{"id":41152,"date":"2022-02-16T22:19:25","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T22:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=41152"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"types-of-vegan-diets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/","title":{"rendered":"Types Of Vegan Diets: 8 Different Versions Of A Plant-Based Lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Types_Of_Vegan_Diets_Raw_Vegan_Diet\" >Types Of Vegan Diets: Raw Vegan Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Pros_Of_A_Raw_Vegan_Diet\" >Pros Of A Raw Vegan Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Cons_Of_A_Raw_Vegan_Diet\" >Cons Of A Raw Vegan Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Types_Of_Vegan_Diets_Gluten-Free_Vegan_Diet\" >Types Of Vegan Diets: Gluten-Free Vegan Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Pros_Of_A_Gluten-Free_Vegan_Diet\" >Pros Of A Gluten-Free Vegan Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Cons_Of_A_Gluten-Free_Vegan_Diet\" >Cons Of A Gluten-Free Vegan Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Types_Of_Vegan_Diets_Fruitarian_Vegan_Diet\" >Types Of Vegan Diets: Fruitarian Vegan Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Pros_Of_A_Fruitarian_Vegan_Diet\" >Pros Of A Fruitarian Vegan Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Cons_Of_A_Fruitarian_Vegan_Diet\" >Cons Of A Fruitarian Vegan Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Types_Of_Vegan_Diets_Whole_Food_Vegan_Diet\" >Types Of Vegan Diets: Whole Food Vegan Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Pros_Of_A_Whole_Food_Vegan_Diet\" >Pros Of A Whole Food Vegan Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Cons_Of_A_Whole_Food_Vegan_Diet\" >Cons Of A Whole Food Vegan Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Types_Of_Vegan_Diets_Junk_Convenience_Food_Vegan_Diet\" >Types Of Vegan Diets: Junk &amp; Convenience Food Vegan Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Pros_Of_A_Junk_Food_Vegan_Diet\" >Pros Of A Junk Food Vegan Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Cons_Of_A_Junk_Food_Vegan_Diet\" >Cons Of A Junk Food Vegan Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Types_Of_Vegan_Diets_Raw_Till_4_Vegan_Diet\" >Types Of Vegan Diets: Raw Till 4 Vegan Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Pros_Of_A_Raw_Till_4_Vegan_Diet\" >Pros Of A Raw Till 4 Vegan Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Cons_Of_A_Raw_Till_4_Vegan_Diet\" >Cons Of A Raw Till 4 Vegan Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Types_Of_Vegan_Diets_Paleo_Vegan_Diet_Pegan_Diet\" >Types Of Vegan Diets: Paleo Vegan Diet (Pegan Diet)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Pros_Of_A_Paleo_Vegan_Diet_Pegan_Diet\" >Pros Of A Paleo Vegan Diet (Pegan Diet)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Cons_Of_A_Paleo_Vegan_Diet_Pegan_Diet\" >Cons Of A Paleo Vegan Diet (Pegan Diet)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Types_Of_Vegan_Diets_Freegan_Diet\" >Types Of Vegan Diets: Freegan Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Pros_Of_A_Freegan_Diet\" >Pros Of A Freegan Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#Cons_Of_A_Freegan_Diet\" >Cons Of A Freegan Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veganism is a way of life. Not to be confused with vegetarianism, veganism is about abstaining from using and consuming animal products altogether \u2014 including meat, dairy, egg, and honey. Veganism in its pure sense is all about respecting and protecting animals and the environment as much as possible (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0261561420306567\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegans can be extremely healthy when properly following their diet. But with so many options to choose from, it&#8217;s easy to fall into the trap of unhealthy veganism. If you&#8217;re considering switching over (or are already living the life), then read on for eight different types of vegan diets that vary in terms of level of healthiness.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Types_Of_Vegan_Diets\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Types_Of_Vegan_Diets\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_Of_Vegan_Diets_Raw_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Types Of Vegan Diets: Raw Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests, raw <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-detox\/\">vegans<\/a> eat only raw plant foods (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3635096\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These foods are generally considered healthy already \u2014 a diet consisting of 100% raw produce is extremely high in fiber, and low in saturated fat, sodium, and calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The idea behind this diet is the belief that cooking food at high temperatures destroys the enzymes and nutrients inside (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11030475\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, not all raw vegan food is eaten cold. Those following this lifestyle can heat their food to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) \u2014 just enough to slightly warm the food and make it taste better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_Of_A_Raw_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Pros Of A Raw Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating a diet consisting of 100% raw food is a great way to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet your daily requirement for fruits and vegetables every day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat more whole, unprocessed foods which can enable weight loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase fiber intake.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce intake of saturated fat and sodium.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_Of_A_Raw_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Cons Of A Raw Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet may not be suitable for all because it is (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciendo.com\/article\/10.2478\/arls-2019-0010\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extremely restrictive, difficult to follow long term.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low in protein and essential fatty acids.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacks important nutrients like calcium and vitamin B12.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potentially triggering for those with eating disorders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time and money consuming.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/b12-foods-vegan\/\">B12 Foods Vegan: Richest Vitamin B12 Foods For Vegans<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Types_Of_Vegan_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40911 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5687-1024x576.png\" alt=\"types of vegan diets\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5687.