- posted: Jul. 07, 2022
What we eat goes a long way in influencing our overall health and wellbeing. Though there is no one miracle food or diet which can eliminate all aches, pains, medical conditions, or diseases, eating a plant based diet may help reduce the risks for a variety of diseases and improve overall wellness. Not all plant diets are healthy, however. Speak with a chiropractor or a dietician to learn the benefits of switching to a plant based diet. Our Makefield Chiropractic and Wellness Center staff can help residents in Newtown, PA, make the switch.
What Is a Plant Based Diet?
A plant based diet mainly contains meals made primarily from plants, including vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Plant based diets also have meals with beans, seeds, and nuts to help add protein to a diet. It is important to realize, however, that not all plant food can be healthy and proptions matter. French fries may be made of potatoes but they are not all that healthy. Also, expecially for men, be sure to avoid soy and food that contains too much seed oil as this can lower your testerone. It good general rule is the less processed the food is, the better. A farmer’s market is good place to start.
Do I Need to Give Up Meat with a Plant Based Diet?
It is not necessary to give up meat for a plant based diet. A plant based diet may require you to eat meals where two-thirds of the food is from plants while the remaining one-third is protein. Protein may include chicken, fish, steak, or more. For men, eating red meat can be especially improtant in order to maintain good testosterone levels.
Why Should I Choose a Plant Based Diet?
Eating primarily unprocessed plants can help ensure your body receives all the necessary nutrients to stay healthy. There are vitamins and minerals in plant based foods not available for other foods, including antioxidants. In addition, a plant based diet can help boost the immune system and can help allow the body to remain healthy and helps the body quickly recover from injury or illness.
Get Help with a Plant Based Diet from Our Chiropractor
If you are considering switching to a plant based diet, call us at (215) 860-9660 for Makefield Chiropractic and Wellness Center serving Newtown, PA, to talk with our chiropractor about your options. Our chiropractor can discuss developing a plant-based diet and adding foods to your diet to help keep your body healthy.