HOW MEAT-FREE MEALS CAN BOOST YOUR HEALTH
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YOU MIGHT LOSE WEIGHT

As above, you can still pack on the kilos eating a poorly-planned, junk-food vegetarian or vegan diet. But vegetarians who eat a mostly whole, balanced diet tend to have lower body weights. And because plant foods are full of fibre, they tend to make us feel fuller for longer, which can mean we steer away from overeating. Even if you’re just replacing a few of your meat-based meals with plant-based ones, you might find you drop a bit of weight.

YOU’LL GET ALL THE NUTRITION YOU NEED

You may have heard that if you don’t eat animal products, you could miss out on important nutrition; things like iron, calcium and protein. While this is possible – and vegans need to be especially careful, and usually need supplements of vitamin B12 to avoid deficiency – if you’re eating healthy and balanced meat-free meals, you’re going to get all the nutrients you need. Choose your protein carefully; for maximum nutrition it’s best to go for whole food sources like legumes, nuts and seeds rather than processed meat replacements.

So there’s really nothing to lose and lots to gain by giving meat-free eating a go. If you’re not too sure where to start or you’re short on inspiration, why not let someone else do the hard work for you, and try the new Woop Vegetarian box. It’s designed to be balanced and nutritious; a perfect and convenient option for vegetarians or anyone looking to get more plants on their plate.

Interested in giving Woop Vegetarian a try?

By nutrition expert – Niki Bezzant

Niki Bezzant is a writer, speaker and commentator who is passionate about food and health. Niki has been involved in the food media for 20 years. She was founding editor of Healthy Food Guide magazine, and is a columnist for the Herald on Sunday, the Monday Herald Be Well, and a frequent contributor to broadcast media. She is a proud ambassador for the Garden to Table  programme which helps kids learn how to grow, cook and share food. She is a member of the Council of Directors for the True Health Initiative and a board member for the NZ Nutrition Foundation.

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