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How to start a plant-based diet?

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A. Lucius

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A. Lucius, Senior Content writer, Diploma in Literature, Dover, Delaware

Answered Jan 09, 2020

When establishing any significant change in your diet, do not give up everything all at once. The best diet plan allows you to do things gradually, especially if it is a significant change, such as giving up meat. Transition slowly by eating meat only a couple of times a week. Then, as you grow to be acclimated to your new lifestyle, you should gradually eliminate it from your diet. It would be best if you also tried to eat healthy snacks such as carrots and hummus and a banana in organic yogurt with chopped nuts.

It would be best if you also learned to turn your favorite culinary indulgences into healthy meals. Instead of spaghetti and meatballs, try eating whole wheat pasta or pasta made from chickpeas. It would help if you also learned how to research and find new healthy foods, and the best way may be to talk to someone who knows how to eat a plant-based diet.

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G. GRAY

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G. GRAY, Writer, M.A, Liverpool

Answered Jan 08, 2020

More and more people are transitioning to a plant-based diet these days. If you are planning to start a plant-based diet, first, you need to be ready to give up most animal-based products such as meat, dairy, and so on. Write out your intentions; you can create a sticky note for this goal and place it where you can see it often; this will help remind you of your aim and gradually help you fight cravings. Find someone that wants to start a plant-based diet just as you can be helpful and make the process much easier for you. Do some research on the kind of food you will swap as a replacement for your current eating plan. You can find many of these foods and plans online. It is important that you start your transitioning slowly, start by adding more vegetables, whole grains, and legumes to your meals. Gradually, you work yourself to the point where most of your diet consists of plant-based products.
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