Plant Forward Diets

What are plant-forward diets? Simply put, they are diets that focus on eating more plants and less meat. There are many benefits to following a plant-forward diet, including reducing your risk of chronic diseases, helping the environment, and improving your overall health. In this blog post, we will discuss the research behind plant-forward diets, as well as the benefits that have been found. If you need help with how to incorporate plants, below are some tips for how you can start incorporating more plants into your diet!

There are a variety of plant-forward diets, including vegetarian, vegan, flexitarian, and pescetarian. A vegetarian diet does not include any meat or poultry, while a vegan diet excludes all animal products (including dairy, eggs, and honey). A flexitarian diet includes mostly plants but also allows for small amounts of meat, poultry, and fish. A pescetarian diet includes plants and seafood but no other animal products.

There are many reasons why someone might choose to follow a plant-forward diet. For some, it is for ethical reasons related to animal welfare or the environment. Others may do it for health reasons, as plant-forward diets have been linked with lower rates of heart disease, obesity, and type II diabetes.

If you are interested in following a plant-forward diet, there are many resources available to help you get started. Below are some tips for how you can start eating more plants:

- Add an extra serving of vegetables to your meals

- Incorporate fruits and vegetables into snacks

- Swap out meat for plant-based protein sources a few times per week

- Try new recipes that focus on plants

- Make sure you are getting enough vitamins and minerals by working with a registered dietitian

If you want assistance adapting a plant-forward diet and would like to schedule a consultation, please contact me, as a Registered Dietitian I can help you tailor a plan that fits your individual needs.

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