Plant-Based Diet
Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet - Albert Einstein
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The Evidence for a Vegan Diet
Here is a comprehensive list of what I ate, in one form or another, on the day I wrote this:
Kale, mustard greens, carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, quinoa, amaranth, pinto beans, beets, parsnips, turnips, yellow peas, brown rice, kimchi, purple cabbage, butternut squash, blueberries, a banana, hemp seeds, flaxseed oil, snap peas, an apple, cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, pistachio nuts, garlic, broccoli, raisins, granola, avocado, polenta, salsa, a few saltines, a piece of raisin toast with apricot jam, tofu, coffee, olive oil, harisa, chickpeas, tomatoes, a small handful of chocolate chips, a couple of beers ... and a vitamin.
For the vegans with whom I share breakfast…
Resources
What is a plant-based diet and why should you try it?
It doesn’t mean that you are vegetarian or vegan and never eat meat or dairy. Rather, you are proportionately choosing more of your foods from plant sources.
How ‘plant-based’ rebranded vegan eating for the mainstream
‘Plant-based’ is as close as you can get to the farm,” Lempert says. “It’s a really smart use of terminology.” And while experts consider a “plant-based diet” completely free of animal products, consumers have begun to see nuance in a term that evokes vegetables and healthfulness but spares diners the hard stop of “vegan” or “vegetarian.”
The Biggest Plant-Based Eating Myths That Nutritionists Want You To Stop Believing
Adopting a diet rich in natural plant-based foods has an array of benefits for your health as well as the environment. Moreover, "plant-based foods are packed with fiber and phytonutrients that support immunity, combat inflammation and feed the healthy bacteria in your gut"...
Want to Live Longer? Eat a Plant-Based Diet
The winners, in terms of cheating death the longest, were the pesco-vegetarians, followed by vegans, and then the lacto-ovo-vegetarians. The vegetarian groups, on average, had a 12 percent lower risk of dying over the study period compared to meat eaters. The study participants were all members of the Seventh-Day Adventist church.
Diet Experts Push More Plants, Less Meat in Nod to Environment
U.S. dietary guidelines, the government’s benchmark for balanced nutrition, have long advised Americans to eat dark, leafy greens. Now, there is another way the standards could be going green.
Eat More Plants to Improve Health, Combat Climate Change
U.K. researchers find changed diets could substantially cut greenhouse gas pollution and benefit health.
Forks Over Knives The Film
The feature film Forks Over Knives examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods.
How To Eat A Plant-Based Diet And Not Die Of Malnutrition
One of the most common questions about plant-based diets is protein intake. There are two common issues with plant-based diets: incomplete amino acid profiles and inadequate protein to support exercise and recovery.
The Economic Case for Worldwide Vegetarianism
Not curbing its taste for meat could cost the U.S. almost $200 billion each year—and the global economy up to $1.6 trillion.
Vegetarians and Their Superior Blood
A plant-based diet can lower your blood pressure, according to research released today in a major medical journal. Should we really stop eating meat before starting medication?
What is a Plant-Based Diet? (The Difference Between
Due to the lack of animal products in a plant-based diet, some people assume it’s the same thing as vegan or vegetarian, but that’s not necessarily true. The difference between “plant-based” and “vegan” may be subtle or vastly different, depending on the context.
Why I am a Pegan – or Paleo-Vegan – and Why You Should Be Too!
So what’s an eater to do? I vote for being a Pegan or Paleo-Vegan, which is what I have chosen for myself and recommend for most of my patients. Keep in mind that most of us need to personalize the approach depending on our health conditions, preferences and needs. What is a Pegan? Well since I just made it up, I guess it’s up to me to define...
The Evidence for a Vegan Diet
There's plenty of science to justify a plant-based diet, but the stories of personal transformation—curing diabetes, losing 100 pounds, living an active lifestyle—make the biggest impression.
Forks Over Knives
We have the tools you need to get started on a plant-based diet.
Have a Plant
Help billions of people transform their lifestyles with fruits and vegetables.
Nutriciously
Hello there, we are Lars & Alena, a young couple from Germany that’s enthusiastic about healthy eating and living. Our love for plant-based food, good music, travelling, independence, and positive thinking has brought us together and inspired us to build a website filled with our expertise and passion.
One Green Planet
One Green Planet is a platform for the growing compassionate and eco-conscious generation. Our goal is to help create a world where we eat delicious food and use amazing products that provide us with maximum benefit and have minimum impact on the planet.
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