{"id":15404,"date":"2020-04-29T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/?p=15404"},"modified":"2020-04-15T12:09:49","modified_gmt":"2020-04-15T16:09:49","slug":"weight-control-the-vegan-way-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/2020\/04\/29\/weight-control-the-vegan-way-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Weight Control the Vegan Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Many of you may be putting on extra pounds during this stressful period. Lack of exercise in some cases is adding to the problem. The Vegetarian Resource Group previously published a weight loss article in Vegetarian Journal <\/em>by VRG\u2019s nutrition advisors Reed Mangels, PhD, RD and Chef Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD.<\/p>\n

This article was written to provide suggestions for vegans, or people who are interested in following a vegan diet, who want to lose weight. The weight loss plan is designed for non-pregnant adults. If you have a medical condition such as kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure, please consult your health care professional to make sure these ideas will work for you.<\/p>\n

Included in the article is a chart titled \u201cLowfat Foods To Meet Your Nutritional Needs.\u201d You\u2019ll also find a sample menu plan, as well as lowfat vegan recipes including:<\/p>\n