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This Foodie Quiz Will Put Your Plant-Based Knowledge To The Test

Eating a plant-based diet is not the same as being a vegan or a vegetarian, and strictly speaking you don't have to cut out anything! To live a happy plant-based life you need only make an effort to eat more plant foods and to reduce your intake of meat, fish, and dairy. Not so bad after all — amirite?!

It's actually none of them!

A plant-based diet involves cutting out...

Many people believe you can't make huge gains without packing away lots of meat — wrong! [Many athletes](https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/plant-powered-athletes-you-need-to-know/), from runners to weightlifters, opt for a plant-based diet and find it actually improves their performance so long as they eat a balance of protein, fat, fibre, and carbohydrate.

It's true!

Many athletes train on a plant-based diet.

Everyone knows that dairy is a great source of calcium — let's have it right! But did you know you can also find calcium in a wide variety of plants such as broccoli, cabbage, okra, and soybeans, as well as in nuts and tofu?

[Calcium](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/calcium/) aids the growth and development of bones and teeth. It also helps to regulate your heartbeat and ensure your blood clots properly!

Contrary to popular belief, there are many solid plant-based sources of iron, with tofu topping the list. And just so you know — pulses such as lentils and chickpeas are also fantastic iron-filled additions to your diet!

Would you believe it — it's tofu!

Which of these foods contains the most iron?

Trans fats increase bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol in the body. The [WHO](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/healthy-diet) recommends a limit of no more than 1% of your daily calorie intake to be trans fats. They're present in small amounts in dairy products such as butter and in some meats, so cutting down on those foods would be a way to reduce your exposure to bad fats. Foods like margarine used to contain a lot of trans fats, but they were removed years ago. Plant-based margarine also contains healthier mono- and polyunsaturated fats as well as essential fats like omega-3 and -6!

They are bad fats!

Margarine sometimes gets a bad rep for being processed and full of fat, but really it's just four simple ingredients — water, plant oils, natural plant-based emulsifiers, and salt. The process to make plant-based marg is just as natural as dairy butter, but butter has to be processed as well!

It's eggs!

Which of these is NOT a basic ingredient of margarine?

If you want to lose weight, firstly, make sure you're doing it just for you! Remember that while a plant-based diet may give you energy and help to keep you healthy, it won't necessarily make you lose weight. If you want to lose weight you should talk to your doctor or dietician about a weight loss plan that works for you!

It's false!

A plant-based diet will make me lose weight.

Nice try, but you've got a way to go when it comes to your plant-based knowledge. There are a lot of myths out there, my friend, but if do your research, you could be well on your way to introducing a little plant-based love into your diet.

Okay, you did pretty well here, but there were a few food myths that got by you. Remember, adopting a plant-based diet is easy if you know how! Do your research and you could be well on your way to living your best plant-based life!

Dayum, you really know your stuff when it comes to plant-based living! I suspect you're probably a foodie, or you're already living your best plant-based life! Either way, hopefully you've learned a little something today to help you on your journey.

Savez-vous faire la différence entre réalité et fiction alimentaire?

Seul un vrai foodie sera capable de démasquer les mythes sur l'alimentation végétale

¿Puedes distinguir entre realidad y ficción alimentaria?

Este Test pondrá a prueba tus conocimientos sobre la dieta basada en vegetales

[ANZEIGE] Kannst du Fakten von Mythen unterscheiden?

Mit Diesem Foodie-Quiz testest du dein Wissen über pflanzenbasierte Ernährung

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This Foodie Quiz Will Put Your Plant-Based Knowledge To The Test

Now you know more about plant-based living, why not check out how Upfield plant-based margarines and spreads, creams, cheeses, and oils can help you live a happier and healthier lifestyle without compromising on great-tasting food! You can find more information here.

This Foodie Quiz Will Put Your Plant-Based Knowledge To The Test

Now you know more about plant-based living, why not check out how Upfield plant-based margarines and spreads, creams, cheeses, and oils can help you live a happier and healthier lifestyle without compromising on great-tasting food! You can find more information here.

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