Have you ever heard about a diet called Pegan? It’s actually created by a celebrity functional medicine doctor Mark Hyman, and it’s a mixture of paleo and vegan cuisine. This diet contains 75% plant-based foods, and 25% grass-fed meat. According to Dr. Hyman, eating this way can reduce the risk of chronic disease, curb inflammation, and promote general health. The Paleo diet began in 2014 when it gained attention among those who wanted to eat clean.
When being on a Pegan diet, you should know that it doesn’t give strict rules about what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It just provides a general outline of dietary advice which tells you to choose foods with low glycemic load, to eat lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. You should be aware that you won’t be eating dairy on a Pegan diet, just grains, beans, and sweets.
Hyman didn’t write a book about his Pegan diet, but has discussed it on his website. He has also inspired many authors and bloggers on social media groups to provide recipes.
