What we eat has a tremendous impact on our personal health and that of the planet. With the world’s population continuing to grow and an increasing awareness of the effects of global climate change, many people are choosing to reduce their consumption of animal protein and focus on more plant-based foods. The food system is responsible for more than a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions, of which up to 80% are associated with livestock production. 

Research shows that plant-based diets are cost-effective, low-risk interventions that may lower body mass index, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. They may also reduce the number of medications needed to treat chronic diseases and lower ischemic heart disease mortality rates.

When we consider these factors in combination with our increasingly busy lifestyles, plant-based proteins shakes – such as VegiDay All in One Shake & Go – can be a great solution to meeting our dietary, environmental, and health needs.
VegiDay All in One Shake & Go contains a blend of ingredients that provides a source of complete protein and amino acid profile. The right balance of amino acids helps build and repair body tissues as well as build and maintain lean muscle mass. Findings from a recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition suggest that maintaining adequate protein intake with age may help 
preserve muscle mass and strength in adult men and women. It also showed that plant protein (as opposed to animal protein) might favour the preservation of muscle strength in older adults, possibly due to its alkaline properties. 

Green foods, including algae such as spirulina and chlorella and grasses such as alfalfa, barley, and wheatgrass, also have a beneficial alkalizing effect on the body. Research shows individuals with lower-than-average pH levels have an increase in urine pH when they consume green foods. These green foods provide
a vast array of phytonutrients such as carotenoids, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes, which have been shown to support red blood cell formation, immune function, and reduction of oxidative stress.

Because of its many benefits, there has been an increase in the popularity of plant-based diets. Raw food diets are also increasing in popularity because it is known that heating and processing foods can decrease nutrients, especially water-soluble vitamins such as vitamin C and the B vitamins. In fact, the Giessen
Raw Food Study concluded that a strict raw food diet lowers plasma total cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations. However, it also found that following a raw food diet can contribute to vitamin B12 deficiency. The additional vitamins and minerals in the VegiDay All in One Shake & Go formula support healthy B vitamin levels, including vitamin B12. They also aid in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth, reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis,
help in collagen formation, and aid in the prevention of vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

An overwhelming body of physiological evidence confirms the fundamental role of vitamins and minerals in energy metabolism. The B complex vitamins are particularly essential for mitochondrial function; a lack of just one of these vitamins may compromise an entire sequence of biochemical reactions necessary for transforming food into physiological energy.  

A balanced vegan diet can be healthy at all stages of life, but variety is key to ensuring a good intake of the complete spectrum of nutrients. With 26 fruits and vegetables and six plant-based proteins, premium VegiDay All in One Shake & Go provides this variety of essential amino acids, fibre, vitamins, minerals, and
other phytonutrients needed to support an active, healthy, and sustainable lifestyle – good for you and good for the planet.