Here are some ways to adopt a new meatless diet into your lifestyle this 2022
Looking to adopt a New Year’s resolution for 2022? Why not consider going meatless for the month of January?
Veganuary is a vegan movement encouraging people to adopt a plant-based diet for the first month of the year; this would mean giving up meat, eggs, and dairy products for a month, and replacing them with a host of plant-based alternatives. First started in the UK, this movement has currently reached over 192 other countries, including Singapore.
A plant-based diet mainly centres on whole plant foods, including vegetables, fruit, legumes, nuts and seeds. An appropriately planned plant-based diet is also associated with sustainable weight management, lower risk of heart disease and the treatment of high cholesterol.
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A change in diet and lifestyle can't happen overnight. There are a few steps you can take to transition to a plant-based diet in a healthy way.
According to Dr Linda Shiue, MD and author of Spicebox Kitchen, you should “choose mostly plants, minimise meat and highly processed foods, and eat as wide and as colourful a variety of vegetables and fruits as possible, prepared in a way that you enjoy.”
Whether you are looking to take on Veganuary this January or hoping to reduce meat intake in your diet, here are some ways to incorporate more plant-based foods into your meals.
Do consult a dietician before transitioning to a plant-based diet.
