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Pros and cons to plant-based eating
Eating more plants is good for your health. We know that a diet rich in fiber and low in saturated fat supports heart and brain health and may reduce the risk of some cancers. In addition to reducing disease risk, adding these foods may even help you live longer. That’s good reason to try adding more vegetables and beans to your diet.
FROM ZERO WASTE TO MORE TIME AT THE TABLE
As you think about ways you can reduce food waste and incorporate more grains, beans, nuts, fruits, and vegetables into your diet, consider this: Eating this way may help you live longer.
Author Dan Buettner is a National Geographic Fellow whose work identified five areas in the world where people live the longest, healthiest lives: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece, and Loma Linda, California. The common ground in each culture is a plant-based diet, connections with family and friends, laughter, and daily physical activity. For example, in Sardinia, they eat a diet focused on whole grains, vegetables, beans, and goat’s milk. They include meat as a flavor enhancer and accent to plant-based dishes. They also enjoy a Pecorino cheese made from sheep that supplies high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. They stay close with their family, enjoy shared meals and red wine, laughter with friends, and regular walks.