The diet that will transform more than just your waistline It's an increasingly popular diet with countless celebrity followers. It's the subject of widely distributed documentaries and books. It's been credited with transforming the lives of sufferers of chronic diseases. The plant-based diet is no longer a fad -- it's the lifestyle for the future. Some support it because it's a sustainable and environmentally-friendly way to feed the world. Others because it's a more humane way of growing our food, in line with a more compassionate attitude towards animals. On a personal level, a plant-based diet has been shown to have several health benefits, from lowering cholesterol and blood pressure to reducing risk of cardiovascular diseases. It's also the perfect diet for weight loss. No counting calories or carbs, no time restrictions, no expensive diet food required. And with the growing demand for everything plant-based, it's also more accessible than ever before. Whereas salad would have been your only choice when dining out 20 years ago, today vegetarian and vegan options are everywhere. But with the heightened demand comes increased commercialization, and with that comes sneaky marketing tactics and misleading labels. If you want to do this diet right, you'll need to educate yourself to know what's truly part of a plant-based diet and what's just masquerading as one. In Plant Based Diet, you will discover: ? A practical and easy-to follow guide to smoothly navigate your first steps into your plant-based journey ? The important nutrient you won't get from plants, and how to safely incorporate it into your diet ? Simple plant-based swaps that will aid your transition into this new diet without disrupting your lifestyle ? How you can bulk up without having to consume any animal protein ? 9 common mistakes when starting a plant-based diet that could slow your progress -- and how to fix them ? Why eating more food on a plant-based diet can help you lose weight without any additional effort ? Beginner-friendly plant-based recipes that will make you forget all about meat And much more. Even if you're a red-blooded meat-loving carnivore, making the adjustment to a plant-based diet is not impossible. You can take it slow and make small dietary adjustments so you don't feel overwhelmed. As you feel the positive effects of whole food on your body, you'll be motivated to go further and make even more changes. Whether you want to dip your toes into it first, or immerse yourself into it for the long haul, you'll be doing your body -- and the environment -- a lot of good.
| Author: Maddie Cook |
| Publisher: Bco Publishing |
| Publication Date: January 20, 2021 |
| Number of Pages: 234 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Paperback |
| ISBN-10: 1087943825 |
| ISBN-13: 9781087943824 |
