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Be sure before sharing FACTSHEET : Plant-Based Diet plant-based products

Plant Based Diet Is it healthier than meat? Are there any groups of people who should be careful?

Center for Sure before sharing, check with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wantanee Kriengsinyot, Chair of the Nutrition and Dietetics Program institute of nutrition Mahidol University

What is a plant-based diet?

The plant-based diet is a plant-based eating style. Contains fruits and vegetables, legumes, seeds and grains, mimicking a meat-like but plant-based diet. to be renovated which may look similar to meat

Is a plant-based diet healthier than meat?

Comparing plant-based processed meat products to meat We will get a clearly higher amount of dietary fiber. Consumers can choose to eat for health benefits.

Choosing a base plant What should be taken into account?

At present, young people are eating meat that is high in fat. causing the balance in food consumption to decrease especially the lack of dietary fiber For those who do not like eating meat It will cause a lack of protein. Therefore, focus on natural foods such as legumes, grains, etc.

nutritional value Do not add flavors that will increase your sodium intake. Together with eating more natural food in each meal, such as vegetables, it will be able to meet the needs of consumers.

Source: Thai News Agency