Who doesn’t love some junk food every once in a while. You may be wondering what vegans eat for junk food, whether they’re deep fried veggies or just typical junk food, with vegan alternatives.
Read on to find out all about vegan junk food, addressing different questions that revolve around the topic.
Can vegans eat junk food?
Vegans can still eat junk food, if by junk, we’re talking highly fatty and calorific food.
Otherwise known as being a dirty vegan, as long as your ingredients are not animal-based, including your cooking oils (as opposed to butter or lard), then that’s veganised junk food.
Junk food that vegans can eat
Vegans can still enjoy the same everyday junk food as non-vegans. Some examples include:
Burgers
Chips or fries
Nuggets
These types of foods aren’t far fetched for the modern vegan to find and have regularly. When it comes to vegan junk food, we’re pretty much spoilt for choice.
Is vegan junk food tasty?
Vegan junk food still tastes as good as non-vegan junk. Think about it, we’re still using the same seasonings, emulating the same flavours, with slight differences in texture and consistency.
There’s no real reason to be opposed to vegan junk, but it does take some getting used to, if you’re used to eating meat & dairy.
Are junk food vegans healthy?
What’s a junk food vegan? Someone who has a big portion of their diet deriving from processed, calorific and fatty, but vegan-friendly foods.
So in short, a junk food vegan isn’t healthier than anyone, weighing closely against even a non-vegan junk food lover (pun intended).
Is vegan junk food healthy?
Just like if you were to get most of your nutrients from nuggets and chips, a vegan alternative slapped on top of that won’t make it any better.
Studies have also shown that a diet high in processed foods, whether vegan or the Western diet, will still be high in saturated fats.
Is vegan food too processed?
Although perceived as more processed from an outside perspective, that’s depending on which types of vegan foods you eat regularly.
For instance, if you look at an aisle of vegan meat alternatives, milks and cheeses, then yes, considering these foods and their ingredient lists, these may be considered really processed.
This can also be said for the vegan snacks available, from baked goods to crisps and sweets.
With the vast majority of vegan foods being: fruits, greens, beans, grains, legumes, nuts & seeds; a lot of these foods aren’t processed, so it’s all a matter of how you plan your diet. Balance is key when planning a vegan diet for longevity.
The junk food vegan
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