Essays about: "plant-based diet"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 39 essays containing the words plant-based diet.

  1. 1. How antinutrients found in legumes and legume-based products affect the bioavailability of nutrients

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Anna Johansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Legumes; nutrients; bioavailability; antinutritional factors; absorption and uptake; antinutrients;

    Abstract : As a plant-based diet has been more advocated for various reasons, legumes have become an important pillar in such a diet. Brown beans, yellow peas, green peas and fava beans are the dominating grain legumes grown in Sweden are a natural source of proteins, vitamins and minerals. READ MORE

  3. 2. Change in stability and characteristics of different sunflower press cake mixtures during fermentation with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Sarah Nachemson Ekwall; [2022]
    Keywords : Sunflower; press cake; fermentation; Lactoplantibacillus plantarum; food technology; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : Food's impact on the climate is getting more awareness, leading to an interest in finding possible solutions. One such is to use waste products to create new products. Sunflower press cake (SFPC) is a waste product from sunflower oil production with great potential because of its high protein content. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sustainable meat consumption

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Julia Linderson; [2022]
    Keywords : Economics; food; policy; tax; subsidy; sustainability; meat; consumption; biodiversity; GHG-emissions;

    Abstract : Global warming, declining biodiversity, overuse of natural resources and social fundamentals such as health and a secure income are all affected by our food consumption. In the last 30 years, global meat consumption has doubled, which has increased the negative effects on these issues. READ MORE

  5. 4. The role of animals in sustainable land use : can a plant-based diet benefit both animals and land use?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Blenda Agell; [2022]
    Keywords : land use; fair diet; animal ethics; plant based; vegan; agroecology; sustainability; food system; speciesism; anthropocentrism; critical animal studies;

    Abstract : Introduction: Agroecology and sustainability are both concepts that aim to find solutions towards a healthy planet. This thesis is based on two pillars with a plant-based diet as the connection between them. The two pillars are 1) the missing animal perspective and 2) a more resource efficient land use. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Popeye Paradox: Understanding Barriers to Plant-Based Consumption Maintained by Masculine Identities A Phenomenological Study on Dutch Vegan Bodybuilders

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Iris Martine Theresia Arts; Siannie Quartero; [2022]
    Keywords : Plant-Based Consumption; Gender Identity Maintenance; Stigma; Legitimization; Lifestyle Transitioning; Hyper-Masculinity; Z-MET; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: A Contribution to the understanding of plant-based consumption by researching how bodybuilders navigate identity issues associated with a plant-based diet. Theoretical Perspective: We take on a consumer culture theory perspective by researching identity theory, stigma, lifestyle transitioning, and legitimization strategies of the subculture. READ MORE