I WILL: Give Plants a Chance
A plant-based diet is more than green leafy vegetables!
And it can be quite the flexible nutrition plan. You choose the structure of your meal planning and food choices: flexitarian, pescatarian, vegetarian, or vegan. Choosing a plant-based diet does not require exclusion of meat or dairy, it offers an appropriate balance in food choices to support a healthy lifestyle. A diet rich in plant-based foods – fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and beans – has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
START SMALL: Enjoy one meal each week as a vegetarian. Leave the meat, poultry, fish, and seafood for another day.
FINISH REMARKABLE: Make plant-based eating the star of the show! Limit your meat intake to one small serving each day. Turn a Portobello into a flavorful “steak” or combine broccoli rabe with wild rice for nutritious plant-based alternatives.
How can we help? Basecamp offers resources to support your wellness around this topic!
Here’s what’s available…
Learn more about vegan protein options in this Ask the RD post or focus on in tempeh as a meatless addition to your menu.
Try one of our delicious, vegetable-packed recipes from our recipe collection! We would suggest Immune-Boosting Ramen, Baked Tofu with Vegetables Stir Fry and Peanut Sauce, or Black Bean Burgers,
Watch this helpful video to learn more about a heart healthy plate.