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Understanding plant-based nutrition is essential for adopting a sustainable and health-conscious diet. Consult your health professional for customized advice, or check out our general tips below to get started.

1. Learn about the benefits

Sticking to a lifestyle is easier if you understand the benefits. Plant-based nutrition supports environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving water, and preserving biodiversity. It also has health benefits, including reduced risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. If you’re not sure whether a plant-based diet is right for you, please consult your health professional.

2. Discover nutrient-rich plant foods

Identify plant-based sources of protein, such as legumes, tofu, tempeh, and quinoa. Explore nutrient-dense vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds that provide essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Familiarize yourself with plant-based substitutes for dairy, meat, and eggs by researching homemade alternatives or exploring your local grocery store.

3. Fill any gaps in your diet

If you’re not getting ample nutrients from your new diet, consider supplementing to fill the gaps. Add plant-based protein powder to increase your protein intake, and supplement vitamins, minerals and fatty acids if they’re lacking in your food choices. Vitamin B12 can be one of the more difficult nutrients to come by in plant-based foods, so be sure to consume fortified foods like nutritional yeast or plant-based milk, or supplement if needed.

4. Get inspired by success stories

People previously believed that a diet without animal products would limit strength and endurance. However, a growing number of athletes and fitness enthusiasts thrive on plant-based diets, often crediting nutrition for their performance and recovery. Check out the Game Changers movie to learn more.