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The Right Way to Do Plant-Based
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There is a right way to do plant-based diets that promote health and a wrong way that just involves eating processed plant-based foods. Consuming large portions of these foods, even when plant-based, can negatively impact both overall health and body composition.
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Studies have shown that access to ultra processed foods can cause individuals to spontaneously increase their calorie intake by 500 calories a day.
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Summary
Studies have shown that access to ultra processed foods can cause individuals to spontaneously increase their calorie intake by 500 calories a day. While it's important to understand why, focusing on minimally processed foods is crucial for a healthier diet.
ChapterThe Right Way to Do Plant-Based
EpisodeDr. Layne Norton: The Science of Eating for Health, Fat Loss & Lean Muscle
PodcastHuberman Lab
The push towards plant-based diets has some food marketers promoting unhealthy, processed options as “healthy” simply because they are plant-based.
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Summary
The push towards plant-based diets has some food marketers promoting unhealthy, processed options as “healthy” simply because they are plant-based. It is important to do plant-based eating right and avoid marketed processed options for overall health benefits.