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Getting Started With A Plant-Based Diet
Before anything else, consult your doctor especially if you
have a medical condition. He or she can give you sound
advice on whether a plant-diet is right for you or not. If
given the go-ahead signal by the doctor, you can start
slowly by adding plant foods in your diet.
Consume more vegetables. At lunch and dinner, fill half
of your plate with veggies. Choose from a wide range of
colours or have veggies as a snack with guacamole, salsa
or hummus.
In addition, add more green leafy vegetables such as
Swiss chard, kale, spinach and collards to your plate. You
can grill, steam, stir-fry or braise them as you like.
Try building a meal around a salad. At first, you can fill a
medium-sized bowl with greens such as bibb, spinach or
romaine, and then add other ingredients, such as tofu,
peas or beans.
Have whole grains for breakfast. You can start with quinoa,
barley, oatmeal or buckwheat. Plus, add some seeds, nuts
or fresh fruits too.
Final Thoughts
Plant-based diets offer a host of health benefits, including
for skin and digestion. These foods are also loaded with
vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals,
which promote better health and immunity as well as
keep you looking young and feeling good.
Try the above recipe ideas and reap the rewards of a
nutrient-dense plant-based diet today!
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