Tips for Plant-Based Eating

Generally speaking, when it comes to plant-based, whole foods in your diet, it’s a good idea to include: two servings of fruit, five servings of vegetables, three servings of whole grains, and one to two servings of legumes, nuts, or seeds per day.

This ensures adequate fiber intake to nourish your gut microbiome. Tracking your “plant points” is a fun way to reach your goal. Aim for at least 30 plant points per week. Each serving of a plant food equals a full (1) point, and herbs and spices earn ¼ point each. The recipes at the end of this guide include plant point totals—you’ll see how quickly they can add up.