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To Vegan or Not To Vegan? - Queen of the Food Age
Over the last few months, the diet and health industry has been alive with the vegan buzz. However, being a Vegan is more than just a diet. Many people on a plant-based diet don’t have the same strict rules as a true vegan. Veganism is a lifestyle where you remove anything that has derived from an animal out of your life. This includes any makeup or clothing too. While I’m not vegan by any means, I can’t deny that having plant-based meals / days is good for my body. We have lived by the belief that humans are supposed to be meat-eaters. Vegans need protein, and the best source of that is through meat. However, this isn’t necessarily true. Legumes, which make up a family of products rich in protein are often used as part of the feed we let our cows feast on. Have you seen a cow? They are muscles on legs. Legumes are highly rich in protein and are far less harmful to your body than meat. Recent studies have proved that by reducing your meat intake, you can control several chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. There is also a reduction in […]