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5687-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5687.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5687.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_Of_Vegan_Diets_Gluten-Free_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Types Of Vegan Diets: <\/strong><strong>Gluten-Free Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A gluten-free <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/21-days-vegan-diet\/\">vegan diet<\/a> consists of mostly the same foods as a raw vegan diet. The only difference is that gluten-free <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/macrobiotic-vegan\/\">vegans<\/a> also avoid products containing wheat or derivatives of wheat, including barley, rye, spelt, kamut, farina, durum flour, triticale, couscous, bran and semolina.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gluten is a name for the proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye \u2014 it&#8217;s what makes bread dough stretchy and elastic (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fnut.2019.00101\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). But for those who suffer from celiac disease, gluten can inflict serious damage to the small intestine and prevent absorption of nutrients while causing uncomfortable symptoms (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5437500\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_Of_A_Gluten-Free_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Pros Of A Gluten-Free Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people find that:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They feel better eliminating gluten.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They have fewer digestive issues when cutting wheat out of their diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_Of_A_Gluten-Free_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Cons Of A Gluten-Free Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For others, this diet can lead to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of important B vitamins like niacin and riboflavin (found in whole grains).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not getting enough fiber because gluten free grains like quinoa and amaranth aren&#8217;t true grains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrient deficiencies from lack of variety in foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many gluten free vegan foods are highly processed, full of additives, and not good for your health.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Types_Of_Vegan_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39928 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-4.jpg\" alt=\"types of vegan diets\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-4.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_Of_Vegan_Diets_Fruitarian_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Types Of Vegan Diets: <\/strong><strong>Fruitarian Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit is the main focus of the fruitarian <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-muscle-building-meal-plan\/\">vegan diet<\/a>. Individuals following this diet eat only fruits, nuts, and seeds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However there are many versions of this vegan diet. Some fruitarians restrict themselves to eating only fruit that has fallen naturally from a plant. Others abstain from eating seeds because they contain future plants. Yet, others include pulses such as beans and peas in their meals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_Of_A_Fruitarian_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Pros Of A Fruitarian Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people find that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating only fruit makes them feel light and healthy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They have better digestion when their diet is mainly fruits, which are easy to digest. And seeds add bulk to stools (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/2\/12\/1266\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_Of_A_Fruitarian_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Cons Of A Fruitarian Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For others, this diet can lead to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spikes in blood sugar levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3978819\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Fruit is very high in natural sugars and some have a high glycemic index. Fruitarians can eat as much as 10 times more sugar than the average person.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monotonous eating \u2014 you&#8217;re only eating one type of food, which can lead to boredom and lack of variety.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low intake of essential fats found in nuts and seeds, which are needed for healthy skin, hair, and nails.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrient deficiencies from eating only fruit are common because fruit generally doesn&#8217;t contain high levels of calcium, iron, vitamin D, zinc, vitamin B12 or omega-3 fatty acids.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much fiber makes it difficult for the body to assimilate nutrients, particularly calcium and iron (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intechopen.com\/chapters\/40600\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Types_Of_Vegan_Diets\">Start using our app<\/a> and watch the magic happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Types_Of_Vegan_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39910 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-7.jpg\" alt=\"types of vegan diets\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-7.