Adapting Veganism Does Not Give You Enough Calories To Live is Myth

 A lot of counter questions and suspicious are aroused whenever someone says, “I am Vegan.” Questions like “Don’t you feel tired?” “How can you survive without meat?” must not have gone unheard by those practicing veganism as a lifestyle. In fact, there are lots of myths centring around veganism. Some people are even of the misconception that veganism and vegetarianism are one and the same. Among these myths, one which is highly trending is that adapting veganism does not give you enough calories to live. Jeez!

Why this question? Why this myth?

To brush up your understanding of veganism once again, a vegan diet involves giving up on meat and dairy products, especially! For some people, the idea of bidding goodbye to meat is a big no in itself. Agreed that it is quite challenging but not impossible! The reason behind such an eyebrow raise on the part of your folks is because the meat is packed with vitamin B12 and iron, exactly the nutrients that are significant for sustaining energy levels. Again, this can also help in preventing anemia. Some people are also of the assumption that vegans are more prone to health issues like tiredness, fatigue, etc. On top of that, they even reject the intake of dairy and all sorts of animal products. But this myth can be busted by checking the facts:

Firstly, even by eliminating animal products from your diet, your body can still sustain and nourish itself pretty well. It is not necessary that you will go iron B12 deficit if you are vegan. Healthy and nutrient-rich alternatives are just needed to give your body enough energy. In case if somebody is feeling tired with their vegan diet, it largely depends a lot on what you as a vegan are eating.

Again, the plant-based nutrients or iron are a little harder to absorb when compared to the iron that comes easily from the meat. This means that vegans need more iron than meat-eaters to make up for those calories. But there’s nothing to sweat over as a lot of plant-based sources are rich in iron like dark leafy veggies such as spinach. Even beans can work wonders in nourishing your body with iron. Soy milk, cereals rich in B12 can also work as great supplements. Again, you can get a lot of protein from legumes and whole grains. Vegans also have an array of options like tofu, lentils, oats, seeds, and nuts to gain enough calories and keep themselves healthy.

Thus, being healthy depends a lot on one’s mindset and eating choices and a vegan diet is no exception to this!

Source: https://www.veganaffair.in/blogs/adapting-veganism-does-not-give-you-enough-calories-to-live-is-myth