Can Man Without Meat

Marije Seves of the Nutrition Center previously told NU nl that people can absolutely do without meat, as long as you replace it properly.

"About fifty nutrients are known that we all need for different life processes," says Seves "Macronutrients, for example, provide fuel.

But vitamins and minerals are also needed for all kinds of processes " According to Seves, these nutrients play a role in building and repairing the body, digestion and our immune system, for example.

"The body cannot make those substances itself or not sufficiently We have to get them through our food.

" So it's not just about whether your food is a plant or an animal, but about the nutrients it contains According to Seves, we can get almost all the nutrients from animal products from plant products.

The only thing you need to take care of is that you replace it in a full-fledged way There are meat substitutes that imitate real meat, such as a veggie burger.

However, according to Seves, these are not always full replacements "They are often very salty, and you have to look closely at the ingredients.

Do they contain enough protein? Do they add iron and vitamin B12?" The vitamin B12 is special, because this vitamin is only found in animal products, even though it can be added to meat and dairy substitutes Nevertheless, the Nutrition Center advises taking a supplement if you eat very little or no animal products.

So people can - especially in this day and age - live well on plant-based food Why then do many people see meat as necessary? That is one of the questions that psychologist and researcher Marleen Onwezen is investigating at Wageningen University & Research.

"Meat is an intriguing example, because there is a large group of people who feel that it is really part of our diet and necessary for good nutritional value " Want to read more about why meat has such a strong appeal? You do that here.

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