A Beginner’s Guide to Veganism with Chef Cassidy ABOUT THE AUTHOR Chef Cassidy, certified holistic health counselor, has been featured on USA’s Best Chefs for six consecutive years and was awarded the Presidential Chefs Honors Award in 2016. Her knowledge of nutrition has been crafted over the past 18 years though personal discoveries and experiences with groundbreaking nutritionists across 54 countries. Cassidy is a professionally trained health advocate and chef, having studied at The Institution of Health and Cooking. In addition to being a passionate chef, Cassidy is also an active environmentalist who attended the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, and a business leader with an MBA in business administration. Chef Cassidy …show more content…
PART 1: The Guide to Veganism INTRODUCTION: A message from the author December 3rd, 2017 marks my 19th year of being a vegan. Going vegan was a choice I made after watching copious videos on YouTube of slaughterhouses, and taking nutrition classes at my local college. After about a month, I realized that veganism was no longer a short-term goal for me, but a permanent lifestyle! I noticed how amazing I felt right after making the switch and about two months knew that I would never go back to an omnivore diet! For those individuals who need a little extra push to consider a vegan diet, this is the right guide for you! If you are interested in learning about the world of veganism, stick around for exciting and delicious recipes. Why should I go vegan? Health Benefits A report entitled, “Top Trends in Prepared Foods in 2017” compiled by the research firm Global Data states that vegans make up six percent of the total population in the United States -- an increase of 600 percent since 2001. More and more people are turning to a vegan diet for the numerous health benefits: increased energy, clearer skin tone and even complexion are just some of the few benefits I experienced from …show more content…
Include chart comparing average costs of vegan food and non-vegan food (source!) For the Environment Consuming beef and milk increases the demand for raising cattle. More cattle = increase methane gas (greenhouse gas) = depletion of the ozone layer and global warming = climate change For the Animals Stickers on meat packages with words like “organic,” “free-range,” “grass fed,” are often misunderstood as labels of ethical origins. Animals feel pain! How about protein? The topic of protein can be a touchy subject in the world of health (especially when it comes to plant and animal-based protein sources), but I am here today to debunk the myth regarding vegans and protein deficiencies! Proteins are complex molecules made of amino acids that perform important functions for everyday living such as controlling the activity of genes in DNA. Recommended daily amounts by the United States Department of Agriculture are shown in the table below. These protein recommendations are appropriate for individuals who are moderately active. Children 2-3 years old 4-8 years old 2 ounce equivalents 4 ounce equivalents Girls 9-13 years