1 minute read

Why Plant-based?

A plant-based diet consists of grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices, and minimises animal products including meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products.

Specifically, whole food plant-based diets (which avoids all animal products and further limit processed foods including mock meat), have gained widespread recognition for their remarkable impact on overall health and the environment.

Advertisement

Improved weight management

Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes

Lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and blood pressure

Reduced risk of heart disease and heart disease mortality

Reduced risk of chronic kidney disease

Increased protection against cancers

Reduced risk of cognitive impairment among older adults

Reduced risk of sarcopenia and frailty with adequate protein intake

Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and water use

Improved environmental sustainability

This article is from: