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Why is plant-based diet good for my better health?

Why is plant-based diet good for my better health?

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Lucas Taylor

Lucas Taylor

Lucas Taylor
Lucas Taylor, Singapore

Answered Aug 31, 2020

We all know that a lot of civilization diseases are caused by poor nutrition, but have you ever realized that there could be a link between what you eat and your mood? Multiple evidence shows that good nutrition is pivotal for mental health. Eating a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, seeds, and nuts, can aid treat and protect against many mental health concerns, including depression, stress, dementia, and anxiety.

Source -Food for thought – A Plant-Based Diet for betterHealth

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A. Lucius

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A. Lucius, Senior Content writer, Diploma in Literature, Dover, Delaware

Answered Jan 09, 2020

Those who follow a plant-based diet tend to consume fewer calories because fruits and vegetables are lower in calorie density. If you are seeking to lose weight, a plant-based diet will leave you feeling fuller on less food, which makes weight loss possible. Nuts, legumes, and beans are all full of protein and part of a plant-based diet.

Plants are abundant sources of many nutrients that are crucial for good health, including vitamins (such as folate), unsaturated fats, and minerals (such as potassium), protein, and fiber. A plant-based diet has been connected with a lower risk of obesity and lower frequency of many persistent conditions, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.

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G. GRAY

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G. GRAY, Writer, M.A, Liverpool

Answered Jan 08, 2020

Plant-based diets lower your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Animals based food is rich in saturated fat, which is not good for your heart and your blood vessels. Therefore, limiting your intake helps decrease your chances of having heart-related issues. Plant-based diets help control your sugar level; this means your chances of developing diabetes are reduced. This eating plan is also encouraged in people with diabetes, as this is a lifestyle change that helps with sugar control. Research also shows that regular consumption of fruits, legumes, and vegetables reduced the chances of developing cancer. If properly planned, a plant-based diet can be very helping in losing weight and avoiding obesity, which helps prevent medical conditions caused by obesity.
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J. Alva

J. Alva

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Answered Dec 20, 2019

A plant-based diet is a type of diet that focuses on eating more of food primary from a plant source such as whole foods, fruits, grains, seeds, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts. This does not mean you will never eat meat, but it means that you are proportionately consuming more from plant sources. Plant-based foods are very healthy for our bodies. Here are some reasons why plant-based food is better for your health.

Plant-based foods help reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases; it also helps improves other factors that can trigger heart diseases such as lowering cholesterol levels and blood pressure levels. Eating plant-based food helps lower your risk of diabetes. Studies have shown that a plant-based diet causes higher insulin sensitivity, which plays a vital role in the regulation of sugar levels in the blood. Plants based diet can also help you lose weight. By replacing high-fat foods with plant-based foods, you naturally reduce your calorie intake.

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