Every November 1st is celebrated world vegan day, a date set by Louise Wallis in 1994 when she became President of the British Vegan Society. There are currently a lot of people following that Lifestyle.

Regarding this type of diet there are many myths, among which they highlight that this diet is an ethical position to claim about abuse, exploitation or cruelty to animals because it is characterized by the exclusion of animal foods.

However, this type of diet goes beyond that and Sylvia Rodríguez, a nutritionist from the Magnesol team and a specialist in plant-based diets, commented on whether or not to follow this type of diet.

You will be able to get the amount of nutrients your body needs

There are far more intakes of certain nutrients in this type of diet, among the most common being magnesium and zinc, two minerals found in tofu, almonds, sesame or pumpkin seeds. It is also recommended that vegans or vegetarians can take vitamin B12 supplements.

You improve your emotional health

According to several studies, intake of plant-based foods can help maintain a stable mood and promote feelings of satisfaction and fullness.

You have less risk of heart disease

Meat is one of the foods most likely to cause high cholesterol, so eating plant-based foods will help keep your heart healthy and prevent heart disease.

You avoid constipation

The vegan diet is characterized by its high fiber content, which helps maintain your digestion and thus avoids suffering from constipation. This way you also prevent diseases like colon cancer, glycemic regulation and obesity.

It should be noted that before taking this type of diet, it is advisable to visit a specialist in his field so that he can evaluate you and thus indicate which supplements you should take to accompany your diet.

Mini matcha vegan and almond muffin recipe

To make the most of the date, we’re sharing with you recipes for some delicious mini vegan matcha and almond muffins that will take you a bit of time and have been shared by chef Puratos.

Ingredients for Vegan Almond Matcha Mini Muffins

• 100 gram Satin Vegan Cake
• 8 grams matcha powder
• Almond extract to taste
• 470 grams almond milk
• 220 grams of oil

How to prepare mini vegan matcha and almond muffins?

Step 1

Place the ingredients in the bowl of a mixer and mix for 1 minute on low speed. Then, using a spoon or spatula, mix the mixture from the walls of the bowl and mix for another 4 minutes on medium speed.

Step 2

Be sure to use 20 grams for each mini muffin. Then, cover with sliced ​​almonds and take to the oven, which should be 165-170ºC. Wait 15 to 18 minutes and enjoy.

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