The word “diet” has taken on a negative connotation over the years, which is why I prefer to use the term “lifestyle.” When it comes to eating healthier, there are so many lifestyle choices that can be made. And one of them is switching from eating animal products to plant-based foods. In this article, I’ll talk about some of the benefits of switching to a plant-based diet and give you some tips for how you can do it yourself.
It can help you lose weight.
If you’re looking to shed a few pounds, a plant-based diet can be just what you need. Plant-based diets tend to be lower in calories than other diets and they also tend to be higher in fiber. Fiber helps you feel full more quickly, so you’ll eat less and lose weight faster.
The high nutrient content of plants makes it easier for your body to burn fat instead of storing it as excess energy (a process known as lipogenesis). When this happens, your body will produce fewer chemicals that encourage further fat storage–and that’s good news for anyone trying to lose weight!
It’s better for the environment.
Plant-based diets are the most environmentally friendly way to eat. They reduce your carbon footprint, lessen the impact on our planet and its resources, and help prevent environmental degradation.
Reduce Water Use: Plants require significantly less water than meat or dairy products do when they’re grown in organic soil with proper irrigation techniques (such as drip irrigation). This means that a plant-based diet will save you money on your water bill – something we can all appreciate!
Less Land Use: The production of animal protein requires ten times more land area than plant protein production because animals need space for grazing or growing the feed for them to eat. In addition, raising livestock requires pastureland–and this can take up anywhere from 35% to 80% of all arable land on Earth!
It may improve your health and prevent disease.
A plant-based diet may help you live longer and improve your overall health. Studies have shown that people who eat more whole foods and fewer animal products are less likely to develop heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and other diseases.
One of the most well-known benefits of a plant-based diet is its ability to reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as high blood pressure or cholesterol levels. Reducing these risk factors can decrease your chance of developing heart disease later on in life. Other studies have shown that eating more fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of obesity by helping you feel fuller longer because they’re rich in fiber (one cup of spinach contains about 3 grams) rather than fat like meat does (two slices of bacon has about 20 grams).
It’s good for the animals.
You can help animals by eating more plant-based foods. Just like humans, animals need food to survive and thrive. A plant-based diet is better for them than meat because it allows them to live without being treated as a commodity or an object of food production.
Plant-based diets have many benefits that can improve your health, save money and help protect the world around you.
Plant-based diets have many benefits that can improve your health, save money and help protect the world around you.
There are a lot of reasons to consider going plant-based. A plant-based diet is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, high in fiber, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins C & E. Eating more plants also means eating less processed foods like meat or dairy products that contain additives such as hormones or antibiotics which may not be good for you (or your kids). Plus it’s easier on our planet too!
Conclusion
A plant-based diet can be a great way to improve your health and the environment. It’s also good for animals, who need our help to stop them from being treated as commodities by the food industry. Hopefully, this article has given you some ideas on how to get started with eating more plants in 2019!
