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PREVENT (AND TREAT) CHRONIC DISEASES:
By eliminating animal products from your diet and incorporating more whole, plant-based foods, blood cholesterol levels drop considerably, as plants contain no cholesterol and very low levels of saturated fats, with the exception of palm and coconut fats. Clearly, this considerably reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, one of the main causes of death.
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NUTRITIONAL POWER:
Plant-based foods contain all the essential nutrients our bodies need, with the exception of vitamin B12, which is also a very common deficiency among omnivores. A plant-based diet is loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and nutrients, but without the harmful compounds found in animal products (meat, fish, milk and eggs; as well as ultra-processed, sugary industrial baked goods, oil and margarines).
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MORE ENERGY:
What do the strongest man in the world and the best long-distance runner have in common? Both have a plant-based diet, a diet perfectly suited to all stages and lifestyles - as long as it's well planned - including high-performance activities.
One of the reasons why this type of diet helps us to have more energy is because it is digested more easily and contributes to the optimal functioning of our body, in particular the immune system, and speeds up muscle recovery, even in the event of illness.
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THE START OF A NEW WAY OF LIFE:
Nutrition is only one part of a healthy lifestyle, but it's a very important part! I'd say the basics, which is why changing our eating habits is something that can be done at any time and can transform your life and health in epic ways! Whether it's getting back to your optimal weight, reversing a chronic illness, preventing disease, feeling more energetic and generally starting to take better care of yourself.
For me, starting to make healthier decisions and changing the way I ate was the beginning of a new life. I understood the close relationship between food and health, the importance and benefits of exercising, resting and loving myself a lot.
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MAINTAIN YOUR IDEAL WEIGHT:
Eating less saturated fat contributes to weight loss. On the other hand, fruits and vegetables have fewer calories, but higher water and fiber content, which helps us feel fuller longer.
In other words, the nutrients in fruit and vegetables better nourish your cells and help reduce unhealthy cravings that often lead to unwanted weight gain, and are often accompanied by increased cholesterol, sugar and triglycerides.
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MANY MORE ADVANTAGES:
The oldest and healthiest populations - the blue zone - have a predominantly plant-based diet.
After adopting a plant-based diet, many people show an improvement in their skin condition, particularly acne. As well as improved digestion.
Plant foods are convenient and highly nutritious. Foods like rice and potatoes are more satiating (calorie/price ratio). In fact, if you look at our ancestors - worldwide - their food source was mainly starches and cereals such as corn, millet, rice and potatoes.
