Being vegan is a great way to help the planet, support local businesses, and most importantly have a healthy diet that is rich in fresh fruits, veggies, and whole grains. However, some vegans find it a bit of a challenge to ensure that they are getting all the essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that they need, due to cutting out a variety of different foods from their diets. Luckily, there are nutritionists who specialize in vegetarian and vegan diets that can help you make sure that you are at your optimal level of health.
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What does it mean to be vegan?
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Going vegan means forgoing all products that come from animals, such has meat, fish, dairy, and eggs. People choose to lead a vegan lifestyle for a variety of reasons, generally because it is a cruelty-free diet, it has a low carbon footprint, and it is a diet that helps to heal the body. However, since animal products are sources of protein and other nutrients, vegans need to eat foods that contain these things to ensure that they stay healthy.
If you are vegan and want a bit of help or guidance with your diet, keep reading to find some suggestions of vegan nutritionists located in Barcelona.
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Esther Baena and Jordi Galisteo
Esther Baena and Jordi Galisteo are the founders of Dietistas Vegetarianos. They are two passionate vegetarians and registered dietitians who have been collaborating together since 2014. Together, they offer cooking workshops, talks, and consultations aimed at vegans and vegetarians. Their website is chock-full of recipes, FAQs, and tips for starting and maintaining a vegan or vegetarian diet. These are great free resources to take advantage of if you are a newbie to the vegan scene or thinking about going vegan/vegetarian. For more personalized meal plans, questions, or consultations, you can contact Dietistas Vegetarianos by phone or email to set up an appointment.
Address: Carrer del Consell del Cent, 279
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Lídia Mateos Cabañés
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Lídia Mateos Cabañés is a professor and registered dietitian that specializes in vegan nutrition in addition to sports nutrition. She offers all of her clients personalized meal plans, detailed consultations, as well as online tools that make it easy to lead a healthy and happy life. Lídia splits her time between Barcelona and Mataró, which is convenient if you’re located outside of the city. If addition to setting clients up with meal plans that are compliant with vegan or vegetarian diets, she also provides personalized workout plans to help you stay fit, tone up, or just try to integrate more exercise into your life. Diet and exercise go hand in hand, so Lídia Mateos Cabañés is the perfect dietitian for you if you’re looking to improve both during your vegan or vegetarian journey.
Address: Carrer de València, 497
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Another vegan nutritionist is Holly Barber PT (www.hollybarberpt.com)