Plant-Forward Eating: Why You Don’t Have to Break Up with Meat

A plant-forward diet is your best bet for healthy aging, according to a recent high-profile study, but it doesn’t mean becoming a vegetarian or vegan. Plant-forward diets encompass a wide range of diets that include some meat — including pescatarian, flexitarian, and the popular Mediterranean diet — all of which are rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains, legumes and beans. This eating pattern doesn’t mean going fully plant-based; it simply means deprioritizing meat as the star of your plate. In this episode, we delve into plant-forward eating, exploring its health benefits and how to get started with this approach.

Expert: Fatima Zamudio, Registered Dietitian

Interviewer: Kim Rivera Huston-Weber

Notable topics covered:

• The health benefits of a plant-forward diet
• Debunking myths around protein requirements, soy dangers and protein combining
• What does our plate look like when meat isn’t included?
• The types of plant-based protein to include with your meals
• How to veg-ify our favorite dishes
• Plant-based meat alternatives: Can we eat too many burger and sausage alternatives?
• The easiest meal for starting a plant-forward diet (and your day)
• Why you don’t have to identify as a vegetarian or vegan to eat plant-forward

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