Renowned dietitians, Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina, have put together a comprehensive overview behind the most recent scientific findings regarding the viability of a vegan diet. They have come up with impact full information detailing the safety and adequacy of a well-planned vegan diet for people of all ages. Based on the information contained in the report, a plant-based diet can even supply the nutritional requirements of people with specific means like athletes and even pregnant or lactating women.
Both Davis and Melina agree that "well-planned" is the operative word when considering taking on being a vegetarian. In their research, the authors offer helpful information regarding health benefits of a vegan diet compared to the other types diets that are now being promoted. They also explained in detail how a person's amino acid and protein requirement will change throughout the different stages of his life, and even described the value of essential fatty acids and fats in a plant-based food regimen. Other relevant information contained in the report include an investigation into the advantages and disadvantages of carbohydrate consumption, facts revealed about gluten, and suggestions of where and how to obtain essential minerals like iron, calcium, zinc in the absence of animal products. There is also a section that discusses how pregnant and lactating vegetarians can attain optimal nutrition. A section containing guidelines for maintaining healthy weight and fitness for children, teens, adults, and seniors was also included in the in-depth report. The authors also threw in daily eating plans and sample menus designed for healthy eating based on a different caloric needs.
Due to the massive amount of information it contains, physicians, nutritionists, dietitians, and nutrition educators I know regarding the report as one of the most invaluable resources for clients and students who express an interest in plant-based diets. To date, new additions of the reports are being published to address growing professional and consumer needs.
