A healthy diet protects you against diseases. The key is to eat a variety of fresh and colourful foods, consuming less saturated and industrially-products.
A diversified, plant-based diet is essential for good health and nutrition.
Don’t know where to start?
Here are the basic nutrients provided by the 4 food groups for a healthy plant based diet:
Protein
Tofu, tempeh, edamame, lentils, chickpeas, peanuts, almonds, spirulina and quinoa are among the richest sources of protein.
Good Fat and Oil
Seeds (pumpkin, flax, sunflower and chia seeds) and Nuts (pecan, cashew, walnuts, Almonds, and pistachios).
Oils (likes coconut, olive, jojoba, almond and sunflower seed)
Avocados, is an healthy, high-fibre, fitness-friendly fruit. 🥑
Grains, beans and Cereals
There are a number of different types of grains including wheat, oats, rice, corn (maize), and rye.
The most common types of beans; Fayot, Kidney, black, red beans to name a few.
Fruits and Vegetables
Leaf vegetables include brussels sprouts, cabbage, celery, lettuce, rhubarb, and spinach.
The bulb vegetables are garlic, leeks, and onions.
The head of vegetables include artichokes, broccoli, and cauliflower.🥦
Simple fruits include apples, pears, plums, tomatoes, peaches and banana. 🍍🍌🍎
Aggregate fruits include raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. 🍓
Multiple fruits include pineapples, figs, breadfruit, and mulberries.
For a balance diet, Mix it all up!!!
If you need some ideas, check my instagram page for simple recipes 🍜
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