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.