The Basics of Plant-Based

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The Basics of Plant-Based

What is a plant-based diet? Those who follow a whole-foods, plant-based diet focus primarily on eating unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains, and good quality plant-based proteins.

They have eliminated or minimized their consumption of animal-based foods like red and processed meats, meat in general, fish, dairy, and eggs and generally do not consume or consume minimal amounts of ultra-processed food products.

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Eating Out

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When discussing the benefits of a whole-foods, plant-based diet, there are terms that ...

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