Δίαιτα χορτοφάγων (vegan)
Date Issued
November 8, 2023
Type
Πτυχιακή Εργασία
Abstract
Plant-based diets are increasingly consumed around the world. In particular, the vegan
diet is characterized by the exclusion of all foods of animal origin. The reasons that
push people to adopt this model are mainly ethical, hygienic and environmental. A
vegan diet, if well balanced and varied, can help achieve and maintain optimal health.
However, this dietary approach, if not well balanced, can cause deficiencies in
protein, omega-3 fatty acids, iron, vitamin D and calcium, zinc, iodine and, above all,
vitamin B12. Nutritional supplements, especially fortified foods, are recommended in
these cases to correct nutritional deficiencies. A vegetarian diet generally reduces the
risk of developing chronic non-communicable degenerative diseases such as
Metabolic Syndrome, cardiovascular disease, stroke, atherosclerosis, diabetes, cancer
and, in addition, requires less natural resources to produce food than food. The
purpose of this review is to analyze the potential impact of the vegan diet on the
protection of human health and the environment.
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