Learn more about eating plant-based and how to start getting more whole foods and plants into your diet.
The idea of eating “plant-based” sounds healthy and trendy, but what exactly is a plant-based diet?
For some, a plant-based diet excludes all animal products (also known as avegan diet).
For others, it’s just about choosing more foods from plant sources than from animal sources.
Regardless of which variation you want to follow, there are some standout benefits to eating more plants.
Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber.
Plus, those disease-fighting phytochemicals in plants have also been shown to prevent and thwart cancer.
Let’s turn that into action.
But there’s more that you’re able to do.
give a shot to incorporate some of these small(ish) changes.
Seek Out Healthy Fats
Unsaturated fatsmonounsaturated and polyunsaturatedare the kind that are good for your heart.
Aim to include plant sources ofomega-3 fatty acidstoo, such as flaxseeds and chia seeds.
Eat Vegetables at Breakfast
If you want to increase your veggie intake, start with breakfast.
Try addingspinach to your eggs, blendingcauliflower in your smoothieor eating abreakfast salad.
Some less-common veggies to try: bok choy, rutabaga, squash blossoms, celeriac and kohlrabi.
What you’re eating and adding to your diet is significant too.
