TOP 10 REASONS TO EAT WHOLE PLANT-BASED FOODS

#10.) Whole plant-based foods contain thousands of nutrients that work together to promote good health.  Some of these, phytochemicals, bioflavanoids, carotenoids, retinoids, isoflavonones have anti-cancer, anti-heart disease and anti-aging properties. 

#9.) Save money by not buying vitamins and supplements. Current evidence suggests that not only are they not beneficial, they may even be harmful.

#8.) Keep genes under control. Genes alone do not determine diseases, they are the “gun”, but diet and lifestyle are the “trigger.”

 #7.) No more constipation. Fiber only present in plant-based foods, acts as a broom that sweeps the colon clean.

#6.) Plant-based foods contain no cholesterol.  As intakes of plant- based foods increase, blood cholesterol levels decrease.

#5.) Protective against effects of carcinogens and toxic substances in the environment. Cancer is largely promoted by induction of free radicals - antioxidants are present in plants.

#4.) Lowers risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis, Alzhiemers and other chronic and autoimmune diseases. Studies show  consumption of plant-based diet can prevent and reverse advanced heart disease and cancer. 

#3.) Lose weight without dieting and have more energy - Plant protein is more efficiently utilized as energy and encourages more physical activity.  According to seven different studies, vegetarians are 10 to 30 lbs. slimmer than their counterparts.

#2.) Live longer. Vegetarians have lower mortality rates compared to non-vegetarians.  American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that deaths from ischemic heart disease were 24% lower for vegetarians than non-vegetarians.

#1.) Leave the world a better place for future generations.  Protect the environment, prevent global warming, save    rainforests, and preserve natural resources.