4th World Congress on Food and Nutrition

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...

Dietary fiber can keep you full, improve your overall health, and help you to lose weight. With these tips to add more to your diet, you can look and feel your best. Fiber comes in two varieties: Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water. It is found in whole grains, wheat cereals, and vegetables like carrots, celery, and tomatoes. Soluble fiber dissolves in water. It contains barley, oatmeal, beans, nuts, and fruits like apples, berries, citrus fruits, and pears. To increase your fiber intake you could : Choose a high fiber breakfast with wholegrain cereal Go for whole meal or seeded wholegrain breads, wheat pasta, bulgur wheat or brown rice. Keep a supply of frozen vegetables so you are never without. Go for potatoes with skins e.g. baked potato, wedges or boiled new potatoes, hot or use for a salad. For snacks try fruit, vegetable sticks, rye crackers, oatcakes, unsalted nuts or seeds. Include plenty of vegetables like beans, lentils or chickpeas to stews, curries and ...