While this is a good reason to go plant-based - considering two out of every three American adults, and one out every three children is now overweight or obese - there are many other reasons to eat more plants, too. ![]() ![]() ( 2)Įating more plants, especially veggies and fresh fruit, in place of things like processed meats and packaged products is said to be one of the most valuable things we can do to treat obesity and help reverse the growing obesity epidemic. It’s been shown that plant-based diets (similar to vegetarian diets in many ways) offer protection against coronary heart diseases, metabolic syndrome risk factors, some cancers, obesity, hypertension, type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular mortality. Experts believe these diets can beneficial for helping both children and adults to increase their nutrient intake, while lowering excess or “empty calorie” intake. Many other health authorities also now promote different variations of mostly plant-based diets, including the American Cancer Society and American Heart Association. ![]() ![]() Harvard Medical School - which considers their own Harvard Healthy Eating Plan to be one example of a balanced, plant-based diet - reports that “The latest and best scientific evidence shows that a plant-based diet rich in vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and healthy proteins lowers the risk of weight gain and chronic disease.” ( 1)
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