A PLANT-BASED DIET AND THE POSITIVE EFFECTS ON HEALTH

After iron, zinc is the most important trace element in the human body in terms of quantity. Due to its…

The ProVeg food plate helps anyone to plan a healthy plant-based meal whether they are following a flexitarian, vegetarian or vegan diet.

A sufficient intake of vitamin D is particularly important for our bone health and to support the immune system. The…

The foods we eat contain fat, and fat contains something called fatty acids. Some of these fatty acids, known as…

Iodine is a trace element that is a fundamental component of the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine, which control the…

Nutrition plays a key role in athletic performance. A vegan diet has numerous advantages for athletes and sportspeople, allowing them to optimise their results. If planned correctly, plant-based eating can provide the full range of nutrients required by an active body.

Numerous studies have shown the preventive potential of following a plant-based diet. As a result, plant-based eating is increasingly recommended by scientists and nutrition societies around the world as a healthy diet that, if followed on an ongoing basis, can reduce the risk of many lifestyle diseases.

Hypertension – commonly known as high blood pressure – is one of the most common diseases in industrialised countries. 40% of people over age 25 are affected by the disease, which is a major risk factor for cardiovascular and renal diseases. A plant-based diet is suitable for both the prevention and treatment of hypertension.

In recent years, the healthy reputation of dairy products has come under scrutiny. Here are some reasons why you should rethink your consumption of cow’s milk, and consider the benefits of consuming plant-based milk!

One of the most widespread diseases in the world, diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that can have serious health consequences. A balanced vegan/vegetarian diet can reduce the risk of diabetes and is consistent with the principles of medical nutrition therapy.

Atherosclerosis is a degenerative process in which the arterial walls harden and the arteries themselves become narrower. People who follow a vegan/vegetarian diet are less likely to have risk factors for atherosclerosis and are less likely to develop coronary heart disease than people who follow a conventional diet.

Infants and young children have higher energy and nutrient requirements than adults, relative to their body weight. When properly followed, a vegetarian or vegan diet is suitable for meeting the requirements of this phase of life.

ProVeg has co-developed a toothpaste containing vitamin B12. But can such a toothpaste contribute to a better supply of this essential nutrient?

People who follow a vegan/vegetarian diet enjoy various health benefits. But no matter which diet one chooses, it is important to supply the body with all essential nutrients. Of all nutrient deficiencies, iron deficiency is the most common worldwide. ProVeg explains how daily iron requirements can best be met with healthy plant-based foods.

There is still a lot of misinformation about vegan diets, including the myth that people need to consume dairy products in order to get enough calcium. In this article, ProVeg looks at the role of calcium in our bodies and shows that everyone’s calcium requirements can be met by a plant-based diet.

Vitamin B₁₂ is an essential vitamin that performs many important functions in the body. It is exclusively formed by microorganisms and must be ingested through food or dietary supplements. ProVeg explains how vegans and vegetarians can protect themselves against a shortage of vitamin B₁₂.

There are still a lot of prejudices about vegan and vegetarian lifestyles, including the idea that a plant-based diet does not provide sufficient protein. In this article, ProVeg investigates this claim and shows that plant-based nutrition is perfectly suitable for meeting everyone’s protein requirements.

Vegans eat exclusively plant-based food. In other words, they do not eat animals or animal-based products. But there is much more to a vegan way of life than diet. Whether it’s caring for animals, the environment, or one’s own health, there is a multitude of reasons to choose a vegan lifestyle.