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IS A VEGAN DIET HEALTHY?

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Veganism is described as a way of living that attempts to exclude all forms of animal exploitation and cruelty, whether for food, clothing, or any other purpose. It usually ranges from ethics to environmental concerns, but they can also stem from a desire to improve health. TYPES OF VEGAN DIETS There are different varieties of vegan diets. The most common include: Whole-food vegan diet: A wide variety of whole plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Raw-food vegan diet: A vegan diet based on raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, or plant foods cooked at temperatures below 118°F (48°C).   Raw till 4: Raw foods are consumed until 4 p.m., with the option of a cooked plant-based meal for dinner. The thrive diet : The thrive diet is a raw-food vegan diet that are raw or minimally cooked at low temperatures.   Junk-food vegan diet: A vegan diet lacking in whole plant foods that relies heavily on mock meats and cheeses, fries, vegan d...

THE PALEO DIET: IS IT GOOD FOR HEALTH?

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The aim of a paleo diet is to restore to a way of eating that's more like what early humans ate. The alternative names for a paleo diet is Paleolithic diet, hunter gatherer diet, Stone Age diet,   and caveman diet. The diet's analysis is that the human body is genetically mismatched to the modern diet that emerged with farming practices an idea known as the discordance hypothesis. Foods to Eat on the Paleo Diet: Meat Fish and seafood Eggs Vegetables Fruits Tubers Nuts and seeds Healthy fats and oils Salt and spices What to Drink When You’re Thirsty When it comes to hydration , water should be go to beverage. The below drinks aren’t exactly paleo but most people drink them anyway: Tea: Tea is very healthy and loaded with antioxidants and various beneficial compounds. Coffee: Coffee is actually very high in antioxidants as well. The paleo diet is not safe for everyone. Doctors don't know its effects on children, pregnant women, or older adults. Pe...