Eating More Plant-Based Foods Can Help You Live Longer

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Ava K
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If you’re following the latest fitness and nutrition trends, you already know that more and more people are moving toward a more plant-based diet for many different reasons. But, what you may not know is if it’s healthy to follow this type of diet.

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— Lentils meatballs Pour utiliser un reste de lentilles et quinoa qui trainaient dans mon frigo j’ai opté pour des boulettes et vraiment pas déçu elles sont délicieuses ? Avec un mélange de céréales, salade, des tomates cerises, carottes râpées, concombre, caviar d’aubergine, grenade et ma sauce amande/cidre à retrouver plus bas en post ? Pour 10 boulettes : – 150g de lentilles vertes cuites – 100g de quinoa cuit – 1/2 cas de sauce tomate – 1-2 cas à soupe de farine – Sel, poivre, épices au choix – Coriandre hachée (ou autres herbes) Mixer tous les ingrédients ensemble. Pas trop, vous ne devez pas obtenir une purée, s’il reste quelques morceaux c’est bon. Formez des boulettes et laissez-les reposer au frais 1h dans l’idéal. Badigeonner les d’huile et faites les cuire 25 minutes au four à 180 degrés en les retournant à la moitié. Si vous avez d’autres recettes de galettes veggies à me proposer ? Je suis preneuse ☺️ —————— Lunch today is made of a mix of grains, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, eggplant dip, salad, lentils meatballs, pomegranate and almond butter sauce

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According to a 2017 survey by market research company Nielsen, 39% of Americans were trying to introduce more plant-based food into their diets. Even the fast-food chains are adapting and starting to offer plant-based substitutes for their famous meat-based meals.

Science confirms the importance of eating more plant-based foods on a daily basis. In 2019, the Journal of the American Heart Association published a study that shows people who eat more vegetables (four servings per day) and less meat (one serving per day) have an 11% lower risk of heart attack and a 25% lower risk of dying for any reason.

The researchers believe this is because plant-based foods contain more fiber and antioxidants, and less fat, especially saturated fats. All the incredible nutrients that you can find in various plant-based foods can help you live a longer, healthier life.