In recent decades, the vegetarian diet has gained significant popularity, mainly because of its health and environmental benefits. Plant-based vegetarian diets are known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes by lowering blood cholesterol and improving insulin sensitivity. Plant-based foods contain higher amounts of fibers, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds, as well as […]

We’ve all heard about the benefits of eating more plant-based foods, both for our health and the health of the planet. The EAT-Lancet Commission (2019), a collaboration of 37 leading scientists, whose aim was to develop global scientific targets for healthy diets and sustainable food production, reported that, ‘Food is the single strongest lever to