Associate professors from Lakehead University respond to nutritionist's claims about vegan diets
The following letter from two Lakehead University associate professors is in response to a column regarding vegan diets, published Feb. 21:
In the Canada Food Guide, for instance, meat is no longer a separate category but listed alongside nuts, seeds, lentils, beans, peas, and soy products as “protein foods.” In fact, the guide recommends people “try to choose protein foods that come from plants every day. Plant-based protein foods can provide more fibre and less saturated fat than other types of protein foods. This can be beneficial for your heart health.” See, no need to panic.
Plant-based diets imply whole foods from plants. This includes pulses, nuts, seeds, vegetables, fruits and — yes — even grains and oils. Poor food choices can be made in any diet; a diet of Oreos and orange juice would technically be vegan but it would likely also lead to health complications. This is why the Canada Food Guide recommends consuming a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein foods.
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