7 Advantages of Plant-Based Protein
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Advantages of Plant-Based Protein
So, if the novelty of these trends has worn off and you find yourself wondering what exactly the benefits of plant-based protein are, read on to learn more!
1. Decreased Risk of Disease
Several studies have found that not only does consuming red meat increase your risk of certain diseases but opting for plant-based proteins instead can help reduce your risk. More specifically, and perhaps one of the most widely touted benefits of plant-based proteins, making this transition has been found to mitigate the risks of cardiovascular diseases, such as cardiac arrest and coronary artery disease.
However, and most interestingly, receiving these benefits doesn’t require a significant and drastic change to your lifestyle and diet. According to research published by The BMJ, those who ate just 3 percent more food containing plant proteins per day reduced their risk for death by 5 percent. So, your Meatless Mondays might be making a much greater impact than you thought!
5. Foods with this type of protein are rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients not found in animal foods.
6. Plant-based foods do not contain cholesterol and saturated fats, which often cause various diseases.
7. Foods rich in plant proteins are necessary for people who are overweight and have high blood cholesterol levels, people with high blood pressure, pathologies of the digestive system and cardiovascular diseases.
1. Decreased Risk of Disease
Several studies have found that not only does consuming red meat increase your risk of certain diseases but opting for plant-based proteins instead can help reduce your risk. More specifically, and perhaps one of the most widely touted benefits of plant-based proteins, making this transition has been found to mitigate the risks of cardiovascular diseases, such as cardiac arrest and coronary artery disease.
However, and most interestingly, receiving these benefits doesn’t require a significant and drastic change to your lifestyle and diet. According to research published by The BMJ, those who ate just 3 percent more food containing plant proteins per day reduced their risk for death by 5 percent. So, your Meatless Mondays might be making a much greater impact than you thought!
2. Managing Blood Sugar
Type 2 Diabetes is an increasingly prevalent health concern across the U.S. and has many people struggling to manage their blood sugar. Thankfully, new research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests that a plant-based diet can help manage blood sugar levels and insulin resistance, two critical components of living with Diabetes. In particular, the study found that a diet higher in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant-rich plant foods and lower in red and processed meats had a “protective” association against the development of Type 2 Diabetes. However, the research doesn’t recommend cutting out healthier animal products, such as organic eggs and lean protein sources like chicken, turkey, and pork. This is a crucial finding of the research, especially for those who may not be ready to undergo a full transition to plant-based eating.
Type 2 Diabetes is an increasingly prevalent health concern across the U.S. and has many people struggling to manage their blood sugar. Thankfully, new research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests that a plant-based diet can help manage blood sugar levels and insulin resistance, two critical components of living with Diabetes. In particular, the study found that a diet higher in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant-rich plant foods and lower in red and processed meats had a “protective” association against the development of Type 2 Diabetes. However, the research doesn’t recommend cutting out healthier animal products, such as organic eggs and lean protein sources like chicken, turkey, and pork. This is a crucial finding of the research, especially for those who may not be ready to undergo a full transition to plant-based eating.
3. Good Source of Fiber
The fiber contained in foods rich in plant proteins supports healthy intestinal function, ensures the binding and removal of toxins from the body, and helps normalize blood sugar levels.
4. These foods tend to have less fat and fewer calories
That is why they are digested faster than foods of animal origin. Plant proteins are easier to digest than their meat, fish, egg or milk equivalents.
5. Foods with this type of protein are rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients not found in animal foods.
6. Plant-based foods do not contain cholesterol and saturated fats, which often cause various diseases.
7. Foods rich in plant proteins are necessary for people who are overweight and have high blood cholesterol levels, people with high blood pressure, pathologies of the digestive system and cardiovascular diseases.
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