What is a plant-based diet, and why should you give it a try?

Conclusion

Nutritionists, health professionals, and top chefs agree that a diet that includes fresh, seasonal foods is the healthiest option.

However, a clear definition of what constitutes a complete plant-based diet has not been reached because it is not necessarily a diet; it’s rather considered a lifestyle in which environmental commitment is quite important.

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When we talk about fresh foods, we refer, in the first place, to plant foods that can be consumed raw or with a minimum of heat treatment.

A plant-based diet allows animal consumption but only as a supplement and only if it is of the highest quality, with the guarantees of animal welfare and natural breeding.

Changing your lifestyle or diet can be tough and time-consuming. Restricting different types of foods drastically will rather provoke a relapse than work. It is better to introduce new habits gradually.

A plant based diet will provide you with many benefits, such as a reduced chance of suffering from diseases like diabetes or cancer, as well as having higher energy levels and even getting a fitter figure.

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Also, this type of diet does not mean that you can’t eat meat or fish; you should just do so in moderation. It is also important to keep in mind the animal cruelty and environmental consequences of the meat industry; this may encourage us to reduce our meat consumption.

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