6 Health Benefits Of Consuming Plant-Based Diet

Jun 28, 2024, 12:11 IST

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 1. Lowers Blood Pressure

A plant-based diet reduces blood pressure and decreases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. 

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3. Prevents Type 2 Diabetes

Plant-based diets are lower in saturated fats compared to animal foods and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes. 

4. Helps Lose Weight

Plant-based diets such as whole grains and vegetables are low on the glycemic index, get digested slowly and help lose weight. 

5. Decreases Risk of Cancer

A plant-based diet includes fibre, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals which helps in decreasing the risk of cancer. 

6. Improves Cholesterol

A plant-based diet lowers LDL cholesterol by nearly 25 per cent and improves cholesterol.

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