Plant-based Nutrition 101

Join No Meat May live with Emma Strutt from @TheLentilIntervention, to learn more about enjoying a varied plant-based diet that ensures all your nutritional needs are met. A great session for people taking on the No Meat May challenge, and others looking to revisit the fundamentals of plant-based nutrition. ----- Going meat-free or vegan but worried about getting all the nutrition you need? How will you get enough protein? Where will you get your iron? What about vitamin B12? These questions are important to consider but the good news is that a well-planned vegetarian or vegan diet can certainly meet your nutritional needs. What’s more, there is an increasing body of evidence showing the health benefits of a plant-based diet, particularly when it comes to reducing chronic disease risk. However, a vegetarian or vegan diet isn’t just about cutting out meat or animal products. It’s important to replace animal protein with a variety of plant foods including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. And there are some nutrients that may need special attention. Our Facebook live will cover all this and more!