There are a huge number of reasons to adopt a plant-based diet. Not only is it good for the planet and saves you money, but it also improves your health significantly. This is the diet backed by evidence from research centres around the world, such as the Harvard Medical School, and the verdict of such a diet is unanimous. This diet is not the latest trend or ‘hippy’, it is the healthiest diet for everyone. Research has shown that it can prevent a wide range of diseases and help with your weight.

It supports your immune system

A plant-based diet encourages beneficial gut bacteria which is essential to the immune system. The diet also has a wider range of vitamins and minerals which increases the health of the immune system and plants contain phytochemicals which help to fight inflammation.

It is good for weight management

Studies show that those who are on a vegan, vegetarian or flexitarian diet have a lower body mass index than omnivores (those with a meat-rich diet). It is a recommended way to keep your weight within the right range and helps with weight loss.

It reduces your chance of having cancer and diabetes

Research shows it reduces your chance of getting twelve types of cancers by up to 30%. This includes post-menopausal breast, kidney, pancreatic, colorectal and oesophageal cancers. This is because it good at preventing inflammation and hormonal imbalance. Diabetes and cancer are both related to obesity, inflammation and high blood sugar. A plant-based diet is good and keeping weight off and supporting the immune system, which is why it is so effective in reducing chances of getting these diseases.

It reduces your chance of developing heart diseases

A plant-based diet can reduce cardiovascular disease by 16% and dying from a heart condition by 31% according to research. Plants such as green leafy vegetables, whole grains, walnuts, extra virgin oil, fatty fish and fruits are naturally anti-inflammatory.

It reduces blood pressure, cholesterol and your chance of getting strokes

Since there is more fibre in the diet, it is effective in reducing blood pressure and cholesterol. There is some evidence it cuts the chances of getting strokes and improves brain function.