Plant-based diet
Diet
A plant-based diet might not sound delicious at first, but it absolutely can be! Unlike veganism (which excludes all animal products) or vegetarianism (which eliminates meat), a plant-based diet isn’t all-or-nothing. For some people, especially those who have been eating with strict restrictions for years, that simple fact can feel really liberating. Not to mention, there are so many interesting and tasty plant-based foods out there. Just for kicks, look around the farmer’s market next time you’re there on a busy Saturday. We’re willing to bet there are some fruits and veggies you’ve never even tried. People are attracted to plant-based diets for lots of reasons, including concern for animal rights and the environment. While you don’t have to cut out animal products altogether, the bulk of your plant-based diet should ideally consist of minimally processed and plant-based foods. That means you’ll likely increase your intake of antioxidants, those natural plant compounds that reduce inflammation in the body and may help prevent chronic disease. You’ll also up your fiber, which benefits blood sugar, supports detox and gut health, and can enhance immune function. Think of a plant-based diet as a shift to eating “whole foods” rather than focusing on foods you have to eliminate. By putting plants at the bottom of your food pyramid (the largest level), you’ll get all their benefits—better digestion, less inflammation, maybe even a lower risk of cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis—without having to completely give up meat, poultry, and fish. More good news? There are lots of popular examples of plant-based diets to consider. One is the Mediterranean diet, which has a foundation of plant-based foods plus fish, poultry, and eggs, with occasional dairy, meats, and sweets. You can also go flexitarian (eating mostly vegetarian, which means including eggs, dairy foods, and occasionally meat, poultry, fish, and seafood), or pescatarian, which is vegetarian plus eggs, dairy foods, fish, and seafood, but no meat or poultry. Finally, there’s the MIND diet, which is a lot like the Mediterranean diet but with a focus on brain health (check it out in the WanaLibrary!).
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