You may believe a Plant Based Diet is the same as a Vegan Diet and in many ways they are very similar. Both plant based diets and vegan diets eliminate all animal products, however a vegan diet is an ethical diet. People go “vegan” because they care about the animals and the environment. They don’t want to do any harm to animals and therefore take a social stand to not contribute to the mistreatment and slaughter of animals for food….
One of the most common questions about a plant-based diet is, “Where do you get your protein?” This concern arises because meat is often regarded as a superior protein source, praised for being complete and highly absorbable. However, this perception is largely a result of marketing and misconceptions. In reality, meat is not necessarily a superior source of protein. The Basics of Protein and Amino Acids Proteins are composed of amino acids, and there are nine essential amino acids that…