The pegan diet - why this Paleo-vegan hybrid is trending

What do you get if you cross a vegan diet with a paleo diet? And is it even possible? One involves animal protein and the other avoids it at all costs.

 The Pegan Diet is Trending (Again). Here's Why

Filling your plate with 75% vegetables is always a good thing, no matter the diet.

 Why the Pegan Diet Makes Sense

The Pegan Diet concept, as developed by Dr. Hyman, represents a hybrid between a low carbohydrate/high fat paleo-ketogenic diet and a low fat/higher carbohydrate plant-based diet. An example of this type of dietary composition is the Mediterranean diet.

Breaking Down the Pegan diet

While many of the Pegan diet’s tenets are the same as Paleo’s, with an emphasis on plant-sources of food, going Pegan loosens some of the popular diet’s more restrictive aspects. “Paleo restricts legumes and grains while Pegan does not,” explains Hyman, adding that sticking to gluten-free grains (like oats) and low-glycemic legumes (think chickpeas and beans) is still best. However, he is quick to point out that certain ingredients like peanuts are still off the table whether eating Pegan or Paleo.

I Switched to a Pegan Diet and I’ve Never Felt Better—These Are the Pros and Cons

Plus, what to eat and what to avoid!

I Tried the Pegan Diet for 3 Weeks—Here’s What Happened

Can the meat-heavy Paleo diet combined with veganism help you lose weight? I wanted to find out.

Paleo or Pegan? Which Diet is for You?

The Pegan diet takes the best of the vegan diet and the Paleo diet and combines them. It focuses on vegetables, fruits, healthy oils, meat in tiny portions and small amounts of beans and gluten free grains. No dairy, gluten or added sugars.

This pegan diet is the new weight loss craze — but is it safe?

But not everyone thinks this meal plan is a good idea. Tiffany Mendell, a nutritionist based in Midtown, thinks the extremity of peganism is a problem and doesn’t recommend the diet to clients.

This year’s wonder diet? It’s Pegan

So how does combining the meat-heavy “caveman” paleo diet with meat-shunning veganism actually work?

What Is The Pegan Diet & Is It Actually Good For You?

You've heard of paleo, you've heard of veganism – now, put your hands together and what have you got? The 'pegan' diet.

What Is the Pegan Diet? It's Not as Simple as Paleo + Vegan

With pegan, it's all about the plants. Dr. Hyman suggests making vegetables and fruits about 75% of your diet and your plate. You can still eat meat, but think of it as a topping or side dish instead of a main course.

WTF Is the Pegan Diet? (and Would You Try It?)

Hint: It isn't just the Paleo diet gone vegan.