Benefits of a Plant-Heavy Diet

Jul 19, 2019

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Plant-heavy diets have been linked to a number of health benefits, including weight loss, increased metabolism, and better heart health. A plant-based meal is packed with vigorous and healthy nutrients that are responsible for improving your health. Here are some other reasons you can benefit from a plant-based diet.

  1. Improves blood pressure
    A plant-heavy diet is low fat and low calorie, but high in potassium, which may help lower blood pressure. Potassium also reduces the onset of stress and anxiety that results from high blood pressure.
  1. Lowers cholesterol
    Adding lots of veggies to your diet may significantly reduce your body’s cholesterol levels. A plant-heavy diet of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and seeds contains little to no cholesterol and has been shown to drastically improve heart health and performance.
  1. Balances blood sugar
    Sustained high blood sugar is harmful and can aggravate your cravings for saccharine-loaded meals. High blood sugar may also cause a deterioration in blood circulation and heart and liver function. Plant-heavy diets have been shown to help reduce high blood sugar levels and manage appetite by slowing the absorption of saccharine in your bloodstream.
  1. Reduces risk of cancer
    An all natural, whole-food, and plant-heavy diet may help substantially reduce your risk of cancer.
  1. Promotes weight loss
    Plant-heavy diets can be extremely effective in reducing and managing weight. Clean, whole and raw foods increase your body’s metabolism and ability to build healthy tissue. Plant diets are comprised of minerals, fibers, and vitamins that your body needs to shed weight and function at its peak. Some studies have shown that individuals who maintain a strictly plant-heavy diet have been able to lose between five and seven pounds in just two weeks. The healthy components of a plants provide your body with the nutrients it craves, helping to satiate the desire for protein-heavy meals loaded with sugar and fat.

The best foods for your body may differ from the best foods for your partner, best friend or family member. Sometimes it takes time to fine tune. But no matter what style of eating you adhere to, plant-heavy is good for the majority of people. Fill half of your plate with colorful veggies at every meal to get the benefits of all the micronutrients your body needs to thrive.

 

 

 

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