{"id":19696,"date":"2021-11-04T14:38:35","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T12:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/?p=19696"},"modified":"2024-05-31T10:09:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T08:09:45","slug":"going-vegan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2021\/11\/04\/going-vegan\/","title":{"rendered":"Going vegan"},"content":{"rendered":"

November is World Vegan Month, and that means a celebration of the progress of the vegan movement and highlighting the accessibility of the vegan lifestyle which serves to educate those who are interested in the vegan lifestyle or switching to a vegan diet.<\/p>\n

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics appropriately planned vegetarian and vegan diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.<\/p>\n

Today the number of people switching to vegan only days are on the rise; from trying the vegan diet for 21 days or a month and then making a complete switch to veganism. B-well provides alternatives to known products that are healthier for you at a fairly affordable price \u2013 who said eating healthy should be expensive?<\/p>\n

South Africans are known for their love of meat and many see switching to a vegan diet to be particularly difficult however, knowing the benefits might play the part to making it a lifestyle choice. Vegetarians and vegans are a lower risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer and obesity.<\/p>\n

The vegan diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. With a low intake of saturated fat and high intake of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts and seeds are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets.<\/p>\n

B-well offers all vegan\/ vegetarian eaters a wide variety of plant-based products that cares about your health and the environment in which you live in. With this being said, we have developed a Vegan cookbook providing you with a variety of recipes that are cruelty-free and plant based. With growing evidence indicating the health benefits of this diet, it has become apparent that \u2018Veganism\u2019 is not a trend, but a legitimate way of life with many, many health benefits.<\/p>\n

Visit B-well\u2019s website at www.bwellfoods.co.za<\/a> to download your free<\/em><\/strong> copy of the Vegan Cookbook. They’ve also shared an easy peasy recipe for a light lunch or dinner on a warm day.<\/p>\n

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Refried Black Bean Mexican Lettuce Wraps<\/strong><\/p>\n

When all you need is something quick and something tasty. Where convenience doesn\u2019t mean compromising on health and nutrition. This hearty black bean mix with peppers, spices and lime packs a wholesome number of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory elements too and is super quick to get ready. Fibre-rich for stomach health, ingredients for extra benefits!<\/em><\/p>\n

Serves: 4<\/p>\n

Time: 20 min<\/p>\n

Level: Easy Peasy<\/p>\n

What you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n