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A wholefood, plant-based diet is the perfect recipe for a long and healthy life. Discover how nutritious, rewarding and delicious it can be to nourish your body with nutrient-dense plant foods.
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From protein to iron, from healthy fats to calcium, plants have it all!
Nourishing our bodies with whole plant foods is an easy way to get the protein you need, including all the essential amino acids.
Pile up your plate with legumes, whole grains, vegetables, and nuts and seeds for a healthy dose of powerful protein.
Why do we need it?
From building, maintaining and repairing our body tissue to assisting in the production of enzymes and hormones, the protein we eat plays a wide array of important roles throughout our bodies.
Iron is abundant in some of the most delicious and healthy plant foods. Incorporate a variety of whole grains, beans, dark green leafy vegetables, dried fruits, and nuts and seeds into your diet. Increase the absorbability of the iron by including vitamin C-rich foods in your meals and by limiting your caffeine intake around mealtimes.
Why do we need it?
Iron is a critical component of the blood cells that transport oxygen around our bodies, providing the energy we need to function.
Pile up your plate with kale, bok choy, broccoli, beans, tahini, almonds, tofu or tempeh for a dose of healthy calcium. Plant sources of calcium provide an abundance of additional beneficial nutrients by default. For example, beans are a great source of calcium, and they’re magnesium rich, further aiding bone health.
Why do we need it?
There are plenty of plant-based sources of calcium that allow us to build and maintain strong teeth and bones. Exercise and vitamin D (from the sun) also protect our bone density.
Vitamin B12 is synthesised by microorganisms that live in the soil and water. However, modern-day water sanitation and soil degradation means that the plant foods we consume no longer contain adequate levels of this essential nutrient.
Why do we need it?
Along with being vital for the formation of our red blood cells, vitamin B12 also helps our neurological and immune systems function. Include fortified foods in your diet along with a supplement – this can easily be found on your local supermarket or pharmacy shelves.
Get a dose of these healthy fats by incorporating ground flaxseeds (linseeds), chia seeds, hemp seeds, walnuts and leafy green vegetables into your daily diet.
Why do we need it?
Omega-3s allow our bodies to build cell membranes, synthesise hormones, reduce inflammation and maintain a healthy heart.
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