A beginner's guide to a plant-based diet and how it can benefit your health
The benefits of a plant-based diet Following a plant-based diet can be beneficial to both your health and the health of the environment. 1. Plant-based diets can help you lose weight Research has found following a plant-based diet can decrease obesity risk and aid in weight loss. Advertisement "When one moves to a more plant-based diet, the animal-based foods are typically replaced with legumes, whole grains, and more fruits and vegetables. As these foods are filling, higher in fiber and nutrients, and lower in fat there is potentially reduced calorie intake leading to weight loss," Haar s...