National Vegetarian Week: Nourishing Your Body with Plant-Based Foods
1st–7th October sees National Vegetarian Week, celebrating the growing popularity of vegetarian and plant-based diets across the nation.
A vegetarian diet consists predominantly of fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds and grains.
When well planned, a vegetarian diet can provide many health benefits and may help support heart health, healthy blood sugar levels and weight management.
Eating a vegetarian diet generally means consuming less saturated fat and cholesterol, while increasing your intake of fibre, vitamin C and potassium. Nuts, seeds and grains can also provide valuable sources of protein.
To help obtain sufficient iron, calcium and omega-3 fatty acids, it is important to include plenty of green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds such as flax and chia.
However, if a vegetarian diet isn't varied and well balanced, it can sometimes be lacking in key nutrients the body needs, including vitamin B12, iron and omega-3 fatty acids.
Support Your Vegetarian Diet with Modern Herbals
At Modern Herbals, we have a range of Greens Organic products that can complement a plant-based diet, including chia seeds, kelp powder, wheatgrass and spirulina.
You may also wish to consider supplements as part of a balanced vegetarian diet. Here are some of our 'veggie' recommendations:
Natroceutics B Complex
This activated B Complex provides 100% of the NRV for vitamin B12, alongside other B vitamins. Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and the normal functioning of the nervous system.
Natroceutics Omega 3
Our pure, wild omega-3 is provided in triglyceride form and is tested to be free from heavy metals and contaminants. It contains DHA, which contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision.
Iron-Vital Sachets
These convenient, fruit-flavoured sachets are delicious and easy to absorb. They contain iron, vitamin C and vitamin B12. Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to the normal function of the immune system.
Lestrin Plus
This product contains plant sterols with added garlic and CoQ10. Plant sterols have been shown to help reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease.
So, enjoy a healthy, varied vegetarian diet that can help you maintain your health while also supporting a more sustainable way of eating.
