The Benefits of Plant-Based

What is whole-food, plant-based and how can it help me?

Whole food plant-based eating is a way of eating that has been shown to dramatically reduce your risk for a range of chronic diseases. This lifestyle emphasizes the consumption of fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, seeds and whole grains, omitting animal-based products such as meat, fish and dairy. Added oils are also avoided or minimized for optimal health.

How can adopting a plant-based lifestyle help me?

Whole food plant-centered eating patterns have been associated with:

• Prevention, better management and/or potential reversal of many of the leading causes of chronic disease and early death including heart disease, certain cancers, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, digestive disorders, autoimmune diseases, and obesity
• Reduced blood pressure and lowered cholesterol
• Lowered healthcare costs and system strain
• Longevity and reduced risk of premature death
• Increased energy, improved digestion, enhanced sleep, and a healthy immune system
• Save money on food costs… and more!

For more on the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle, visit our Resources pages and The Heartbeet Blog.

Ready to learn more? Check out our getting started videos on What is Whole Food Plant-Based, Why Whole Food Plant-Based, and How to Go Whole Food Plant-Based!

What is Whole Food Plant-Based?

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