Pegan diet

Pegan Diet

The Pegan Diet is a dietary regimen that combines principles from the Paleo diet and vegan diet. It was coined by Dr. Mark Hyman, a functional medicine advocate, in 2014. The Pegan Diet emphasizes whole foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats, while minimizing processed foods, sugars, and high-glycemic carbohydrates.

Principles

The Pegan Diet is based on several key principles:

• Whole Foods: The diet emphasizes consuming whole, unprocessed foods. This includes fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and lean proteins.

• Plant-Based: The majority of the diet (approximately 75%) should consist of fruits and vegetables.

• Protein: The diet recommends lean proteins, such as fish and chicken, and discourages red meat.

• Healthy Fats: Healthy fats, such as avocados, nuts, seeds, and olive oil, are encouraged.

• Low-Glycemic: The diet discourages high-glycemic foods, such as refined grains and sugars.

Benefits

The Pegan Diet is believed to offer several health benefits, including weight loss, improved heart health, and better blood sugar control. However, more research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits and risks of this diet.

Criticisms

Critics of the Pegan Diet argue that it may be difficult to follow due to its restrictive nature. Additionally, some nutritionists have expressed concern that the diet may lead to nutrient deficiencies, particularly in calcium and vitamin D.

See Also

• Paleolithic diet
• Veganism
• Whole Foods
• Plant-Based Diet
• Protein (nutrient)
• Healthy Fats
• Low-Glycemic Diet