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We pronounce Hyggefoods as “hoo-ga.” The name came from Norway, Denmark. Moreover, Hygge is the art of happiness and quality of life.
It’s a dietary lifestyle that maximizes the intake of whole, plant-foods and minimizes the intake of processed and animal-derived foods. A plant-based diet is all about relying on plant foods ” fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices ” to fill all or most of your plate.
Plant-based diets come with many health benefits, including lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. In addition, people on vegetarian and vegan diets weigh less than non-vegetarians. You can also reduce your carbon footprint by following a vegetarian or vegan diet.
The thing about eating plants is that you’re eating lots of fiber, and fiber makes you very full. The less processed the plants are, the more nutrients you’re eating, which helps make you feel very full. Nutrients fill your cells with vitamins and minerals. Also, the diversity of texture in plants require you to chew more, you actually spend more time getting through the meal. So a big bowl of salad with lots of stuff in it may not seem that heavy, but it can fill you up quite fast.
The well-planned vegetarian and vegan diets are nutritionally adequate during all life stages — childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and older adulthood. In fact, research shows that these diets can offer many health advantages. The important thing is to plan your vegetarian or vegan diet in accordance with nutritional guidelines in order to meet your needs for all essential nutrients
Protein is an essential nutrient. Our bodies require protein to build cells, organs and muscles. However, the obsession with eating enough protein is unwarranted; in the case of protein, more is not better. Excess protein is either stored as fat or it is excreted along with vital minerals such as calcium. Amino-acids are the building blocks that combine to form proteins. Of the 20 amino acids, 9 are “essential,” meaning the body cannot manufacture them, they must be consumed. All vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds contain protein. The issue is that some have relatively few of one or the other when it comes to amino acids, so consuming a variety of these foods will provide all the protein your body needs. In fact, studies have shown that the average vegetarian or vegan meets or exceeds the recommended daily protein intake (0.8 grams per kilogram of bodyweight). Get plant-based protein from a variety of beans, nuts, seeds, soy, whole grains and vegetables.
There are many ways to get your healthy fats fix beyond animal sources. “Fats aren’t only in meats and dairy.” The most important thing to remember is to get fats from whole foods, as they have not been processed or heated. Fats are easily damaged at high heats. Go for avocados, coconut (extra-virgin oil, flesh, and flour), extra-virgin olive oil, nuts and seeds (chia, hemp, pumpkin, and flax).
B12 is the only nutrient that cannot be adequately obtained from a whole food, plant-based diet. This is not because animal products are sole providers of B12. Vitamin B12 is not made by plants or animals, it is made by bacteria. Therefore, the healthiest and most reliable way to ensure adequate B12 consumption is to take a B12 supplement. Omega 3, Omega 6, and Omega 9 are fatty acids, and all important dietary fats. Omega 3 and 6 are essential, which means we have to eat them. Your body needs essential fatty acids for optimal heart and brain functions. Moreover, to get enough omega for your body, you consume our plant-based caviar!
Start where you are today! You are unique, and your journey to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle will also be unique to you and you alone. We advise you get started by going meatless once or twice a week. Then focus on swapping your breakfast for more plant-based choices. Start out the day eating plants or fruits. Try using plant-based milk and whole grain cereals, maybe try an oatmeal breakfast, or avocado on toast. Generally choose whole grains, nuts, seeds, beans, plant-based milk products, fruits, and veggies.And try your favorite traditional meal for dinner. For more you can read our blog posts!
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