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    How To Have A More Plant Based Diet

    Published: Jul 5, 2019 · Modified: Nov 5, 2022 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Studies have shown that eating less meat is great for the planet. Eating a more plant-based diet is also known to have a less detrimental effect on your health than eating a diet heavy in red meat. There is now irrefutable evidence that reducing your meat intake, even by a few days a week and embracing more meat-free options into your eating habits is one of the most useful things you can do for your health and the environment. 

    With a whole host of celebrities also embracing vegetable based and a more veggie friendly lifestyle, as well as new green restaurants opening in cities across the country, now is a great time to give it a try. The plant-based or flexitarian eating movement focuses on eating food that is locally raised and sourced, eating locally and avoiding food with hard to pronounce additives and chemical preservatives. One thing you will learn as you check this page on the best greens powders is that just eating fruits and vegetables may not give you the nutrients you need.

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    How To Get Started With A Plant-Based Lifestyle 

    Start by replacing your meat-based meals for vegetarian ones a few days a week. Meatless Monday is a huge phenomenon where people opt out of eating meat on Mondays. It’s such an easy way to reduce your consumption of animal products and a great way to discover what tasty and healthy vegetarian meals there are out there. Have a look online to find fun and exciting plant-based meal ideas that you can cook at home. Alternatively, if you're not quite confident enough to start cooking by yourself, have a look into a vegan meal delivery service like Veestro. 

    Replace Your Meat With Meat-Alternatives

    There has been a huge increase in the variety of mock-meats available on supermarket shelves, it's easier than ever to replace your chicken, beef or pork with meat alternatives such as tempeh, tofu, and seitan. They add texture, chew and are all a healthy source of protein. They can be cooked and prepared just like animal meat and soak up any flavor you add into your meal - meaning that it is sometimes difficult to tell the difference! Try making tasty curries, stir-frys and even burgers and see which one you enjoy. 

    Incorporate Legumes

    Beans and legumes are a fantastic way to get protein and fibre into your diet if you're not keen on meat alternatives like tofu. They are filling and low in fat and high in dense nutrients meaning that you’ll stay full and less likely to snack on unhealthy snacks. Try blending chickpeas with some lemon juice for a creamy hummus dip or mix black beans with brown rice to use in a Mexican style ‘chicken’ burrito wrap. 

    Easy Spicy Black Beans Recipe

    Overall there are a variety of possibilities and ways that you can incorporate more leafy greens and veg into your diet and not miss meat at all. Be open to trying new recipes and learning how to cook with new foods. 

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