Healthy or Not? Plant-based meats account for less than 1% of overall meat sales in the United States. Although this seems negligible, the industry’s growth has been exponential in recent years, suggesting that a major transformation is underway in how we produce and consume food.
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When it comes to helping patients adopt healthier lifestyles, physicians recommend a diet that encourages whole, plant-based foods with limited meat, dairy, processed foods and eggs.
In fact, according to a report from the National Institutes of Health, plant-based diets are a cost-effective, low-risk way to help lower body mass index, blood pressure, HbA1C and cholesterol levels. Check disclaimer on my profile.