Exploration of Zinc Enrichment in Vegan Diets: The Contribution of Chinese-Western Fusion Cuisine to Nutritional Supplementation
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https://doi.org/10.71222/4f8vrw21Keywords:
vegan, Chinese-Western fusion cuisine, zinc intake, nutritional supplementationAbstract
In modern dietary culture, vegans often face the problem of insufficient intake of multiple nutrients due to their special dietary restrictions, among which zinc deficiency is particularly prominent. Zinc is a key trace mineral that is essential for multiple physiological functions, including the normal functioning of the immune system, cell division, and protein synthesis. This study aims to explore the possibility and application of Chinese-Western fusion ingredients in enhancing the zinc content in vegan diets. By selecting four zinc-rich Chinese-Western fusion ingredients, we designed four innovative vegan dishes and measured the zinc content of these dishes using standardized nutritional analysis methods. The results showed that the zinc content of the designed Chinese-Western fusion vegan dishes was significantly higher than that of traditional vegan dishes. These data not only prove that Chinese-Western fusion ingredients can effectively increase the zinc content in dishes but also provide vegans with new nutritional strategies to improve their overall nutritional intake. The findings of this study have important application value for nutritionists, diet designers and public health professionals, and can help promote healthier eating habits, especially at a time when global health and nutritional security are receiving increasing attention.
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