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HEALTH

Many nutritionists recommend a plant-based diet for a healthier lifestyle. This section is dedicated to bringing you the facts about the health side of things.

Diabetes

Diabetes

Experts say a plant based diet can completely reverse Type 2 diabetes.

Fiber Intake

Fiber Intake

Plant based diets are high in fiber which aids in digestion, prevents constipation and lowers cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Heart Health

Heart Health

Studies show that people who eat a high meat diet have around a 50% risk of heart disease, in comparison people who follow a plant based diet have as little as a 4% risk.

Weight Loss

Weight Loss

Numerous studies show that a plant based diet can be the best option for weight loss.

Life Expectancy

Life Expectancy

Studies show that people who follow a plant based diet on average live up to 10 years more than a person on a meat diet.

Skin Care

Skin Care

Many sources show that a plant based diet can have a huge impact on helping fighting acne and in some cases completely cure it.

BUT WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR....

PROTEIN

PROTEIN

Contrary to popular belief, getting enough protein is easy without meat. Foods such as oats, beans, soy products, chickpeas and faux meats are all high in protein.

VITAMIN B12

VITAMIN B12

Although no longer found in plant-based sources, vitamin B12 can easily be obtained through fortified milk alternatives or through supplements.

VITAMIN D

VITAMIN D

Vitamin D is a common nutrient that people are deficient in, in a plant based diet it can easily be obtained through mushrooms, orange juice, fortified milks and cereals and sunlight.

CALCIUM

CALCIUM

Calcium is also easy to obtain on a plant based diet, the most popular sources include fortified milk alternatives, leafy greens, almonds, tofu and orange juice.

IRON

IRON

All jokes aside, getting enough iron on a plant based diet is easy. Oats, lentils, chickpeas and nuts are all high in iron.

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