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_Of_Vegan_Diets_Whole_Food_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Types Of Vegan Diets: <\/strong><strong>Whole Food Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a whole food vegan diet, the focus is on eating foods that have been minimally processed. It is associated with many healthy benefits including weight loss, reduction in blood sugar and cholesterol levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/11\/9\/2068\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who follow this lifestyle eat as close to nature as possible by sticking with unrefined <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-vegan-meal-plan\/\">plant-based foods<\/a> like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fruits and vegetables: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whole, fresh produce like leafy greens and other types of vegetables as well as fresh fruits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grains:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> unrefined grains like oatmeal, wheat breads, quinoa and brown rice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Legumes: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as chickpeas, black beans and kidney beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nuts and seeds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well as some nut butters<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_Of_A_Whole_Food_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Pros Of A Whole Food Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating whole foods ensures that you&#8217;re getting all of the needed nutrients, which can help:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower risk for developing chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer since eating this way is high in phytochemicals (compounds found in plant foods) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/20\/12\/19753\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying less highly processed vegan products, which means more money saved since you&#8217;re buying whole foods that will last longer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_Of_A_Whole_Food_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Cons Of A Whole Food Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, this diet can lead to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not getting enough calories because caloric density is low with plant based foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling overly full and bloated from eating a lot of fiber found in fruit, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not eating enough omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in walnuts, flax seeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and walnuts. Some vegans can also get their daily dose of DHA from microalgae oil supplements (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/11\/10\/2365\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-vegan-cleanse\/\">7-Day Vegan Cleanse Diet Guideline: What It Takes To Design A 7-Day Vegan Detox Diet<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Types_Of_Vegan_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39808 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/7-1.jpg\" alt=\"types of vegan diets\" width=\"1000\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/7-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/7-1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/7-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_Of_Vegan_Diets_Junk_Convenience_Food_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Types Of Vegan Diets: <\/strong><strong>Junk &amp; Convenience Food Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people on a junk food <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-days-vegan-diet\/\">vegan diet<\/a>, the lifestyle is less about health and more about ethics. They are on this lifestyle because they care about animals and the environment, not because they want the health benefits of being vegan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This vegan diet is heavily plant-based, but it can be very high in sugar and fat. Those on this diet tend to eat a lot of whole and processed vegan foods like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits, veggies, grains, legumes &amp; nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegan cookies, candies and chocolates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faux meat and cheese products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convenience foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cereal, breads, pasta dishes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_Of_A_Junk_Food_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Pros Of A Junk Food Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few advantages to eating a junk &amp; convenience food vegan diet:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes this is the easiest way for vegans to socialize with their family and friends because it&#8217;s easy to find vegan junk food in most places.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may work if you&#8217;re in recovery from disordered eating and restriction since it allows you to eat all kinds of different foods while following your moral compass.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be easier to follow when you&#8217;re just starting out on a vegan diet and come from a very junky omnivorous diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_Of_A_Junk_Food_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Cons Of A Junk Food Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some, this diet may not be the best choice because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High sugar intake can lead to weight gain as well as insulin resistance, which over time can increase risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes since there is little or no fiber in junk food, which can help slow down the rate at which sugar is released into the blood (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4822166\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High levels of fat intake are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. The downside to processed vegan foods is that they often contain hydrogenated oil, which is known as trans fat. This type of fat has been linked to higher risk for heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.karger.com\/Article\/FullText\/455681\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those on this vegan diet may be at risk for not eating enough fruits and vegetables, which can affect vitamin intake.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of vegan diet is often high in salt because processed foods are usually loaded with sodium. Too much sodium increases your risk of hypertension (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/11\/9\/1970\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Types_Of_Vegan_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38990 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5534-1024x576.png\" alt=\"types of vegan diets\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5534.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5534-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5534.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5534.