10 Long-Term Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

By now, we all know that diet fads are the absolute worst. Although social media and external factors might attempt to influence how we eat, we know better: that it really depends on the individual’s needs. This means listening to one’s body to determine the best way to achieve a well-balanced, healthy, and joyful lifestyle.

And while diets are toxic and questionable at best, research has shown that plant-based eating can offer several benefits. What’s key here is that this meal regime doesn’t necessarily involve cutting out any of your favorite foods, meat and dairy included—plant-based eating is, instead, all about adding more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and the like to your dishes. Think of a plant-forward diet as an antidote to diet culture: You can reap the short- and long-term benefits of consuming plants without imposing any restrictions upon yourself.

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