For "food-medicine," the vegetarian menu selection is often utilized as a "vehicle" to add an herb or mineral with specific health benefits. It is healthy to cut down on animal proteins, even reducing fish and dairy intake as a general lifestyle. However, the opposite is encouraged; when specific animal fats can aid or nourish. Even a Buddhist will adhere to a nutrition plan that includes animal protein if it is necessary to correct or boost recovery. Vegetarian menus should be plant-protein rich and include sufficient minerals, vitamins and be rich in colors.
It is super important to have a good relationship with your body/mind when adapting to a Vegan lifestyle. The health benefits are enormous when consuming a balanced diet that is only plant-based. When reducing animal fats and protein from your diet, you must be informed and monitor your physical and psychological response. Avocados, quinoa, white yam, and legumes can substitute for proteins and fats, but eating high amounts of beans will change your estrogen or weaken your bones. Vegan is extreme. As with all extreme lifestyles, it is not ideal for everyone.