How To Smoothly Transition To A Plant-Based Diet

A plant-based diet is the only diet that has been shown to not only prevent — but to reverse — advanced-stage cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

NOMA NAZISH: ‘More and more people are switching to a plant-based diet thanks to its proven health and environmental benefits. In the U.S itself, more than a third of consumers are actively trying to eat more plant-based foods… “A plant-based diet is one that centers on whole plant foods, namely vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, mushrooms, nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices,” says Julieanna Hever, a California-based nutritionist… “A plant-based diet is the only diet that has been shown to not only prevent — but to reverse — advanced-stage cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes,” says Hever…

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, “appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate…and appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes.” But before you jump on the vegetarianism bandwagon, note that starting a new diet requires boatloads of willpower, planning and effort. And going cold turkey from day one is never a good idea. Here are seven simple strategies to help you easily transition to a wholesome, plant-based diet’. SOURCE…

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