Nutrition: getting off meat and dairy, whole food plant-based diet

Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet

Plant-based diets are popular for a good reason. However, people all ages realize that high-fat, processed foods contribute to inflammation and diseases like arthritis, cancer, and heart disease. The chiropractic team at Chiropractic Wellness Center in Newcastle, WA, is here to help develop a healthy lifestyle that includes a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and meat-free protein.

What Is a Plant-Based Diet?

A plant-based diet focuses on eating vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, legumes, and whole grains. Meat and dairy are removed or consumed at a minimum. Research indicates that eating plant-based foods will stabilize body weight, blood sugar levels, and maintain healthy cholesterol levels. In addition, eating less meat and dairy results in balanced mood swings, reduced stress and anxiety levels, and improved pain-free daily activities. People eating less meat also reported sleeping better, having more energy, and improved digestion.

Chiropractor Care and Plant-Based Diets

Processed foods offer little to no nutritional value. They are full of sugar, chemicals, and ingredients that are difficult to pronounce and digest. Processed foods, meat, and dairy products are easy to digest when eaten in large amounts. However, they also cause obesity and inflammation. When you are overweight, your joints and immune systems are burdened. Chiropractors take a holistic approach to your overall, so you will eat better and get all the nutritional fuel to feel your best.

Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet

You don't have to remove every food you enjoy from your diet overnight. The Chiropractic Wellness Center team is here to help you design a plan for long-term success. First, add meatless meals to your menu and replace them with beans, tofu, and vegetable burgers. Next, add more vegetables and side dishes, including brown rice and whole-grain pasta. These foods are incredibly delicious but, more importantly, healthier.

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Our team is ready to develop a chiropractic care plan tailored to your needs. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call (425) 641-7470.

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