| Embracing the Vegan lifestyle can bring the most | | | | Crash diets do not work. They create a |
| wonderful lifestyle and health benefits. Weight loss, | | | | temporary imbalance in the body. It may cause a |
| reduced calorie intake, a reduction in bad | | | | short term weight loss but all too often your |
| cholesterol. Not only will health improve but a | | | | weight returns to the previous level. |
| balanced vegan diet will improve digestion, sleep | | | | A lot of the calorific food high in cholesterol can |
| and boost energy levels. | | | | be found in meat and dairy products. Eating a |
| Here are 6 tips on becoming vegan to help | | | | wide range of fruits, vegetables, nuts, pulses can |
| anyone who may want to make the move to | | | | provide a balanced diet with all the necessary |
| veganism but feel overwhelmed by the prospect. | | | | nutrition. |
| 1. Start Gradually | | | | 4. Cut out the Vices and Habits |
| Becoming Vegan is a large step to take. Even if | | | | If you are really serious about losing weight for |
| you are already vegetarian, cutting out dairy | | | | the long term, you need to change your lifestyle. |
| products as well as meat products needs some | | | | Why do you drink 4 coffees each morning? What |
| thought. You need to maintain a balanced food | | | | about the chocolate bar "to keep you going"? |
| intake at all times. | | | | You don't need them. Try a vegan smoothie |
| A good way is to start gradually. Go vegan one | | | | instead of a coffee. For your elevenses eat a |
| meal a day. Perhaps if it is easier, go vegan for | | | | small crunchy apple or two. |
| one day each week. | | | | 5. Track your Weight Loss, Calories and |
| Once this first step has been taken you will feel | | | | Cholesterol Level |
| the benefits and be confident to extend from one | | | | If it's health you're after, then you should make a |
| day or one meal. | | | | note of your weight and cholesterol level before |
| 2. Get Ideas from Good Vegan Recipe Books | | | | starting. |
| The idea of creating meals without the use of | | | | Keep a track of your calorie intake, weight and |
| meat, fish or dairy products is initially very | | | | cholesterol level. Combine it in with following good |
| daunting. An investment in a good vegan recipe | | | | vegan recipes and your weight will drop and your |
| book or two is worth considering. | | | | bad cholesterol will reduce. |
| They will help you to maintain a balanced diet - an | | | | 6. Explore Vegan Alternatives |
| important consideration during the early stages, as | | | | Raw Veganism has become very popular recently. |
| well as giving ideas on ingredients and recipes. | | | | This is where food is not cooked beyond 118 |
| 3. Drop the Crash Diets. They are Temporary | | | | degrees to ensure the goodness and nutrition is |
| Fixes. | | | | retained in the food. |