{"id":542,"date":"2022-04-11T11:42:03","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T06:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/?p=542"},"modified":"2022-09-17T09:53:18","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T04:23:18","slug":"what-is-a-vegan-diet-and-its-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/what-is-a-vegan-diet-and-its-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Vegan Diet and its Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food is a basic requirement for the body to function, without food the human body will perish in only a couple of months. Proper diet is key to ensure optimal functioning of the body. Many people on the yoga path will choose to maintain a vegan diet. Veganism calls for removal of any animal products from life, mostly relating to food consumption.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Hatha yoga there is an 8 limbed path to self realization. The first of these limbs are the yamas, of which there are 5, the first yama being <em>ahimsa<\/em>, or non-harming. The vegan diet aligns with this guidance by removing any meat, dairy, or other animal derived products and foods from the lifestyle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSC01376-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Yogic Food\" class=\"wp-image-544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSC01376-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSC01376-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSC01376-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSC01376-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSC01376-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSC01376-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSC01376-1-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSC01376-1-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DSC01376-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many will fear that following a vegan diet will restrict them from necessary nutrients. With care and attention this lifestyle choice can provide everything needed for optimal health. A vegan diet can include a wide variety of foods such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Beans<\/li><li>Legumes<\/li><li>Lentils<\/li><li>Fresh fruits<\/li><li>Fresh vegetables<\/li><li>Mushrooms<\/li><li>Cauliflower<\/li><li>Beets<\/li><li>Potatoes<\/li><li>Jackfruit<\/li><li>Eggplant<\/li><li>Nuts<\/li><li>Seeds<\/li><li>Tofu<\/li><li>Tempeh<\/li><li>Seitan<\/li><li>Breads<\/li><li>Pasta<\/li><li>Rice<\/li><li>Alternative dairy products<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Protein<\/strong> can be found in nuts, soy and beans. <strong>Calcium<\/strong> rich foods include broccoli, kale, almonds and some tofu. <strong>Omega-3<\/strong>, a fat necessary for brain functioning, is available in hemp and flax seeds. <strong>Iron<\/strong> is found in tofu, spinach and peanut butter. <strong>Vitamin B-12<\/strong>, which helps create red blood cells, can be supplemented or is available from fortified foods like nutritional yeast and cereals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many benefits from following a vegan diet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><h3>Improved Heart Health<\/h3><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the significant contributing elements to heart disease is your diet. The vegan diet prioritizes a wealth of natural, nutrient-dense plant-based foods that promote heart health. Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, etc., all have excellent health properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><h3>Lowered Risk of cancers, especially that of the breasts, ovaries and uterus<\/h3><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This health benefit may be due to the fact that plant foods are high in fiber, vitamins, and compounds found in plants that protect against cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><h3>Aids in Healthy Weight Loss<\/h3><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vegan diet typically reduces the caloric intake which can lower the overall BMI (body mass index) and reduce the possibility of obesity. This is good in the long term for joint health, heart and lung health, and many other bodily functions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><h3>Lowered risk of type-2 diabetes<\/h3><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reduces the intake of poor quality processed foods over consumed in typical Western diets which contribute to type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While many foods are now labeled as \u201cvegan\u201d, if they are highly processed or contain sugar they will not contribute to the above mentioned health benefits. To gain all the benefits of a vegan diet, food should be fresh and light, consisting of all the essential nutrients for body and mind functionality. It might be tempting to indulge in \u201cvegan\u201d desserts or even fast food items but the nutritional value will be low, ultimately leaving you more hungry than before and without any positive aspects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional benefits are a reduced environmental impact. Those who follow a vegan diet have a smaller footprint related to greenhouse gasses and other factors which cause climate change. Most of the plants grown for consumption are produced to feed the livestock which is raised for slaughter. Following a vegan diet can reduce the amount of resources and land used to produce this vegetation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall a vegan diet benefits the self and society both. Through awareness one can assure that all dietary needs are met. The ideal vegan diet will be prepared fresh and leave you feeling satisfied. 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My spiritual journey has bought bhakti and devotion in my life, it has made me realize that God resides within me and this interconnectedness with the divine is what guides me through life. My life challenges opened my mind to see the beauty of within and the beauty externally. My most profound experience was when I realized that I had a congenital heart defect, and if I didn\u2019t seek treatment I would die, I came from extremely humble beginnings and we had no money for the operation or treatment. My body would literally shake due to the defect. Where would I end up, how do I not die? What is the purpose of my life \u2013 all these questions would spin in my mind, who would help me? there was no one here on this earth at that point in time to help me survive or live. This is where bhakti and my devotion to God came into my heart, I had to have blind faith in the universe, in the god that I would live, Miraculously, I stumbled upon a hospital that agreed to treat me. In India, at the time of my operation, there was no guarantee of success. As I went under anesthesia, not knowing if I would wake, it was here that I truly connected to my heart and the divine within and the power of prayer, meant that when I opened my eyes I was born again, an opportunity to serve humanity and guide on people on the spiritual path(Hosptial of operation- Sri Satya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Science) I promised at this point I would spread the word of bhakti and devotion. That I would spend my life for devotion and spreading spirituality challenges and adversity are a part of life, however how we overcome, can make all the difference, every challenge strengths our will, life is never about the position we have in life, but that we see our self as we really are and take our soul journey.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@yogivishnupanigrahi9748\/"],"url":"https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/author\/admin\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/542","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=542"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/542\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":695,"href":"https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/542\/revisions\/695"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/550"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=542"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=542"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kundaliniyogaashram.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=542"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}