Important dietary considerations when following a plant-based diet

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Important dietary considerations when following a plant-based diet

Leigh O'Brien

Leigh O'Brien

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People may choose to follow a plant-based diet for ethical, health or environmental reasons [Image: Jennifer Schmidt on Unsplash]

Dietitian Leigh O’Brien explains how, with proper planning and awareness of nutritional considerations, individuals can thrive on a plant-based diet while enjoying the associated health benefits

Key points, There is no current definition for what a plant-based diet means; it can vary from avoiding all animal products to aiming to have more plant foods in , Pract Green w Pale Yellow