A plant-based eating plan includes lots of plant foods in their whole, unprocessed form, such as vegetables, fruits, beans, lentils, seeds, whole grains, and small amounts of unprocessed plant fats. It does not include animal products, such as meat, poultry, fish, dairy, and eggs. It also does not include processed foods, including oil and sweets.

Let’s start with a simple assessment:

1. Are you open to changing your diet if it could really improve your health?

2. Do you want to lose weight?

3. Do you want to feel better?

4. Do you want to improve, stabilize, or even reverse a chronic condition such as heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, or high blood pressure?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then a plant-based eating plan may be for you.

“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” – Michael Pollan

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF A PLANT-BASED DIET?

• Lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar.

• Reversal or prevention of heart disease and diabetes.

• Longer life.

• Healthier weight.

• Lower risk of developing cancer and diabetes.

• May slow the progression of certain types of cancer.

• Improved symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

• Fewer medications.

• Lower food costs.

• It’s also good for the environment.

Best of all, a plant-based diet can be a tasty, affordable, and enjoyable way to eat!