Essays about: "plant-based diet"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 43 essays containing the words plant-based diet.
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6. The role of household environment in omnivores transition to plant-based diet with a focus on gender as a center of interest
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : For many years, increased meat consumption and its impact on the environment have been a focus of research. Likewise, gender has often been studied as one of the major barriers towards reducing meat consumption, which has often been associated with masculine characteristics. READ MORE
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7. How antinutrients found in legumes and legume-based products affect the bioavailability of nutrients
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : 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
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8. 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)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
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9. Sustainable meat consumption
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : 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
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10. 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)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