegan lifestyle. Here are some possible reasons:
products, including meat substitutes, veggie burgers, plant-based milks, and more.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Adopting a vegan diet has been shown to reduce the Trader Joe’s: Offers a wide range of vegetarian and risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type-2 vegan products, including frozen meals, meat substitutes, diabetes, certain types of cancer, and obesity. This can give men a compelling reason to switch to a vegan diet. and dairy-free options. Experience Our World of Advertising, Marketing, Media and Communication