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_Of_Vegan_Diets_Raw_Till_4_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Types Of Vegan Diets: <\/strong><strong>Raw Till 4 Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popularized by Australian athletes Freelee and Durianrider (social media aliases), the raw till 4 vegan diet entails eating only raw <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-tofu-vegan\/\">vegan foods<\/a> until at least 4 pm (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thebananagirl.com\/pages\/the-raw-till-4-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Then, you may have a cooked meal for dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It emphasizes mono meals, cutting out salt, oil, caffeine, and alcohol. You&#8217;re also encouraged to drink around 4 liters of water a day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of this diet is to make eating raw foods more sustainable. The founders&#8217; philosophy behind this is that they believe it allows them to give their digestive system a break from digesting complex foods and that it also helps reduce inflammation in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The raw till 4 vegan diet is designed to encourage weight loss by eating large amounts of food (2,500 &#8211; 3,000 calories per day). It&#8217;s very high in carb, low fat, and low protein and followers often combine it with running or cycling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet emphasizes foods such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lots of fruits like bananas, mangoes, berries, stone fruit, dates, figs and more<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starches like pasta, potatoes, rice or corn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some vegetables as a side-dish, mostly tomato sauce and leafy greens<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_Of_A_Raw_Till_4_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Pros Of A Raw Till 4 Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet works for some because it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doesn&#8217;t restrict you to eating small portions of food.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s easy to follow when you&#8217;re hungry because it allows for plenty of calories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is only a temporary diet, which makes it appealing if you want to lose weight fast.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_Of_A_Raw_Till_4_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Cons Of A Raw Till 4 Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For others, this vegan diet may not be the best choice because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s very low in protein so this can be problematic since amino acids help with tissue repair, immunity and hormone regulation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK557845\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s very high in carbs which isn\u2019t ideal for everyone, especially those who need to manage their blood sugar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/261171524_Carbohydrate_Consumption_and_Fatigue_-_A_Review\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s very low in fat, which can lead to problems since essential fatty acids help protect from inflammation and they&#8217;re also necessary for brain function (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/full\/10.1177\/2156587213488788#:~:text=Essential%20fatty%20acids%20(linoleic%20and,sources%20in%20complex%2C%20interconnected%20systems.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This vegan diet is very low in calcium, vitamin D and B12.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s high in calories and may not result in weight loss without a consistent workout routine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Types_Of_Vegan_Diets\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Types_Of_Vegan_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38987 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5526-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Meal Plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5526.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5526-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5526.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Frame-5526.png 1076w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_Of_Vegan_Diets_Paleo_Vegan_Diet_Pegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Types Of Vegan Diets: <\/strong><strong>Paleo Vegan Diet (Pegan Diet)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The paleo vegan diet is a variation of the paleo <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/essential-amino-acids-vegan\/\">diet<\/a>. Paleo is a diet plan which is also known as the caveman diet. It involves eating whole foods, unprocessed and unrefined, so that you mimic the diet of people living in the Paleolithic era, before agriculture was invented.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The paleo diet has been linked to health benefits in some people including reduction in cholesterol levels, blood pressure and plasma insulin levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/ejcn20094?utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=commission_junction&amp;utm_content=en_textlink&amp;utm_campaign=3_nsn6445_deeplink_PID100090071&amp;CJEVENT=a10402b5891a11ec82dc10c40a18050f\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paleo vegans eat plenty of fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, nuts and seeds. Strict paleo vegans or pagans do not eat legumes or grains as these were not eaten in the early stone age. Paleo vegans do not eat meat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_Of_A_Paleo_Vegan_Diet_Pegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Pros Of A Paleo Vegan Diet (Pegan Diet)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This vegan diet is good for some people because it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is focused on eating plenty of fruits and vegetables.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s low in processed foods so it can help reduce your intake of unhealthy fats, salt and added sugar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is high in fiber, which is beneficial for heart health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5731843\/#!po=60.6383\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_Of_A_Paleo_Vegan_Diet_Pegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Cons Of A Paleo Vegan Diet (Pegan Diet)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For others, this vegan diet may not be the best choice because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s very low in carbohydrates so it may be hard to get enough energy from the diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s very low in calcium and vitamin D.