While animal products are rich in protein, the adequacy of dietary protein intake from
vegetarian/vegan diets has long been controversial. In this review, we examine the protein …

OBJECTIVE: The health benefits of vegetarian diets are well-recognized; however, long-
term adherence to these diets may be associated with nutrient inadequacies, particularly …

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Background Shifting towards a more plant-based diet, as promoted in Western countries, will
reduce the animal protein contribution to total proteins. Such a reduction may not only impair …

Background and aim of the work. The main Food Choice Motives (FCMs) of vegetarianism
and veganism are supported by ethical, health, ecological and pleasure motivations, but …

Since the beginning of the 21st century, interest in vegan diets has been rapidly increasing
in most countries. Misconceptions about vegan diets are widespread among the general …

Early human food cultures were plant-based. Major religions such as Hinduism and
Buddhism have recommended a vegetarian way of life since their conception. The recorded …

This chapter provides a basic understanding of proteins, which are vital source of nutrition
and valuable functional components of consumer food products. Animal-derived proteins …

Health benefits of vegetarian diets include reduced risk of hypertension, type 2 diabetes and
certain cancers (1, 2), reduced body mass index (3) and lower mortality due to ischemic …

The 2019 Canada's Food Guide (CFG) emphasizes consumption of plant protein with
implications for protein adequacy and nutrient intakes, yet a baseline with which to compare …