Plant-Based Diet: Expert Guides and Resources

What's great about a plant-based diet is that it's not just a diet — it's a lifestyle. As such, it encompasses many different aspects of your life, and it can be hard to remember everything you want to remember. This Cheat Sheet is here to help you implement your plant-based diet and to be your pocket-sized cheerleader.

A plant-based diet is not only good for your health, the animals, and the environment, but also is versatile and delicious! If you’re new to this way of eating, it can be hard to remember everything you want to remember. This Cheat Sheet helps you implement your plant-based diet and acts as your pocket-size cheerleader.

The plant world contains a natural army of foods that are ready to fight — infections, that is! Getting a steady supply of the following foods helps you build up immunity so that, when that cold comes for you, you may be able to block it entirely — or, at the very least, not let it affect you as much.In addition to eating these ten foods regularly, you can use them to make home remedies at the first sign of a cold or flu!

Don’t be fooled — some non-plant-based foods present themselves as plant-based. Look closely at labels on these innocent-looking foods, and you may find ingredients you don’t want in your body. Some of the foods you think are safe actually aren’t.BreadThis supermarket aisle is usually a disappointment for plant-based eaters.

Did you know that any good commercial beauty product likely contains extracts of plant-based whole foods? If you look at the ingredients closely, you’ll see them — maybe hidden between all the other (toxic) chemicals that are put into most skin products. Why not go right to the source and put these foods directly on your skin, without the fillers and additives?

You have plenty of friendly plant-based options from which to choose for your snacks. If you are concerned about the amount of protein in your diet, or you're wanting to boost your protein intake, try the following snack options. Super Brazil and Goldenberry Trail Mix Preparation time: 5 minutes Yield: 2 servings 1 cup brazil nuts, chopped 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1/2 cup goldenberries 1/4 cup goji berries 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds pinch of sea salt (optional) Place all the ingredients in a large glass jar or container and shake!

Making sure you have the right ingredients in your kitchen when starting (and maintaining) a plant-based lifestyle is essential to making delicious food at home and sticking to your plant-based goals. Always keep these must-haves stocked: Vegetables: Choose a wide variety of colorful veggies on a regular basis, along with leafy greens like kale and collards.

When planning your day of plant-based eating out, you ideally want to think about how you can choose a balance of meals that offer your body enough variety to keep you satisfied and full. These options can help you organize your day: Breakfast: Berry smoothie with plant-based protein powder; whole-grain toast