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Review of vegan meat-like products whether they are healthy

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Review of vegan meat-like products whether they are healthy

More and more popular are diets that eliminate all or part of meat and animal products, as well as other ingredients. Food trends are also being followed by manufacturers. New meat-like products are appearing on store shelves.

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1. Vegetarianism, veganism and flexitarianism are different

The decision to exclude meat from the diet can be dictated by various reasons health, ideological, religious or ecological. This is due to a major change in eating habits. The most popular dietary trends in which meat is eliminated or restricted are veganism, vegetarianism and flexitarianism. A 2019 public opinion survey report.

2. Veganism

It is a radical variation of vegetarianism, eliminating meat, fish, seafood and all animal products such as milk and dairy products (e.g. yogurt, kefir, butter, cheese, cheeses), eggs and honey.

3. Vegetarianism

It also avoids the consumption of animal products such as salt and gelatin.

4. Flexitarianism

This is a type of diet based largely on plant-based meals, but not on the exclusion of meat from the menu altogether. Often people who follow this daily diet are vegetarians and only occasionally have meat on their plates, e.g. at parties, restaurants, vacations or with friends. Other meat-free and meat-restrictive diets include: lactarianism the consumption of eggs, milk and dairy products, fish-based dairy foods eating meat-based products dietary ingredients digestive components organic compounds vegetables nutritional supplements essential vitamins and minerals food supplements that can be added to the diet and other nutrients (such as dietary supplements, vegetable fats, vegetables and vegetables) which can be supplied in some form or another.

5. Vegan products are something to look out for

A survey carried out under the campaign "We plant" showed that more than 28% of Poles sometimes buy vegetable meat substitutes, such as chicken, burger, sausage or nuggets, and 6% regularly eat vegetable products that replace meat. Food producers are meeting the needs of vegetable dieters, so more and more people can purchase vegetable replacements for meat in stores. However, vegetable burgers are sometimes eaten with vegetable steaks, hamburgers, sausages and nuggets. It is worthwhile to consider whether this product will provide a complete source of amino acids for the consumption of protein products or protein ingredients.

6. The composition of vegan products

Of course, it is worth noting that the shorter and simpler the composition, the better. In this case, the fat that is added to vegan products is also mentioned in the first place, but also because of the fact that it also contains the highest amount of fats, and finally, the lowest amount of fat. Often, ready-made vegan products contain large amounts of fat, and consequently, such a product will be less calorific. Consuming them too often and in excess of the usual quantity of fat can lead to an increase in body weight. However, the fats that are added to vegetable products mainly due to the low fat content of the meat also allow for a longer period of consumption.

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