Que vous optiez pour une alimentation végétalienne comme habitude de vie permanente ou pour une cure de courte durée, éliminer la viande et les produits laitiers de votre alimentation peut s'avérer une excellente façon de maintenir un mode de vie sain. Cependant, la clé est de vous assurer d'obtenir tous les nutriments et vitamines dont votre corps a besoin pour maintenir son équilibre.

  1. Protein: One of the most frequently asked questions for vegans and vegetarians is “How do you get your protein if you don’t eat meat?” Plant-based proteins are found in veggies like spinach and peas, lentils, chickpeas, beans, nuts (in all forms – whole nuts, nut butters, and nut milks), hemp, sprouted grain bread, plus meat alternatives such as tofu, seitan, and tempeh.
  2. Calcium: Bone-building calcium comes from citrus fruits and juices, non-dairy milks, and dark, leafy greens like collards, kale, spinach, turnip greens, and arugula. Oatmeal, soybeans, almonds, figs, broccoli, beans, tofu, and sunflower seeds are also great sources.
  3. Omega-3s: For non-fish eaters, omega-3s can be attained through seeds like flax, chia, and hemp, as well as beans, winter squash, leafy greens, seaweed, and nuts. IRON Spinach, Brussels sprouts, beans, lentils, brown rice, chickpeas, sesame seeds and tahini, quinoa, spirulina, plus dried fruits like peaches and raisins top the list of iron-rich vegan foods.
  4. Vitamix D & B12: Getting enough of these two essential vitamins can be tricky no matter what your diet, so it’s best to take a daily multivitamin to ensure you’re getting the recommended amount.