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If you are a vegan or vegetarian, you have got to take a look at our fantastic dairy and gluten free meal replacement, MEALtime Protein Drink.

MEALtime is a soya-based protein drink liquid meal high in quality protein, complex carbohydrates and nutrients. This protein powder drink (with added psyllium husks for colon cleansing and detoxification), is  one of the best solution for vegetarians and vegans looking to ensure a well-balanced diet and sustain high energy levels. You’ll also be pleased to know, it is dairy and gluten free, which makes it suitable for people with sensitive tummies and those who suffer from celiac disease and dairy allergies.

THE HEALTH CHALLENGE

If you are a vegan or vegetarian, you will certainly be aware of how exhausting it can be to ensure that you are taking in all of the vitamins, minerals and nutrients that you need on a daily basis.

Plant-based diets pose certain obstacles that vegans and vegetarians should bear in mind. For example, they sometimes have a worringly low intake of protein, vitamin B12, calcium, iron, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids. There are also specific nutrients (notably B12) that are found mainly in animal-based products or are not absorbed as well in their plant form.

WHAT’S A VEGAN / VEGETARIAN TO DO?

Well, the first steps are to diligently plan a well-balanced eating plan, which reflects both the pros and the challenges of a vegan or vegetarian way of life, regularly review your weight and exercise frequently. Vegan and vegetarian eating plans can be very nutrient-packed, but care should be taken to ensure optimum nutritional content.

Protein

Nutritional guidelines advise that, as a general rule, between 10-15% of an individual’s total calories should come from protein. It is critical for maintaining muscle and bone mass, for keeping the immune system healthy and for preventing fatigue.

It can be problematic to get sufficient protein (and, more particularly, the amino acid lysine) into a vegan or vegetarian diet. One of the best ways to do this is to include in your diet multiple servings of legume-based meals on a daily basis. obviously, you need to eat what you favour, but it is worth noting that plant foods such as soy, legumes, nuts, and seeds all contain a healthy amount of protein.

The value of meal replacements / supplements

A well-known issue is that, oftentimes, vegans and vegetarians do not take in a high enough level of calories or protein to maintain their weight. Similarly, unless their eating plans are carefully planned, it is easy for them to become deficient in any number of nutrients (as mentioned above). For example, not everyone likes legumes!

Meal replacement powders and/or dietary supplements are fantastic ways to improve the nutritional content of a vegan or vegetarian diet and make sure that you are getting all of the protein, vitamins and minerals that you need on a daily basis.