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Vegetarianism A diet based on raw fruits and vegetables

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Vegetarianism A diet based on raw fruits and vegetables

A vegan diet that excludes meat, dairy, eggs and all animal products is very restrictive and difficult to maintain, but with proper balance and proper supplementation, it can bring many health benefits. It has been gaining popularity for a few years now.

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1. The basic premises of vegetarianism

It is based on the belief that the process of food processing involves numerous losses of vitamins and minerals, as well as the destruction of enzymes necessary for the proper functioning of the body. In practice, this means consuming only raw vegetables, fruits, legumes, oils (which are also cold-pressed), legumes and seeds of leguminous crops such as coconut, rice or pasta, not to mention processed products, but it is possible to eat more fermented foods, such as dairy products.

2. How does heat treatment affect food?

Supporters of the Vitarian diet claim that when food is processed by heat, the enzymes in it are destroyed, which is true (R. Morach Daniel, M. J. Danson 2013). As a result, the body must consume more of its own enzymes to digest food, which according to Vitarian is a stress for the body and can lead to shortages. This theory has not been confirmed in scientific studies. Another argument for vitarianism is the loss of enzymes and minerals in the process of processing the food.

3. Is there any benefit to a strict diet?

There are very few studies on the vegan diet, and the ones that have emerged are observational, so they don't provide reliable information, so it's hard to say what the 100% benefits of a raw diet are. They can be inferred from the benefits of veganism, but keep in mind that veganism is a much more restrictive model, so there are many risks. An important aspect that motivates the transition to an insulin diet is the desire to lose weight.

4. The vegan diet has dark sides

Although vitamins and minerals are supplied in large quantities, their actual absorbability may be at a low level although due to the high fiber content or lack of glass glass glass to dissolve in this case A, D, E and K, which are also very low in protein and fat intake. Although vitamin and mineral ingredients are provided in large amounts, their real absorbabilities may be low though due to a lack of fiber or glass glass for dissolving in this condition A, E, and K. The diet described above also has a very low energy intake (Cobor Weikert and D. 2020). The most difficult point of this diet is to provide energy in the form of vitamin B12, which is the most cost-effective example of a dietary supplement, as it is a source of energy, but it can be a major source of nutrients and other nutrients in the body. In the case of dietary deficiencies, it is necessary to reduce weight loss. It is not necessary to eliminate weight loss but it is important to maintain weight loss, and it is not necessarily a major problem. In fact, in 2017 (C.

5. Summary

Although heat treatment can indeed adversely affect the content of minerals and vitamins, and the idea of eating unprocessed foods can contribute to improving health, the diet is not a recommended way to eat. It is very difficult to balance properly and can negatively affect the digestive system. Furthermore, vegetarianism is a very extreme dietary model, so in the long run it may be impossible to sustain.
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