Increasing your intake of plant-based foods can offer numerous health and weight loss benefits. At North View Medical Clinic in Mead, Washington, board-certified family practice physician John Torquato, MD, and his team offer plant-based nutrition plans to decrease your risk of chronic diseases or help you lose weight. Call the office to learn more or book an appointment online today.

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What is plant-based nutrition?

Plant-based nutrition focuses on eating primarily plant-based foods, or foods sourced from plants. Some plant-based diets consist of only plant-based foods (vegan diets), while others include mainly plant-based foods plus eggs, dairy foods, chicken, or fish.

Which foods are plant-based?

Examples of plant-based foods to include in your daily meal plans are as follows:

  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Nuts and seeds
  • Natural nut butters
  • Whole grains
  • Potatoes
  • Beans
  • Peas
  • Lentils
  • Other legumes
  • Avocados
  • Olive oil
  • Other plant oils

Plant-based diets can help you lose weight. They also lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other chronic conditions.

What are the benefits of plant-based nutrition?

Choosing plant-based diets, or meal plans containing primarily plant-based foods, can offer a variety of health and wellness benefits. Examples include weight loss, a lower risk of chronic disease, more energy, fewer nutrient deficiencies, a better quality of life, and a longer life expectancy.

Is plant-based nutrition right for me?

Everyone can benefit from eating more plant-based foods, which are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber – plus healthy fats, carbohydrates, or protein. If you’re overweight and have diabetes, heart disease, or another chronic disease, increasing your intake of plant-based foods is beneficial.

However, you must carefully plan menus when following entirely plant-based diets to avoid nutritional deficiencies and side effects associated with them. Dr. Torquato may suggest taking multivitamins or other dietary supplements to optimize your health.

How can I incorporate plant-based foods into menus?

During appointments at North View Medical Clinic, or with Dr. Torquato virtually via telemedicine, your provider reviews your medical history and symptoms (if you have any). Dr. Torquato completes a physical exam and might recommend you undergo blood tests to detect or rule out specific medical problems.

North View Medical Clinic offers a medical weight-loss program that incorporates plant-based nutrition into daily menus. They develop personalized diet and exercise plans based on your unique needs, lifestyle, and preferences.

Follow-up appointments with Dr. Torquato allow him to periodically monitor your weight, vital signs, and overall health. He’s always available to answer questions you have during your journey toward better health and wellness.

To learn more about plant-based nutrition and incorporate it into your everyday life, call North View Medical Clinic or book an appointment online today.