A plant-based diet provides all the protein you need
and offers many potential health benefits!
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Plants are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, as well as phytochemicals that are associated with reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.
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Skipping even a half serving of meat daily and replacing with a plant protein like beans or tofu can decrease your risk of getting type 2 diabetes.
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Plant protein is an excellent source of fiber, which is essential for digestive health. Meat has no fiber.
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Substituting plant-based foods for meat can help maintain a healthy weight.
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Eating a lot of red meat and processed meat leads to a higher risk of:
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The W.H.O. has classified processed meat as "carcinogenic to humans", and unprocessed red meat (beef, lamb, veal, pork) as "probably carcinogenic to humans."
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"In the analysis of obesity prevalence across 170 countries, we have found that sugar availability in a nation explains 50% of obesity variation while meat availability another 50%."
Why Eat More Plants?
You’ll improve your health and feel better physically!
You’ll try new foods and flavors!
You’ll feel good about what you’re eating!
You’ll save money!
A healthy choice for you and the earth!
Which lunch looks good to you?