Plant-based Pros
- Plant-based meals encourage the consumption of a variety of fruits and vegetables, which are often lacking in conventional diets.
- A plant-based diet is well-researched and has proven health benefits for a range of chronic disease.
- A plant-based diet removes typical dietary measures such as calorie counting, food weighing or measuring, which takes away focus around weight loss.
- This diet has positive benefits for the environment due to the reduced carbon footprint.
Plant-based Cons
- Some may struggle with the transition to eating a plant-based diet, or may find it restrictive, due to the increase in vegetables and decrease in animal protein sources.
- If the diet isn’t well-balanced, nutrient deficiencies may occur. It’s important to always work with a trusted health professional before making any dietary changes.
- With any dietary changes, a transition to a new diet requires some organisation and planning to ensure meals a nutritionally balanced and satiating.
- Eating out or take-away options may be limiting.