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Based on the British Dietetic Association, a Plant-Based Diet is consisting mostly or entirely of foods derived from plants (including vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, and fruits) and with few or no animal-source foods.

Plant-based diets have been linked with many health benefits, including lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. In addition, people on plant-based diets weigh less than non-vegan. You can also reduce your carbon footprint by following this diet. In fact, the Adventist Health Study 2 found that vegans have half the carbon footprint of non-vegans.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reports that well-planned diets are nutritionally adequate during all life stages — childhood, adolescence, adultho The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reports that well-planned diets are nutritionally adequate during all life stages — childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and older adulthood. In fact, research shows that these diets can offer many health advantages. The important thing is to plan your diet in accordance with nutritional guidelines in order to meet your needs for all essential nutrients.od, and older adulthood. In fact, research shows that these diets can offer many health advantages. The important thing is to plan your diet in accordance with nutritional guidelines in order to meet your needs for all essential nutrients.

On the contrary —a plant-based or vegan diet can be tasty, delicious, and satisfying. While meat choices are limited to a handful of varieties, such as beef, pork and chicken — there are literally thousands of plant foods that come in a variety of colors, textures, and flavors. There is no end to the combinations of flavorful foods that you can create with whole plant foods. When you prepare plant foods with healthy fats, including extra virgin olive oil and avocados, you further enhance the flavor of these foods.