Being vegetarian, as well as being vegan, are social trends that are based on leaving meat on the basis of certain reasons such as animal abuse, or health issues. Both trends are increasingly encouraged. Nutrition experts have suggested that a balanced diet should include foods from all groups. That is, the healthy thing is to eat in a varied way in the necessary and recommended amounts.
If you have neglected any food, such as meat, you must do so taking into account some aspects so that the body does not suffer. Otherwise, certain deficits of nutrients could occur, which condition the appearance of certain pathologies. We tell you how to eat well without including meat in your diet.
Do we eat a lot of meat?
According to the ANIBES study carried out by the Spanish Nutrition Foundation, approximately 2% of the population in Spain has stopped eating meat on a daily basis.
Similarly, this study refers to the fact that 12% of the population of this country does not eat processed meat. It is worth mentioning that vegan people, that is, those who do not eat meat or fish, correspond to 1% of the Spanish population.
On the other hand, the results of another study have been published that show a reduction in the Spanish population that consumes red meat ; 43% of Spaniards reduced their consumption.
So that leaving the meat does not have consequences for your health, you can follow these tips. In any case, you should know that as each person is different and has different nutritional needs, it is recommended in all cases that you make a gradual change, together with a professional who can guide and accompany you in this process.
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