1. Plant-Based Diet is Delicious and Nutritious
Who says healthy food has to be boring? Plant-based diets are full of flavour, vitamins, minerals and other vital nutrients that your body needs for optimal health. Plus, you don’t have to sacrifice taste for nutrition when it comes to plant-based options. From hearty soups and salads to flavourful stir-fries and curries, plant-based diets offer a variety of delicious meal options that are sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
2. Plant-Based Diet is Low in Fat and High in Fibre
Plant-based foods are naturally low in fat while offering plenty of dietary fibre, which can help to keep you feeling full longer. A plant-based diet has also been linked to lower cholesterol levels, helping to reduce the risk of heart disease and other health problems such as obesity and diabetes.
3. Plant-Based Diet is Environmentally Friendly
Plant-based diets are not only good for your health; they’re also good for the environment. Plant-based diets require less energy and resources to produce and have a much lower carbon footprint than animal-based diets. Eating fewer animal-derived foods can help reduce water pollution, air pollution, soil erosion, land degradation and deforestation.
4. Plant-Based Diet is Easier on the Wallet
Plant-based foods are generally less expensive than animal-derived options and can help you save money on your grocery bill. Plant-based diets also require fewer resources to produce and generate fewer emissions, making them more cost-effective in the long run.
5. Plant-Based Diet is Easier to Prepare
Plant-based meals don’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Many plant-based dishes can be thrown together in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy weeknights when you don’t have time to slave away in the kitchen. Plant-based meals are also a great way to use up leftovers such as cooked grains and beans, which can help reduce food waste.
Make your diet work for you. Start by incorporating these decadent and nutritious options into your meals:
- Nuts: to provide the perfect crunch
- Vegetables: to add a vibrant blast of flavour-rich nutrition
- Fruits: to offer natural sweetness with loads of fibre
- Whole grains: to pack both energy-boosting powerhouses.
- Pulses: Put your meals into high gear with the unstoppable duo of fibre and plant protein. Whether you choose dry pea, chickpeas, lentils or beans, these power-packed pulses will keep hunger at bay!
Here are some recipes, from Love & lemons, which I follow whole heartedly (all images below are from this food blog), and that I have tried myself and recommend for you to try:
Kale Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing
Making the switch to a plant-based diet is easy and delicious! With so many benefits, it’s no wonder that more and more people are choosing to go green with their meal choices.
Try it today and let me know your feedback on the comments below. You just might be surprised at how good healthy eating can be.