7 Benefits of Plant-Based Diet for healthy lifestyle
Written by Amit verma
Introduction-
Nowadays, plant-based diet is a need of the people as well as important for the environment, whether you want to improve your health or are worried due to excess weight and the problem increases even more when you do not have time to go to the gym
Anyway, along with our health, we should also think about the environment from where we get a lot in our life.
So, do you
want to improve your health and also keep your environment healthy? That's why
today I will tell you about the benefits of plant-based diet and at the end I
will also share you some plant-based food recipes which you can make very
easily at home and bring healthy changes in your lifestyle because life doesn’t
exist without good health.
What is plant-based diet?
We consume all the food products that come from plants like fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, legume, seeds, beans, and oils. Plant-based diet does not include any product that comes from animals like meat, or animal milk-based food product like curd or cheese.
The main purpose to know the benefits of plant-based food or vegan food is either avoid or reduce the use of animal products for good health and healthy environment
Health Benefits of Plant-Based Diet
1. Better
Heart Health
There is a
very important part in the human body which we call the heart and many researchers
have also revealed that maximum deaths today occur due to heart attack.
Plant-based food contains all those minerals in large quantities like fiber,
healthy fat, protein and antioxidants which keep our heart healthy and do not
allow cholesterol to increase inside the body and also keep blood pressure
under control. While you get high amounts of protein in legumes and nuts,
vegetables, fruits and grains do not allow plaque to form in your arteries,
which reduces the risk of heart disease.
2. Reduces the Risk of Chronic Diseases
If you are suffering from chronic diseases or
you do not want to suffer from such diseases, then make plant-based food diet a
part of your life because plant-based food reduces the risk of many chronic
diseases. For example:
Diabetes - If you are suffering from diabetes,
then plant-based food will control your blood pressure because they contain a
lot of fiber.
Cancer - Doctors say that vegetables and fruits give you protection from many types of cancer because they contain antioxidants and phytochemical. Phytochemical is a chemical compound produced by plant to protect human body from bacteria and virus infection.
Hypertension - Today, millions of people in the
whole world are suffering from this disease, whether they are young or old. To
control hypertension, you should also take plant-based food because it keeps
your high blood pressure under control because it contains less amount of
unhealthy fat and more amount of potassium.
3. Weight Loss
Do you feel very hungry and because of this
your weight has increased and body fat has also increased and you look older,
then somewhere you take high calorie food. By taking plant based diet you will
not feel hungry quickly and your digestion will also be fine because these have
less amount of calories and more fiber.
4. Improved Digestion
If you have constipation problem then you should include high fiber plant based food in your diet because these healthy bacteria grow in your body which keeps digestion good and relieves constipation problem. You should include whole grains, legumes and vegetables in your diet and stay away from animal products.
5. Improved Energy
If you get tired quickly, feel sleepy in the
middle of work and do not feel like working, then understand that your diet lacks
complex carbohydrates which you are not getting from your diet. Prepare
plant-based food menu today because whole grains, legumes, and vegetables
contain complex carbohydrates which provide you energy and such people feel
energetic throughout the day.
6.
Environment Protection
Today you
should also know that by giving priority to plant based food in your life, you
are helping in keeping yourself as well as the environment healthy. A lot of
energy is used in animal agriculture. Animal agriculture has a big contribution
in increasing gas emission, deforestation and water pollution, whereas very
less energy is used in plant based agriculture, due to which there is a
reduction in gas emission, water pollution etc. By reducing animal agriculture,
we can also save the disappearing forests.
7. Animal
Welfare
Animals are
also a part of our universe, every day we keep hearing news of animal cruelty.
There are many people who keep animals in very bad condition in the name of
animal agriculture. It is our duty to think about them and use animal products
in our lives. Nature has given us a lot in the form of plants, try soy, oat,
coconut, almond milk and tries tofu instead of animal meat; you will gradually
start following a plant-based diet sooner or later.
Conclusion on Plant based diet benefits
So, you see
how important plant based food is for our health and environment. It keeps your
health good and also saves you from constipation and many chronic diseases. It
also provides you enough energy to work with full stamina throughout the day.
Apart from
giving a good shape to your body, it also improves your lifestyle. So why not
make a small start from today because one day we will have to take a step
forward to keep our health and environment healthy, then why not from today
itself.
Recipes
Sweet
Potato and Black Bean Tacos-
Benefits - Rich in
Protein, Fiber, Vitamins, Minerals and antioxidants that support a healthy life.
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
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