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is very restrictive and can result in deficiencies because of its lack of grains and legumes, which are good sources of (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3321456\/#!po=78.5714\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>B vitamins: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Necessary for healthy red blood cells and cell metabolism<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Iron:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Necessary for oxygen transport and immunity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Magnesium: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps with blood sugar regulation and carbohydrate metabolism<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Calcium:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Necessary for bone health<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Types_Of_Vegan_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38975 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5511-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5511.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5511-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5511.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5511.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_Of_Vegan_Diets_Freegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Types Of Vegan Diets: <\/strong><strong>Freegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freegans are individuals who strive to address the exploitation of the earth&#8217;s resources by examining their consumption and waste production. They are against waste by capitalist society.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like most types of vegan diets, freeganism is also a philosophy that encourages people to reduce harm to animals and their environment. Freeganism is a lifestyle that encourages frugality so that people can live a more ecologically responsible lifestyle (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.academia.edu\/1137026\/Freeganism_food_for_mind_body_and_soul\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main focus of the diet is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing waste and consumption by reusing and recycling what you can find in your neighborhood (dumpster diving)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proposing a lifestyle which emphasizes sharing and bartering instead of money\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_Of_A_Freegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Pros Of A Freegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This vegan diet is good for some people because it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is frugal and encourages recycling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourages people to reduce waste by reusing items that would otherwise end up in a landfill.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be healthy if you are able to eat foods that are fresh and in good condition.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_Of_A_Freegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Cons Of A Freegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For others, this vegan diet may not be the best choice because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It requires a lot of time so it might not work for people who have rigid daily schedules.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s difficult to ensure that you&#8217;re getting all the vitamins and minerals that you need when you eat only dumpstered foods, which might not be in good condition or fresh. This also increases your risk of foodborne illness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If food is obtained from a commercial source instead of directly from nature (i.e. dumpster diving at grocery stores), it may contain harmful chemicals that are difficult to remove (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3626822\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all sources of freegan vegan food are legal (dumpster diving at farms is illegal).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all freegan food has been tested for contaminants like lead and mercury.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A vegan lifestyle can be very healthy if done correctly. However, there are some vegan diets that may not provide you with all the nutrients that your body needs to function properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s important to research the different types of vegan diets to see which ones might work best for you and your lifestyle. Talk to a dietitian about how you can make sure to get all the necessary nutrients your body needs without eating animal foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Types_Of_Vegan_Diets\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Veganism is a way of life. Not to be confused with vegetarianism, veganism is about abstaining from using and consuming animal products altogether \u2014 including meat, dairy, egg, and honey. Veganism in its pure sense is all about respecting and protecting animals and the environment as much as possible (15). 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Not to be confused with vegetarianism, veganism is about abstaining from using and consuming animal products altogether \u2014 including meat, dairy, egg, and honey. Veganism in its pure sense is all about respecting and protecting animals and the environment as much as possible (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0261561420306567\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Vegans can be extremely healthy when properly following their diet. But with so many options to choose from, it's easy to fall into the trap of unhealthy veganism. 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Not to be confused with vegetarianism, veganism is about abstaining from using and consuming animal products altogether \u2014 including meat, dairy, egg, and honey. Veganism in its pure sense is all about respecting and protecting animals and the environment as much as possible (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0261561420306567\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegans can be extremely healthy when properly following their diet. But with so many options to choose from, it's easy to fall into the trap of unhealthy veganism. If you're considering switching over (or are already living the life), then read on for eight different types of vegan diets that vary in terms of level of healthiness.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Types Of Vegan Diets: Raw Vegan Diet<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests, raw <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-detox\/\">vegans<\/a> eat only raw plant foods (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3635096\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These foods are generally considered healthy already \u2014 a diet consisting of 100% raw produce is extremely high in fiber, and low in saturated fat, sodium, and calories.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The idea behind this diet is the belief that cooking food at high temperatures destroys the enzymes and nutrients inside (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11030475\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, not all raw vegan food is eaten cold. 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