O seitan Unlike the other two options, seitan is made from gluten, i.e., wheat protein. Easily found in health food stores, it has been consumed since ancient times, especially in India and China. Today, it is consumed worldwide, especially in vegan and vegetarian diets.

The manufacturing process takes place in a few steps: first, a dough is made similar to bread, but without yeast, then all the starch is removed from its composition, so this is a low carbohydrate food, therefore, it is low carb At the end of the process, the product has no fats or sugars.

Gluten meat is an excellent source of vegetable protein Not only that, it is rich in vitamins and low in calories. Its main vitamins are vitamin C and those of the B complex. As for minerals, it is abundant in iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and potassium.

Benefits of seitan

Low in calories, protein, and full of vitamins, seitan is rich in health benefits, such as:

• It helps in lean mass gain;
• Improved intestinal function;
• It promotes the feeling of satiety;
• A sense of well-being.

How to consume

You can eat seitan in many ways, so it replaces meat and is a great source of protein, so it can be included in many recipes, including hamburger.

It can also be prepared at home. The ingredients needed are simple: wheat flour and water. Mix them until they form a dough, let it soak, and then, after draining, the seitan is ready.

Care in consumption

Made from gluten, celiacs (intolerant to this protein) should not consume seitan Also, in the case of people who have no intolerance to gluten, the tip to avoid harming the body is to consume the food in moderation. Finally, the ideal is to consult a nutritionist to see if the food is indicated or not individually.