Fiber - The most overlooked nutrient
When you look into most of the current dietary advice when it comes to fitness and health, it is all about micro-nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, or protein. In an attempt to improve our energy and general well-being we tend to over-focus on how to get more vitamin B6 or B12, or the mineral zinc as that is very important for our immune system and many are concerned that whole food plant-based diet does not provide enough of these micro-nutrients. When it comes to protein, the important macro-nutrient, its is a never ending discussion full of fear and scarcity mindset. Plants such as lentils, beans, quinoa but in fact all plants even fruits and vegetables contain amino acids (elements which create protein) which are bio-available for us to absorb and utilize these well. Of course, we need protein, but plants have sufficient amount of it. The main mistake people make is that they do not eat sufficient amount of food, which can cause a lower protein intake too. However, this is not a case when you eat a balanced diet in which you meet your energy needs. Also, there is no such a thing as eating too much when it comes to whole food plant-based diet. This is true food freedom.