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It assessed the protein sources of Egg yolks, although they contain cho- two different low carbohydrate diets. lesterol, are low in saturated fat; thus, One diet's protein source was mostly they can be consumed in moderation. animal-based, while the other acquired • Whole grains — Not only are its protein primarily from vegetables. they good sources of protein, fortified After 26 years of analysis, those who breads and cereals also can supply ate more protein from vegetable sourc- many of the often-missing vitamins es had less heart disease, cancer and a and minerals in a plant-based diet. lower mortality rate. A good balance of the This brings up com- above food groups does monly asked questions. If supply many of the neces- one wants to avoid overeat- sary proteins and supple- ing "flesh:' where does the ments, often absent in a diet protein come from? That is, lacking animal products. how can one achieve both We do not need to worry an adequate amount and about combining them in the proper assortment of the same meal, as long as a protein when such animal variety of above foods are sources are to be shunned consumed throughout the cott ;- — and will the diet be lack- day. wis ing in certain vitamins and Certain vitamins and mnist minerals? minerals may also be lack- Many such foods exist ing in a plant-based diet. that still allow for a very Examples are: Vitamin healthy diet. These diets range from B I2 (which only comes from fortified vegan," which prohibits not only sources such as breakfast cereals and meats, but also dairy and eggs."Lacto- soy products), iron (legumes, soy, and ovo vegetarians" eat dairy and eggs, some fruits), calcium (dairy, soy, dark but not fish, poultry and beef. green vegetables, nuts and seeds), Here are some examples of foods vitamin D (fortified soy milk and cere- that the above dietary strategies allow: als) and zinc (beans, nuts, soy). Often, • Legumes —These include beans, these substances must come from vita- peas and lentils. They often form the min/mineral supplements in order to bulk of non-animal products in veg- avoid harmful deficiencies. etarian diets. They are low in saturated Vegetarian diets often are too high fat, high in unsaturated (healthy) fat, in refined carbohydrates, such as sugar high in fiber and contain many of the and processed flour. These foods sup- essential amino acids, which are the ply "empty calories:' which are void of building blocks of proteins. Popular important nutrients that are essential food choices in this category are hum- in a plant-based diet. Consumption of mus, peas, tofu, edamame and all these "simple,' not "complex',' carbo- forms of beans. hydrates may cause significant weight • Nuts and seeds — Many nuts gain and negate the healthy benefits of supply adequate amounts of protein, an otherwise healthy eating plan. including almonds, peanuts, cashews. Thus, a dietary program that is Sunflower seeds contain the most pro- missing animal products, such as tein of any seeds. meat, chicken and fish, need not lack • Quinoa — This grain-like food important food substances essential to is actually a vegetable (and kosher for our wellbeing. Consciously supplying Passover!). It is, along with soy, one of our plates with the proper assortment the few non-animal substances that of plant and dairy-based foods will contain all of the eight essential amino certainly suffice to keep us healthy. Li acids (those that humans cannot syn- thesize on their own). Dr. Lewis is a primary-care internal • Dairy and eggs — Although not medicine physician at Premier Internists/ part of a vegan diet, they supply a large Millennium Medical Group PC in Southfield. ((