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10 plant-based foods nutritionists eat every week - Today
You don’t have to be a vegetarian or vegan to enjoy the benefits of a plant-based diet.If you could improve your diet in one step, eating more plant-based foods would be at the top of the list.
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and legumes are rich in phytochemicals, which may help fight cancer and heart disease. They’re also full of fiber to make you feel full and nourished, which can help with weight loss.
“The combination of fiber and phytochemicals from whole plant-based food sources that are nutrient dense and satiating have independent effects on things like cholesterol and blood pressure,” Maya Vadiveloo, assistant professor of nutrition and food sciences at the University of Rhode Island, told TODAY.