Publisher's Synopsis
A whole-food, plant-based diet-which is what Forks Over Knives advocates-is centered on whole, unrefined or minimally refined plant foods and excludes or minimizes meat, dairy products, eggs, and highly refined foods such as bleached flour, refined sugar, and oil. A person eating this way will eat mainly fruits, vegetables (including tubers and starchy vegetables), whole grains, and legumes.The "whole-food" part of "whole-food, plant-based" has become increasingly relevant, as highly processed vegan foods have become more widely available, making it possible to eat a vegan diet while eating very few whole plant foods. Simultaneously, for marketing purposes, many manufacturers have begun labeling these highly processed vegan foods as "plant-based." This has effectively made "plant-based" and "vegan" synonyms when it comes to food labeling. Foods sporting the "plant-based" label are generally vegan; whether or not they're healthful is another issue.Can You Be Vegan and Whole-Food Plant-Based?Yes! It's not just possible but common to be both vegan and whole-food, plant-based! Many people adopt a whole-food, plant-based diet and, after experiencing dramatic health benefits, become interested in other reasons for avoiding animal products, such as the environmental impact and ethical issues surrounding factory farming. We've also heard from vegans who gave up animal products for ethical reasons and, after some time, decided to adopt a whole-food, plant-based diet for their health.It Can Help You Lose Weight and Improve Your HealthObesity is an issue of epidemic proportions. In fact, over 69% of US adults are overweight or obeseFortunately, making dietary and lifestyle changes can facilitate weight loss and have a lasting impact on health.Many studies have shown that plant-based diets are beneficial for weight loss.The high fiber content of the WFPB diet, along with the exclusion of processed foods, is a winning combination for shedding excess pounds.A review of 12 studies that included more than 1,100 people found that those assigned to plant-based diets lost significantly more weight - about 4.5 pounds (2kg) over an average of 18 weeks - than those assigned to non-vegetarian diets in additional this book is will give you a large knowledge about plant based diet and with is benefit for heart diseasecancer weight loss one week meal plan recipe for every day meal plan get this book in your library today and get to know more about it and it uses
