Delicious and Healthy Nutrition with Veganuary

January is an important awareness movement for a healthy and sustainable life. VeganuaryVeganuary, which started in England in 2014 and quickly became a global movement, invites people to experience a plant-based diet by staying away from animal products for a month.

Duru Gıda Nutrition Consultant Dietician Emine Uluçay, drew attention to the positive effects of small changes in nutrition that can be made from time to time on physical health. He stated that plant-based nutrition not only supports a sustainable lifestyle, but also offers many health benefits. Emine Uluçay said, “Not everyone needs to be vegan or vegetarian, but reducing animal products and replacing them with plant-based foods at certain times also contributes to environmental factors. Increasing plant-based products in nutrition reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. It also helps protect the environment and contributes to a more sustainable lifestyle.”

Foods Like Bulgur, Chickpeas, Lentils, Beans Support Vegan and Vegetarian Nutrition

Nutrition Consultant Emine Uluçay stated that individuals who want to try the Veganuary diet can easily replace animal products in their meals with plant-based rich protein sources. “Foods such as bulgur, chickpeas, lentils and beans not only support vegan and vegetarian nutrition, but also support a healthy lifestyle with their high protein and fiber content. These products help you stay full for a long time while maintaining your energy level, thus providing a balanced diet.” dedicate.

Duru Gıda inspires those who want to eat in accordance with the spirit of Veganuary by offering natural, delicious and rich options for a sustainable future. Natural stones taken from nature as they first come are transformed into stone mills. Duru Gıda products emerge with a wide range of products ranging from bulgur, rice and lentils in the world's largest bulgur production line, where traditional stone mills and modern methods are combined. Duru Gıda products, which create ideal alternatives for a healthy life, support the nutritional process with delicious and environmentally friendly recipes by naturally providing protein, fiber and minerals, which are the cornerstones of vegan and vegetarian nutrition.

Special Recipe for 'Veganuary' from Dietician Emine Uluçay: Shepherd's Pie

A very popular recipe in the UK, originally made with minced meat and potatoes, but now made with red beans and sweet potatoes, this is a healthy recipe that everyone can enjoy, vegan or not!

Materials:

For the above:

3 medium potatoes

3 medium sweet potatoes (or + 3 regular potatoes)

Half a glass of plant milk

For six:

1 pieces of onion

1 chopped/grated garlic

5 diced mushrooms

2 packs of Duru Pratik boiled red beans

1 pack of Duru Practical boiled garnish

1/2 pack Duru Pratik boiled corn

5 medium sized mushrooms

1tbsp olive oil

1tbsp starch / whole wheat flour

2tbsp tomato paste

3 tbsp soy sauce

2 water glass of water

2 bay leaf

Salt, black pepper, dried thyme

Preparation of:

Wash, peel, slice and boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until soft. While the potatoes are boiling, fry the onion and garlic in olive oil. Add the sliced ​​mushrooms and cook until soft. Add the Duru Pratik garnish, corn and red beans and mix. Add salt, pepper, spices, tomato paste, soy sauce, starch and water and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Pour the vegetable mixture into the greased baking dish. Add the plant-based milk to the cooked potatoes and mash them. Spread the puree evenly over the mixture in the baking dish. Cook in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

After waiting for it to cool down a bit, you can slice it and enjoy!

What is Veganuary?

Veganuary is an approach that offers participants the opportunity to experience a completely plant-based diet for a month. It aims to reduce environmental impacts and show that plant-based nutrition can be delicious, healthy and satisfying. Veganuary stands out as a movement that creates significant awareness around the world in order to support a sustainable lifestyle and contribute to animal welfare. In addition, concepts such as “Meatless Monday” and “Vegan Wednesday” stand out as effective steps for the spread of plant-based nutrition in the world.

Source: HORECA TREND and Duru Food