WHAT CAN PLANTS DO FOR YOUR HEALTH

A single food item won't do much for your health, but a whole diet makes a WORLD of difference. In this article, we'll quickly talk about how amazing plants are for your health. 

Boosts Immune System: 

Plants are rich in essential nutrients which cannot be obtained from other food products. The minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and phytochemicals from plants keep the body in balance and cells healthy keeping the immune system working at its best. A healthy immune system is essential for reducing your risk for cancer because it can recognize and attack mutations in cells before they can progress to disease.

Reduced Inflammations:

Essential nutrients in plants are effective in reducing inflammation in the body. The same chemicals that help to boost the immune system go around our body neutralizing toxins from bacteria, viruses and other pollutants.

Continued inflammations tend to damage the body’s cells and tissues which can potentially cause cancer and other inflammatory diseases. Plant-based diet might be helpful in protecting as it eradicates the elements triggering these diseases.

Maintaining a healthy weight: 

Here are a few tips for success when sticking to a Plant-Based Diet! For some people, the standard diet revolves around processed foods which can be the catalyst in driving many diseases, including obesity. Multiple studies have shown that swapping over to a plant-based diet can be significantly effective in losing weight. This does NOT mean you will automatically lose weight if you start chewing on carrots

Calorie Density: This is not about counting calories, it's about understanding what you are putting into your mouth. Luckily, the healthiest and most nutrient dense foods on this globe are whole plant foods - you can actually eat more weigh less, fun times right? Garth Davis, MD, medical director of Mission Weight Management Center in Asheville, North Carolina, and author of Proteinaholic, has stated that “Natural, unprocessed foods are loaded with fiber and water, which make you feel full without delivering as many calories.”

Cut Out Added Oil: Ready for some spooky facts? One single cup of oil contains nearly 2,000 calories while one delicious cup of Quinoa consists of 220 calories. Cutting oil can and in most cases will greatly assist you in your weight management objectives. Oil has the highest calorie per volume content, so just get rid of it. At Nourished - ALL meals are designed oil free. 

Fibers can be obtained through unprocessed plant foods. The plant structure is wholly made up of fibers. A plant-based diet helps improve the gut function and makes it better to absorb all those yummy nutrients in your whole foods, which further helps support your immune system and reduce inflammations. 

Additionally, fiber lowers cholesterol levels in the body and neutralizes the blood sugar, which is excellent for bowel management.  

Reduced Risk of Diseases:

As mentioned earlier, the benefits of a plant-based diet are not only limited to reducing the risk of cancer. It has also be seen to reduce your risk for diabetes, strokes, heart diseases, and certain mental health illnesses.