Eating a diet consisting of mainly minimally processed vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds is recommended for optimal health and to prevent, treat, and reverse many chronic diseases. Many of the world’s leading causes of death such as heart disease, obesity, and cancer can be prevented by consuming a whole foods plant-based diet.
More Benefits of a Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet
More energy
Lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure
Preserve eyesight
Keep bones strong
Decrease need for drugs and medications
Lower risk of Alzheimer’s
Eat Plenty
Vegetables
Fruits
Legumes
Whole grains
Nuts
Seeds
Drink plenty of water
Avoid/Limit
Sugar drinks
Processed meats
Processed snacks
Cakes, pastries, sweets
Dairy
Red meats
Poultry
Eggs
Resources
· American College of Lifestyle Medicine—lifestylemedicine.org
· Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics—www.eatright.org
· Nutrition Facts—www.nutritionfacts.org – http://www.nutritionfacts.org
· Podcasts—Veggie Doctor, Plant Strong, Nutrition Facts
· Documentaries—What the Health, Forks Over Knives, The Game Changers, The C Word