The Many Benefits of Following a Plant-based Diet
Vegan Plant-based Diet Recipes
Including more healthy plant-based/vegan meals in your diet can have amazing benefits.
The world is changing, and so are the diets of people everywhere. More and more people are turning to vegetarianism or veganism for a number of reasons. Some do it for their health, some do it because they have ethical concerns about the treatment of animals, others may be environmentally minded. Whatever your reason for going plant-based, you'll find that this type of diet is not only good for you but also great for our planet!
What follows is an exploration of the benefits associated with adopting a plant-based lifestyle.
What is a Plant-based Diet?
A plant-based diet is a diet that focuses on eating plants. This can include fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, and nuts. It excludes meat, dairy, seafood, and eggs.
There are several benefits to following a plant-based diet. First of all, it is good for your health. Eating plants has been linked with living longer; individuals who eat meat on a daily basis tend to live up to seven fewer years than those who do not.
Health Benefits of Following a Plant-based Diet
When it comes to your health, few things are as important as the food you eat. A plant-based diet is a great way to improve your health and reduce your risk of disease.
Here are some of the biggest benefits of following a plant-based diet:
A plant-based diet is great for your heart. It can help reduce your risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions. People who eat plant-based tend to have lower cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure.
Eating less meat can reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, kidney stones, and digestive problems. It also helps protect against certain types of cancers such as colon and breast cancer.
And finally, a plant-based diet is low in calories but high in nutrients. It can help you lose or maintain a healthy weight (in a healthy way!). This is not a fad diet, this is a lifestyle.
Environmental Benefits of Following a Plant-based Diet
When it comes to the environment, following a plant-based diet is one of the best things you can do for the planet. People who follow plant-based diets often have a smaller ecological footprint than those who eat meat. In fact, A study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters found that if everyone in the world switched to a vegan diet, it would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70%.
A plant-based diet requires far fewer resources, land, and water than a meat-based diet. It also produces far fewer greenhouse gases. For example, producing 1 pound of beef requires 13 times as much water as producing 1 pound of wheat. And raising livestock contributes significantly to deforestation, air and water pollution, and climate change. So by following a plant-based diet, not only are you doing your part to reduce your carbon footprint, but you're also helping preserve our planet
The Animal Welfare Benefits of Following a Plant-based Diet
People who follow a plant-based diet often do so for environmental or health reasons, but another important reason to consider a plant-based diet is the welfare of animals. Factory farming is cruel and inhumane, and most people who eat meat don't realize what goes on behind the scenes. By following a plant-based diet, you can help reduce the suffering of animals raised for food.
Factory farming is a business model that relies on the mass production of animals for food. The animals are raised in incredibly cramped and unsanitary conditions, and they are often mutilated without pain relief. They are also routinely subjected to brutal procedures. In addition, they are often fed low-quality grains that make them ill.
Because many animals are raised in cramped spaces, they need antibiotics to prevent them from getting sick. However, these antibiotics also end up tainting the meat, which leads to antibiotic resistance in humans. Factory farming is one of the primary causes of antibiotic resistance; it is estimated that more than 70 percent of all antibiotics sold in the U.S. are used for farm animals. Not only does this harm us by leading to antibiotic-resistant infections, but much of it takes place without our knowledge because these practices are not necessarily humane or transparent.
Recipes for Delicious, Healthy Vegan Meals That Are Sure to Satisfy Your Cravings!
If you're looking for recipes that are both delicious and healthy, look no further! Here are a few of our favorites:
- Crabby Cakes
- Chickpea of the Sea Salad
- Spicy Sweet Potato Blackbean Burger
- Roasted Stuffed Tomatoes w/Quinoa
- Cauliflower Fettuccini Alfredo
You can find these recipes + more in our 3 Day Plant-based Meal Plan. You get 3 days of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. That's 12 total recipes to indulge in!
Download it for free here. Just click on image below!
Transitioning to a Plant-based Diet and How it Might Affect You Physically and Mentally
Making the switch to a vegan diet can be a bit daunting, but it's definitely worth it!
Here are some important things to keep in mind:
Physically, you may experience some initial changes when you make the switch to a vegan diet. You may find that you're not as bloated or constipated as you were before, and your energy levels may increase. However, it's also possible that you might experience some temporary side effects such as nausea, fatigue, or headaches. This is normal and usually goes away within a few days/weeks.
Mentally, you may find that you're more clearheaded and focused when you're following a vegan diet. This is because a plant-based diet is naturally detoxifying.
Conclusion
We’ve discussed the benefits of following a plant-based diet. There are many reasons to make this kinder, healthier choice for your lifestyle.
If these sound great but overwhelming or if you just want some help getting started with transitioning into eating more plants, let us know! We are ready and willing to help you experience how amazing a plant-based diet can make you feel and how incredibly delicious plant-based meals can be!
To get you started, we offer a program to help you start a plant-based diet.
Vegan Swaps Workshop
This is a virtual go-at-your-own-pace workshop where you'll learn how to swap out meat, dairy, and eggs for healthier tasty plant-based alternatives. You'll have access to training videos + a lot of great recipes to reinforce what you learn in the training. This is an excellent foundation for your plant-based lifestyle. Check it out here...
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